Hopefully an interesting one this...
Maker and type please and for a bonus the nickname
John L
Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
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Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
Been back and forth to this one several times, thinking that i had it, but no joy! 
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: 164
I've narrowed it down to an ........ aircraft!
Might go even further and stick my neck out and say, American.
Kitty
Might go even further and stick my neck out and say, American.
Kitty
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" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
Looks like a early Fortress, say ....... prototype 299............... which matches the glass nosing shape, the side front window and the radar mount on top.
John
John
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
Getting closer John 
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
well John, I'm a bit lost as to where to go now? As shown below, your challenge photo and my reply ......... the 299.
Could it be the Boeing VB-17G Flying Fortress.
John
Could it be the Boeing VB-17G Flying Fortress.
John
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
Sorry John, but no.....
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
I have a right mind to take my bat and go home ..............oh, ........... I am home, ok ............. I'll play some more but no curve balls!Stirling Project wrote:Sorry John, but no.....
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
No curve balls, you are on the right track and era with your first answer........
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge No: 164
Just seen three photos of the Boeing 294 XB-15 ................ that is my final selection???????
John
John
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" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"