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Title: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 08:31:58 AM
"Rules" of the Quest:

Hi folks,

Try it: What type of aircraft is this? (Click for full size image)

(http://s7.postimg.cc/dkkl25wmz/IMG_1803.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/jxop6gm0l/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 01, 2015, 08:43:35 AM
Yak-11 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 08:53:35 AM
Despite a few odd modifications, doesn't the Yak-11 have a 2-blade prop?
No, that's no moose.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 01, 2015, 09:01:06 AM
Yak-9R?
I dunno.  :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 01, 2015, 09:47:10 AM
OH GOD YES!! It COULD be a LA-7 OR 5!! How'd I forget that one?? ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 01, 2015, 10:06:43 AM
Yakovlev YAK-3U

Hersteller: OKB Yakovlev - Besatzung: 2 Pilot - Triebwerk: Schwezow ASch-21 - Art: 7-Zylinder-Sternmotor - Leistung: 700 PS Startleistung bei 2300 U/min - Geschwindigkeit: 380 Km/h max. - Landegeschwindigkeit: 127 Km/h - Steigleistung: 9 m/sec. - Gipfelhöhe: 7.980 m - Reichweite: 800 bis 1.000 Km je nach Beladung - Aktionsradius: 500 Km - Startstrecke: 395 m - Landestrecke: 500 m - Spannweite: 9,40 m - Länge: 8,50 m - Höhe: 3,28 m - Tragfläche: 15,40 m² - Leermasse: 1.960 Kg - Startmasse: 2.440 Kg - Kraftstoff: 230 Kg - Bewaffnung: 1 MG UBS (12,7 mm), 250 Kg Bomben
   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 10:43:27 AM
Hersteller: OKB Yakovlev - Besatzung: 2 Pilot - Triebwerk: Schwezow ASch-21 - Art: 7-Zylinder-Sternmotor - Leistung: 700 PS Startleistung bei 2300 U/min - Geschwindigkeit: 380 Km/h max. - Landegeschwindigkeit: 127 Km/h - Steigleistung: 9 m/sec. - Gipfelhöhe: 7.980 m - Reichweite: 800 bis 1.000 Km je nach Beladung - Aktionsradius: 500 Km - Startstrecke: 395 m - Landestrecke: 500 m - Spannweite: 9,40 m - Länge: 8,50 m - Höhe: 3,28 m - Tragfläche: 15,40 m² - Leermasse: 1.960 Kg - Startmasse: 2.440 Kg - Kraftstoff: 230 Kg - Bewaffnung: 1 MG UBS (12,7 mm), 250 Kg Bomben
That's the Yak-3UTI and that's wrong.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 01, 2015, 11:32:36 AM
Quote
That's the Yak-3UTI and that's wrong.
:D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 11:50:17 AM
Quote
That's the Yak-3UTI and that's wrong.
:D :D :D :D
Nothing to laugh about, no kidding, it's not the Yak-3UTI.

Yak-9R?
No.

LA-7 OR 5!!
What now? 7 or 5?
Otherwise your bet could as well be "it's a russian aircraft" :D

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: nyali on September 01, 2015, 12:04:23 PM
LA-5 i think
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 01, 2015, 12:08:15 PM
Yak-3UA Replica with a P&W R-1830 Radial, hence the Hamilton Standard prop, you don't see those often on original soviet warplanes :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 01, 2015, 12:12:59 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Jak-3U.jpg?download)

You beat me to it FMJ  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 12:20:28 PM
Yak-3UA Replica with a P&W R-1830 Radial, hence the Hamilton Standard prop, you don't see those often on original soviet warplanes :P
Absolutely right and thanks for the picture.
It's called "Yak-3UPW" and indeed is a Yak-3U repowered by an R-1830 radial engine.

Well done.

