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Noyade 27th Feb 2024 19:45

I read years ago in Francillion's book on the Vietnam air war the French flew Oscars and a Rufe and acquired a few other Japanese aircraft. Looks too small for Topsy - but wiki says they did use Hickory.

Self loading bear 27th Feb 2024 21:45

Noyade did it again!
Hickory in French service

Zaxis 27th Feb 2024 21:51

Just how obscure am I going to have to go ??? Asturias was getting there but Noyade has it.
Yes, French operated Tachikawa Ki54 Hickory in post war Vietnam.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....302354d714.png

India Four Two 28th Feb 2024 00:05

Slb,

Thanks for that fascinating article. I had no idea that the French operated Japanese aircraft in Vietnam.

Noyade 28th Feb 2024 07:43

Yes, great site SLB.
Thanks Zaxis - Open House.

meleagertoo 1st Mar 2024 11:57

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....d8f590bcb9.png

Zaxis 1st Mar 2024 16:14

Siamese Air Force Boripatra Bomber type 2 ??

meleagertoo 1st Mar 2024 23:02

FFS!
Where do these people come from?

OK buddy, you got it!

Bang on the nail - mutter mutter brain the size of a planet mutter snffff....


Asturias56 2nd Mar 2024 07:50

yes - I.m always astonished by both the challenges and the speed of Id on here

Zaxis 2nd Mar 2024 10:23

It's not really a case of big brain, more detective work. The mystery plane was obviously preserved, the trees and people sitting outside sort of said SE Asia or tropics, the roundel under the wing was Thai Air Force or similar. Google Venezuelan and Thai airplane museums and troll through loads of images to find one that looks similar. Then try to work out which of the various names and designations associated with those images is the correct one. Choose the wrong one, post reply then decide that was not quite right, choose again and edit the post hoping it's correct this time. Having spare time helps a lot and the ambition to beat Noyade helped also. So can anyone beat Noyade on this one ........?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....2744fcc030.png

Noyade 2nd Mar 2024 11:04

Miss Jane says the outer wing sections are hinged. Not sure why.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....f3e5870db1.jpg

Zaxis 3rd Mar 2024 22:07

So Noyade has it again! Yugoslavian Ikarus S145M Zolja (Wasp) 1954 vintage. It confused me as to why the wings folded so that's why I chose it.
Noyade has control.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....9f935ecf4b.png

Noyade 4th Mar 2024 06:09

Cheers Zaxis. Looks like the fold helps with engine maintenance?

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6d2cee0247.jpg


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Zaxis 5th Mar 2024 08:36

American? 1950s?

chevvron 5th Mar 2024 09:32

Looks lke a Tipsy Nipper.

Zaxis 5th Mar 2024 16:03

It has the size of an American pylon racer but a tricycle un-faired drag worthy under carriage which argues against it being so. University research project?

Noyade 5th Mar 2024 19:41


Originally Posted by Zaxis (Post 11609564)
University research project?

Father and son team. They built a handful of different aircraft - this is the late 80's.
This machine was designed for unlimited aerobatic competition and airshow work. Plan was to eventually install 350hp engine. These photos show 200hp.
Somewhat like Grumman - their aircraft names have "CAT" in them.
Stands for Custom Aircraft by Tomalsesky.

:)


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6bf804a26c.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4444b66469.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....a337da50db.jpg


Noyade 6th Mar 2024 20:36


Originally Posted by Noyade (Post 11609666)
Tomalsesky.

In 1988 it was known as the AcroCat.
Open House.

:ok:


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....be4a960e4f.jpg

Self loading bear 6th Mar 2024 21:32

This is the first time I have not been able to checkout the challenge after it was named.
”Tomalsesky Acrocat Aircraft” = zero hits!

Zaxis 6th Mar 2024 21:40

Me too!
That extra s in the middle threw things off a bit.

Noyade 7th Mar 2024 00:15


Originally Posted by Zaxis (Post 11610364)
Me too!
That extra s in the middle threw things off a bit.

Sorry. Dyslexia maybe. :ouch:


India Four Two 7th Mar 2024 00:29

What's this?

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6bfdde47c.jpeg

kenparry 7th Mar 2024 09:02

It has the style of F G Miles?

Noyade 7th Mar 2024 11:39

That would be the monoplane half of the Hillson Bi-Mono.
Open House should it be.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillson_Bi-mono

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....d32211e942.jpg


India Four Two 8th Mar 2024 01:39

Noyade wins again!

I stumbled on the Hillson Bi-mono the other day. Used to develop the Hillson Slip-wing Hurricane:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....7a50de57aa.jpg

Noyade has declared Open House.

Zaxis 10th Mar 2024 17:58

To keep things ticking over ....
What is this?
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....580dbcef56.png

Asturias56 11th Mar 2024 09:04

a helicoptery thing?

Ombinda 11th Mar 2024 10:23

An early Gyroplane? French perhaps?

Glevum 11th Mar 2024 13:34

Cierva W5 / Wier W5?

Zaxis 11th Mar 2024 19:31

Glevum has it. A good spot! You have control.

Weir / Cieva W5, the first British (Scottish) true helicopter, 1938.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....2f124d74a3.png

Similarity to Focke-Wulf 69 is no coincidence as the Germans licensed Cieva technology for their effort.

Glevum 11th Mar 2024 20:35

Thank you,

I am going to have to declare open house as I am travelling.

sycamore 11th Mar 2024 21:03

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....13933668d0.jpg
Try this...

Ombinda 12th Mar 2024 10:32

Probably wrong but here goes.

Grumman Ag-Cat?

Zaxis 12th Mar 2024 11:18

PZL-106 Kruk?
(with cowling off)

sycamore 12th Mar 2024 12:45

Om,and Zax,no and no...
but it is `For Sale`,if you know where to look...

Noyade 12th Mar 2024 12:59

PZL M-18 Dromader?

sycamore 12th Mar 2024 13:26

Getting closer...
`til 2100hrs..

Zaxis 12th Mar 2024 14:09

PZL M21 Dromander Mini?

Ombinda 12th Mar 2024 14:24

I believe you have it!

sycamore 12th Mar 2024 19:58

OK ,Zaxis..Brakes- on .
Mixture-rich
Pre-oil (60 secs)
MOTOR OVER 6 BLADES
pre-oil(30 secs)
Prime fuel 3 shots
Throttle 1 inch open
Turn over 9 BLADES, Mags ON,Booster coil.. ON (Do NOT pump the throttle..!)
By 2100 hrs,I reckon you might have got it going...eventually...NOW LISTEN TO ALL THAT `MUSIC`....in `imc`..!!

Perhaps I should have prefaced by saying you should start with a prayer,or incantations of your faith...No shouting,cursing or banging of fists,
RADIALS MUST BE `SEDUCED`,so play nicely....


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