Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
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Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
Hi Folks,
Just another quick challenge before Xmas. Aircraft type and variant, thanks.
John
Just another quick challenge before Xmas. Aircraft type and variant, thanks.
John
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
errrr....
Is it a Mosquito with prototype air brake or similar??
Is it a Mosquito with prototype air brake or similar??
Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
John,
I knew this one straight away, as i have this picture in my files, so 100% on what it is, just to confirm that there is an "x" in the 2 o'clock position on the roundel,
I knew this one straight away, as i have this picture in my files, so 100% on what it is, just to confirm that there is an "x" in the 2 o'clock position on the roundel,
There is no paralell in warfare, to such courage and determination in the face of danger, over so long a period. Such devotion, should never be forgotten.
Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
I think Alan, Max and I will soon be banned from taking part!?
Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
Why??? It is nice to see the young ones enjoying themselves, with Grandpapa! Who presumably did not know this one. But you are right Alex - and here is some of the technical stuff...gate1 wrote:I think Alan, Max and I will soon be banned from taking part!?
http://aerade.cranfield.ac.uk/ara/arc/rm/2614.pdf
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
You're absolutely right old chap, other than agreeing that it's some type of experimental air braking system, I've no idea what the actual test bed is, though going by the snippet of a mainwheel that we can see and the panel on the fuselage, I'd hazard a Spit (again)! What would your suggestion be then Pikey?
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
Max,
Not a Spit, see where the wing root is positioned on the fuselage.
Not a Spit, see where the wing root is positioned on the fuselage.
There is no paralell in warfare, to such courage and determination in the face of danger, over so long a period. Such devotion, should never be forgotten.
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
Yes, good point Alan, so mid-winged then....Mossie is a possibility then?AlanW wrote:Max,
Not a Spit, see where the wing root is positioned on the fuselage.
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
The roundel suggests early war? I'd say the wing is mid-slung and the fuselage is notably rounded in section. Alex may be on the money with a Mossie but just to be different how about a Blenheim MkI?
Cheers,
Richard
Cheers,
Richard
Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 4
Ermmm ,,, I am not sure what is wrong with you chaps ... it is a Mosquito with a segmented airbrake - good lord some people are fick!! See above - with Alex's post.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafbramptonwytonh ... 12A0C6.pdf
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafbramptonwytonh ... 12A0C6.pdf