Next quest, what's this? (Precise answer please, click to enlarge):

(http://s3.postimg.cc/62z5q1t5v/IMG_1793.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/kv0wmlyv5/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 01, 2015, 12:28:46 PM
what we see here is a Turbojet engine, what we are looking at here is the first stage compressor, do note the stator vanes in between the rotor vanes, and also evident by the damage to the rotor blades, it might have suffered from FOD damage in the way of sand, small rocks or dust, OR its and old engine and thats the Alluminium corroding, what make it is however, i do not know, too little to go by
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 01, 2015, 12:41:27 PM
I think even Sherlock would struggle with this one......any chance of another clue??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 01, 2015, 01:13:58 PM
any chance of another clue??
Not yet.
Thom already tried to get close to it, that's a good way.
It is possible to rule out a couple of engine types by taking a close look on this one, that should get you closer.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 01, 2015, 06:32:33 PM
Rolls Royce Spey possibly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 02:09:05 AM
a good shot but i don't think thats it, the intake guide vanes on the Spey are ofset on the central hub:
(http://i.imgur.com/qNeWNtI.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 02:27:50 AM
The Spey is pretty close, albeit not correct.
Actually the engine in question exists in different versions, the more common ones have offset stator vanes on first stage as well. They (the offset vanes) had been developed during the lifetime of the engine in question and became a registered patent of the manufacturer.

I must admit that the quest is hard.
If there's no one guessing the right type, I'll give another hint later today.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 03:38:13 AM
i'm starting to suspect an RR Avon actually
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 03:54:21 AM
RR Olympus?
No, take a closer look at Olympus LP compressors and you will see they differ by dimensions.

i'm starting to suspect an RR Avon actually
No, same thing: Very different first stage actors.

Time for some hint.
Same engine, different part (no larger size available):
(http://s1.postimg.cc/h4y2wtqin/IMG_1795_part.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 02, 2015, 04:21:07 AM
Rolls Royce Conway??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 04:49:01 AM
aye, we have a winner!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Rolls_Royce_Conway_Mk_508_used_in_Boeing_707-420_at_Flugausstellung_Hermeskeil.JPG)

this is the very same engine
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 04:52:02 AM
Bingo! Well done Ont_R!

Here is another, more prominent view of the same stunning early jet engine (click for full size):

(http://s14.postimg.cc/kqzgnjcld/IMG_1797.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/6zdtwo3uj/full/)

Time for the next quest, this time it shall be a little easier.
Guess the plane (click for full size):

(http://s1.postimg.cc/5egxntn5r/IMG_1773.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/tra177fb9/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 04:56:57 AM
that engine is a P&W J75 isn't it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 05:00:15 AM
Nope, it's still the same Conway from behind, mounted on a Lufthansa 707-430, S/N 17720.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 06:06:38 AM
I see. That was too easy.
A little bit harder. Guess this one:
(http://s10.postimg.cc/n961k0ua1/vlcsnap_2015_09_02_14h05m19s95.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
that must be a gas-turbine engine, evident by the centrifugal compressor, i think the 3-pronged inlet guide vane is also a characteristic feature of this engine, but again, this one is a mystery to me
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2015, 11:02:42 PM
this one is a mystery to me
That gives me a few more hours to find the next quest image.
Nevertheless, this one is famous :D

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:10:24 PM
I would think that from the internal shape it is either British or German designed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:14:07 PM
I want to say that it's British, but I have a sneaking suspicion it's not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:25:17 PM
Mike, could it be a Heinkle HeS 8?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:27:52 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/03/Ohain_USAF_He_S-8A_page68.jpg/300px-Ohain_USAF_He_S-8A_page68.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 02, 2015, 11:41:50 PM
close but no cigar, i think its a HeS 3B turbojet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:43:51 PM
No, the HeS 3B has the wrong intake as well as the first stage portion of the compressor
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 02, 2015, 11:47:37 PM
I'm pretty sure the forward inner duct is also a bit bigger and the first set of blades is not the consistent number. (I.e. 14)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 03, 2015, 01:05:49 AM
i think its a HeS 3B turbojet
The cigar goes to Thom, congratulations!

