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Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 11:11

Nope! It was built and flew!

Correction - it was built but I haven't seen evidence that it flew, only taxiied!

skytrain10 20th Jun 2012 11:37

Mmm, well the shape is right - would this be the Thorp T-17 that was developed in to the Wing Derringer?

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 11:50

Not that, Ken! :E

Edit: I see the resemblance though!

skytrain10 20th Jun 2012 12:09

Oh well it was worth a try....there is something familiar about the shape and window layout. A 1960's design...?

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 12:14

I'll be honest and say that I don't know. It is certainly 20th century! :) Information about it seems very sparse!

RR

skytrain10 20th Jun 2012 12:15

Ok.....let's try another tact...European design?

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 12:20

nope! sorry.

Edit:

Not American
Not European
Not African

skytrain10 20th Jun 2012 12:34

That limit's it a little, so from Asia or perhaps Australia?

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 12:38

Not from there either, mate!!!!

Edit: let's say it is from before 1991!

RR

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 12:45

out for lunch in a moment so that's an hour or so for you to find it!! :) I'm certain you will now although I can only find one refernce to it on the internet!

SincoTC 20th Jun 2012 14:49

Just looking in at coffee break so can't stop!

I take it that "not American" rules out from the entire continent, North and South?

Might as well rule it out, but I don't think New Zealand has been mentioned :)

Oh well, back to work :(

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 14:54

Hi Trevor,

Not america at all, mate. Not a kiwi either!

There was a clue earlier - four posts ago (#9489)!

RR

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 15:44

I was going to post another clue but as I'm all alone I won't!!! :(

Lightning Mate 20th Jun 2012 15:50

You're not alone - I've just got home after being in a building with no internet for much of the day.

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 15:56

ah ... there is life!!!!

Lightning Mate 20th Jun 2012 16:02


....although I can only find one refernce to it on the internet!
Does that include the line drawing?


Not European
Does that preclude Scandinavia and Russia in your book?

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 16:05

yes and ..... I don't regard Scandinavia or Russia as Europe :)

Lightning Mate 20th Jun 2012 16:07

So it's one of them? (bearing in mind that "Scandinavia" comprises more than one country).........

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 16:08

Yes - see my clue above at #9489

Ridge Runner 20th Jun 2012 16:12

Unfortunately I have to go in 20 minutes - still not internet at the new place! :(

Usual rules apply!

RR


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