Just to spice this one up a bit ................... each member can ONLY have one crack at the answer.
Can't show too many images but here is the first one. Good luck!
John
Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
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Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
OK, here is your next aircraft identification challenge ................. can you name this aircraft type, only.
Just to spice this one up a bit ................... each member can ONLY have one crack at the answer.
Can't show too many images but here is the first one. Good luck!
John
Just to spice this one up a bit ................... each member can ONLY have one crack at the answer.
Can't show too many images but here is the first one. Good luck!
John
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
Spitfire XVIII ??
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
Definately has the look of contra rotating props about it, very similar to this picture.
A pair of Spitfires FR Mk. XVIII of No. 208 Squadron over the Mediterranean.
A pair of Spitfires FR Mk. XVIII of No. 208 Squadron over the Mediterranean.
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
Quote - by AlanW » Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:59 pm -Spitfire XVIII ??
Quote - by highnoon1966 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:42 pm
Definately has the look of contra rotating props about it, very similar to this picture.
A pair of Spitfires FR Mk. XVIII of No. 208 Squadron over the Mediterranean.
Answer Update and further clue to remaining members - This is not a spitfire of any mark.
Quote - by highnoon1966 » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:42 pm
Definately has the look of contra rotating props about it, very similar to this picture.
A pair of Spitfires FR Mk. XVIII of No. 208 Squadron over the Mediterranean.
Answer Update and further clue to remaining members - This is not a spitfire of any mark.
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
John L, I'm not being spiteful, just updating the current position of the challenge.Stirling Project wrote:Spiteful
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
Looks like John got it, Spiteful XV, i had my one shot, (and failed) 
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
Yes Gents, John has got the money on this one. Well done John L.
To me, it is a spitfire with thinner wings being about the only real difference ............ well, I'll stand corrected from a more knowledgeable person. ( wouldn't be hard )
Cheers,
John
To me, it is a spitfire with thinner wings being about the only real difference ............ well, I'll stand corrected from a more knowledgeable person. ( wouldn't be hard )
Cheers,
John
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Re: Aircraft Identification Challenge 180
IIRC a Spiteful/Seafang had a redesigned laminar flow wing which was subsequently used on the Attacker