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evansb 2nd Feb 2013 18:30

Clue time: Those pipes are connected to a P&W R-2800 "Double Wasp"

sycamore 2nd Feb 2013 21:09

Convair 340...?

evansb 2nd Feb 2013 22:44

No, not a Convair 340. It was originally a military type.

Lightning Mate 3rd Feb 2013 12:23

Grumman?..

evansb 3rd Feb 2013 12:43

Yes, from Grumman's "Iron Works".

Lightning Mate 3rd Feb 2013 16:28

Grumman XTB3F1 ?

evansb 3rd Feb 2013 18:29

LM you are very, very close. The mystery aircraft entered serial production, and after naval service some were modified for forest fire suppression.

Lightning Mate 3rd Feb 2013 19:12

Grumman AF Guardian ?

evansb 3rd Feb 2013 21:31

Yes, LM, it is the Grumman AF-2 Guardian. You have control.

Lightning Mate 4th Feb 2013 09:06

It will have to be OH I'm afraid.

evansb 8th Feb 2013 23:28

Identify the aircraft:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r.../WIT130208.jpg

TheiC 9th Feb 2013 02:04

Can it be as easy as: DH Comet 4?

evansb 9th Feb 2013 02:14

Yes, it is a Comet 4C. You have control.

TheiC 9th Feb 2013 02:17

Many thanks, Open House please.

TheiC 10th Feb 2013 17:51

Quiet, isn't it?

Try this:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8590/sg106244hf.jpg

sycamore 10th Feb 2013 19:45

Helicopter...?

TheiC 11th Feb 2013 06:27

Yes, a rotary-winged aircraft.

sycamore 11th Feb 2013 20:17

Must be my `namesake` then..OH if correct..taken at M-W possibly...?

TheiC 11th Feb 2013 20:23

In reply to your previous, I nearly posted 'you have control'!

Yes, a Sycamore, Sycamore.

OPEN HOUSE...

evansb 17th Feb 2013 15:15

I hereby declare this thread as DEAD.


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