Next quest. Guess the aircraft (click for full size):

(http://s2.postimg.cc/8d19lq395/IMG_0705.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/4sxmuvt3v/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 03, 2015, 01:18:52 AM
Hawker Hunter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 03, 2015, 01:25:47 AM
I see, you know your business ;)
Well done Ont_R, it's indeed the Hawker Hunter T.8C "N-321" (click for full size):
(http://s4.postimg.cc/xc492edi5/IMG_0699.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/wzf0rdktf/full/)

Next quest, click for full size as always:

(http://s10.postimg.cc/5xs8zus8p/IMG_0722.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 03, 2015, 01:34:54 AM
Thanks Mike. ;D

I actually came across a lot of pics of the Hawker Hunter. When I was looking up reference pics for the Hawker Sea hawk.

 That is a nice pic of the Hunter by the way and I'm stumped as to what your next challenge could be. ;)   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on September 03, 2015, 01:45:46 AM
Dornier Do 24 ?

... restored and re-engined...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Dornier_Do_24_ATT_vl_2.jpg)




......... and in the background of the Hunter pic .....  :-[

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 03, 2015, 01:55:23 AM
Correct, congratulations Glynn!
It's the Iren Dornier Do-24ATT (http://www.do-24.com/index.php?home):
(http://s11.postimg.cc/6b5vlrz4z/IMG_0758.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/dlguolaqz/full/)

Looks like the quests are too easy 8)

Next quest...
(http://s21.postimg.cc/486xuw6fb/IMG_0759.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 04, 2015, 09:20:05 AM
Too hard to find?
Maybe if you see more of it...
The quest still is "guess the aircraft type", click for full size:

(http://s7.postimg.cc/mowkxg4cr/IMG_0759_2.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/r9otbedrr/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 04, 2015, 12:13:11 PM
E-3A or F sentry??


(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7336/8725520677_5d361ac473_k.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 04, 2015, 03:01:31 PM
yes! i knew it was some sort of missile/radar warning equipment
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 04, 2015, 05:23:06 PM
Don't lie Thom. I know for a fact that you were overly convinced it was some sort of heli. We had this same conversation this morning.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 05, 2015, 01:04:49 AM
hope you don't mind... But let them try this one :
I'm glad if others carry on the quest, that's very welcome.
I even know what you depicted there, but in order not to spoil the fun, I'll tell you by PM :D

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 05, 2015, 01:56:45 AM
Hmmmm, if this is a quest, perhaps the question should be 'European or African swallow?!?'  :) :)


(http://i0.wp.com/moviemezzanine.com/wp-content/uploads/troll-bridge.jpg?fit=1050%2C9999)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 04:17:14 AM
Zachtan... your proposal is a Northrop F-5E Tiger, no ?

And I like the idea of a quizz ! You give the right answer ? you ask the next question !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 04:50:21 AM
So... do I do the next proposal, or is my answer considered as wrong ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 05:39:29 AM
Usual rule in most of the quizz I know...

OK. Something older, if you want.

In which plane is this man :


(http://s24.postimg.cc/3pubyuvid/9846_Enigme78.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 05, 2015, 09:41:48 AM
Is it a B-25 Mitchell as viewed from inside?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 10:22:46 AM
No. Wrong plane... and wrong nationality too (this one is to help you...) !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 05, 2015, 11:05:07 AM
Looks a little like one of the half-open german top gunner stations, he-111 or fw-200.
If I would have to guess I'd say Fw-200, since the fuselage isn't as round shaped as it should be on a He-111.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 12:47:03 PM
Not German. So... no He-111 or FW-200 !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on September 05, 2015, 01:04:30 PM
God damn :D if it isn't Amiot 143!!!

