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Self loading bear 25th Aug 2023 16:16

Yes Canada

I cannot specify the engine.
But I think it will not take long now.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6324d58d2.jpeg

Asturias56 25th Aug 2023 21:09

"I cannot specify the engine."

But its a glider ... no?

thnarg 25th Aug 2023 22:08

It’s a glider, yes. Look for NRC near Edmonton…

Self loading bear 25th Aug 2023 22:47


Originally Posted by thnarg (Post 11491636)
It’s a glider, yes. Look for NRC near Edmonton…

Thnarg has it with NRC.


thnarg 26th Aug 2023 07:35

Sorry bear, I was just trying to help A56 with his research but obviously too much information! That 2300nm tow across to Ontario must have been interesting, presumably releasing the glider when stopping to fuel the (DC3?) tug then hooking up again?

Out and about for the weekend so open house…

Asturias56 26th Aug 2023 08:37

yes there was no sign of an engine in either of the two pictures Bear posted so I guessed it was some sort of glider.... all news to me tho'..................

India Four Two 30th Aug 2023 07:14

Here's one I had never heard of until I stumbled on it today:


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....e6c59185b0.jpg

Asturias56 30th Aug 2023 07:39

now that is ugly - another glider?

chevvron 30th Aug 2023 08:48

Blohm & Voss BV 40.
German fighter/glider with prone pilot and twin 30mm cannon. Only 7 built.
In a dive it could apparently exceed 500mph - yes and it's a glider!!
That's another one which I remember from the days of 'RAF Flying Review' back in the late'50s/early '60s. (I do keep some garbage in my head don't I?)
OH if correct.

India Four Two 31st Aug 2023 02:52

While we are waiting:


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6ace8417cf.jpg

chevvron 31st Aug 2023 07:37

The challenge was set on 30/0814 UK local time and it is now over 24 hours later?

India Four Two 31st Aug 2023 18:50

chevvron, that is true, but while I was burning the midnight oil when I posted, I was asleep when the 24 hour deadline passed! I’m at UTC-6. :)

Yes, the BV 40. The shape seems completely at variance with the idea of a 500 mph prone-pilot glider!

chevvron has control. Sorry to have kept you waiting.

chevvron 31st Aug 2023 19:58

According to Wiki, the front armour plating was 20mm thick steel and the armoured glass windscreen was 120mm thick.
Open House!

BEagle 12th Sep 2023 19:27

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....617f2fbd0f.jpg
Here you go!!

chevvron 12th Sep 2023 20:18

Too easy.
Miles M100 'Student'.
OH if correct.

BEagle 12th Sep 2023 21:56


OH if correct.
Assuming it's correct, how about you posting a challenge for once?

chevvron 13th Sep 2023 04:15


Originally Posted by BEagle (Post 11501800)
Assuming it's correct, how about you posting a challenge for once?

I only have glossy photos plus a few colour slides and no scanner.

meleagertoo 13th Sep 2023 13:37


Originally Posted by chevvron (Post 11501903)
I only have glossy photos plus a few colour slides and no scanner.

You've got a phone with a camera, surely?

chevvron 13th Sep 2023 19:36


Originally Posted by meleagertoo (Post 11502203)
You've got a phone with a camera, surely?

I've got a camera; I don't use a phone with one though and I haven't got a clue how to connect the camera to my netbook.

BEagle 13th Sep 2023 21:16

It was indeed a Miles Student.

I propose that any future challenge should only be answered by someone who is prepared to contribute a challenge of their own, unless that's being a bit too demanding?

Here's another:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....e4af6d33ec.jpg


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