nothing to hand so open house

Okay, this won't get too far, but it will keep the thread moving for a little while...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g.../wotzit_19.jpg

Sorry about this part, though. It's into the wee hours here in Oz, so I'm off. Back on deck in 6 or 7 hours.

Glenn

Is it the Douglas X3 Stiletto?

Something says `Navy`,and Grumman single seat twin piston,but before the F7F Tigercat....XF5F-1 perhaps ?? and if it is, carry on..Syc

I don't think it is jet powered. X-3 was my first guess as well until I saw the Mag. switches on the left side of the instrument panel. At least they look like Mag. switches.

Yup, piston powered, primer pump on right side.

Definitely the XF5F-1 Skyrocket as Sycamore said ! just found same photo elsewhere ? Keith.

Please carry on guys...incontinent..errr incompetent at down err uploading !

Well done, Sycamore! The X5F-1 it is.

"Open house," the man said.......

Thanks Glenn, going to post this, which I think is a lovely pic ! Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...pits/cop26.jpg

Aeronca Chief?

C2j

C2j you are too good for me ! yes it is ! look forward to your next post. Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...roncachief.jpg

Please stand by. New challenge coming!

OK! Here we are. Start guessing!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1208912011

C2j

Sikorsky S51 or the licence-built Westland Dragonfly?

Brantly-Hynes B-2 ?

Umm Sikorsky H 5 Dragonfly ???? Keith.

edit..
Sorry SteveF just read your entry, same thing different numbers, its yours if correct ! Keith.

Stevef was the first to correctly identify the Sikorsky S51/H-5/HO3S that is in the Army Aviation Museum at Ft. Rucker, AL.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...g?t=1208952481

C2j

This won't be unidentified for long!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...f_2007/cc2.jpg

Bit of a mystery ship ,but a few thoughts; twin-engined piston,boost gauge at top,possibly rpm gauges mid-left, prop synchroniser top left,other engine stuff right,,a/h lower,so probably not `important`,no visible ASI,unless it is the `tape` at left,radio callsign in middle,and what looks like a `dymo tape` note` u/c inoperative` next to the cowl flap handles down the centre....
could it be the CH-Vt V173/XF5U Pancake ?

This aircraft was not from the USA, Sycamore. Prototype first flew in 1940. Two engines as you say. Two crew.

Was it a `War `trophy from Germany or Japan ?