(http://www.umt.fme.vutbr.cz/~ruja/modely/podklady/Amiot/Amiot143M/amiot-143m-guns.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 05, 2015, 04:48:24 PM
Not French too so... not Amiot !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 06, 2015, 12:40:41 AM
SM.79 top gunner?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 06, 2015, 03:41:16 AM
Not SM-79, but you come in the right nationality !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 06, 2015, 10:36:56 PM
.... maybe SM 81?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 06, 2015, 11:46:59 PM
Not a SM...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 07, 2015, 03:08:33 AM
.......Ba88  M2 ?  ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2015, 03:54:41 AM
Z.506 top gunner?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 07, 2015, 04:02:24 AM
Not a Breda.

Not a Z.506. But... same company !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 07, 2015, 04:44:20 AM
CANT Z.1007 bis
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 07, 2015, 05:23:43 AM
And... we have a winner ! It is the Alcione !

Your turn, Blaubaer !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 07, 2015, 07:15:11 AM
Here you are. May be not too difficult:

(http://www.team-kehr.de/link_dateien/plane0.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 07, 2015, 07:16:40 AM
Me-109 with a Jumo OR a Me-209
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2015, 07:19:18 AM
Plain to see, that's a Spitfire modified with a few captured german parts, like fuselage, wings, engine, tail section...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 07, 2015, 07:36:43 AM
Descriptions don't count. Tell us the denotation. - No modded Spitfire.

Edit: No Avia.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 07, 2015, 07:42:39 AM
Avia S-99?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2015, 07:47:37 AM
Bf-109H-3
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 07, 2015, 07:57:07 AM
Bf-109H-3
Not too bad, but ...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2015, 08:06:13 AM
Okay, Bf 109H-2.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on September 07, 2015, 08:17:52 AM
Okay, Bf 109H-2.
That's it! The armament made the difference.

Your turn again, Mike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2015, 08:31:43 AM
Okay, something difficult again.
Guess the loadout:
(http://s27.postimg.cc/hi5t5ztar/IMG_0616.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: razor1uk on September 07, 2015, 02:53:55 PM
Thats a big-un, and on a militarised mini/midi-business jet too, size wise I'd say its some sort of anti-material/ground munition, 'Brimstone' ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2015, 12:27:28 AM
No, not quite.
Maybe it's easier to guess the plane type first, at least you've been on a good way there.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 08, 2015, 12:54:32 AM
anti-tank/anti-bunker munitions maybe? or a rocket propelled canoo? :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 08, 2015, 01:20:33 AM
Is it the FR aviation Dassault Falcon??

(http://img1.jetphotos.net:8080/img/1/1/1/0/21641_1043671011.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2015, 01:42:42 AM
anti-tank/anti-bunker munitions maybe? or a rocket propelled canoo? :P
A rocket propelled what? No.

It's not the FR aviation Falcon 20 either, but that's already a good way to fully solving the quest.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fightingirish on September 08, 2015, 02:47:22 AM
I reckon its some sort of threat simulation/countermeasures pod. We used to see the FR Falcon over our way a lot......until they closed the local airbase (Leuchars).

The only other threat simulation aircraft I can think of is the L3 Learjet:

(http://www2.l-3com.com/fi/images/lear_stores_4_level_cropped_sm.jpg)


So possibly an ALQ-170 missile threat simulator??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2015, 02:54:18 AM
Learjet fits, even though it's not from L3.
Now the loadout... ALQ-170 is wrong.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 08, 2015, 03:56:45 AM
Learjet 35 with laser hygrometer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2015, 03:58:27 AM
Learjet 35 is right (to be precise, it's a 35A), laser hygrometer is wrong.
Quest partially solved ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 08, 2015, 04:19:58 AM
RM30A Towable target system with a TDK39A1 air-to-air gunnery target
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2015, 04:36:29 AM
No sorry, neither RM30A (looks completely different) nor TDK39A1 (similar look, but different thing).

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 12, 2015, 09:53:43 AM
*bump*

Since nobody developed an idea for the loadout yet, let's try it with the full plane revealed.
This should make things much easier.
The quest still is: What's hanging there underneath the left wing?
(http://s17.postimg.cc/mpqca44pr/IMG_0616_large.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ktxhnlewh/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 12, 2015, 10:07:16 AM
A big ass rocket...  Jokes aside it looks like a Tiny Tim... Don't hate, I mean it's what I saw on IL-2  :'(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on September 12, 2015, 11:52:50 AM
Rocket powered torpedo?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 12, 2015, 12:04:26 PM
Laser Target Designator with ECM pod for training FAC's Possibly at JAWTEX 2014
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 12, 2015, 12:12:04 PM
No Tiny Tim, no Torpedo, no LTD, no ECM, I'm sorry.
One more hint: Ont_R, your latest guess from September 8 was already aiming in the right direction.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 13, 2015, 12:11:08 AM
Do-SK6  Forward Scattering Spectrometer Probe (FSSP), up- and downward looking radiation sensors, and a LAser Backscatter Sonde (LABS)


(http://s18.postimg.cc/m5o4lycux/airtoss_dosk6_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s18.postimg.cc/hxtcd7bfd/airtoss_proposal.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 13, 2015, 12:20:04 AM
Unguided Rocket, I think.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 12:21:29 AM
Do-SK6
We have a winner.
Congratulations Ont_R, your turn ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 13, 2015, 01:29:05 AM
Thanks Mike  ;D

Alrighty This may be too easy but name the aircraft this belongs to.


(http://s29.postimg.cc/ggxhe6tyf/Untitled_1.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/b5ikth7vn/full/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 01:34:32 AM
Hm... canadian, right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Docholiday on September 13, 2015, 01:49:06 AM
Early Neptun  ??

Cheers
Doc
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 02:01:56 AM
If it's canadian, it could be a Canuck.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 13, 2015, 03:34:17 AM
You are correct Mike. It is in fact the CF-100 Canuck.  ;D


(http://s22.postimg.cc/83u4poab5/12971621473_597a4f80e9_b.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/mn19r33fx/full/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
Okay guys, something easy for the casual quest friend.
Guess the plane type, click for full size:

(http://s17.postimg.cc/j4covqqsf/IMG_0606.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/nr9ddpjmp/full/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 13, 2015, 07:23:32 AM
Ehh.. Something with a Turbo Prop Engine on both wings, I'm not sure what it is but maybe a Embraer 120 Brasilia..?
Something near or along those lines?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 07:26:55 AM
No Embraer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 13, 2015, 08:06:16 AM
Rear Exhaust From the Turboprop Plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 08:07:58 AM
the Turboprop Plane
Ah, asking for the "plane type" was a little misleading. When asking for a "type", I meant something like "F-18" rather than "Jet".

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 13, 2015, 10:48:22 AM
A Canadair 215T/415?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 11:32:44 AM
No, not quite.
Hint: The aircraft in question has been as a "side dish" on an image of this quest thread, not so long ago...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 13, 2015, 12:31:40 PM
haha now I got it.

P-3 Orion/CP-140 Aurora!

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7782/18002777828_2344e11399_b.jpg (https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7782/18002777828_2344e11399_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 02:00:49 PM
And we have a winner :)
Congratulations HotelAlpha.
It's in fact the Lockheed P-3C Orion 60+01 "Friedrichshafen", German Navy MFG 3 "Graf Zeppelin", depicted in the background of my previous quest pic here:
(http://s17.postimg.cc/mpqca44pr/IMG_0616_large.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ktxhnlewh/full/)

Your turn ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 13, 2015, 02:16:45 PM
Thank you Storebror (and good detail too!)


Here is mine, a bit difficult...... no hints for now, let's see what people come up with.  ;D
Here go...
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/1cf32f63-0e35-48d8-a1eb-2b5185190175_zpswg8rob86.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/1cf32f63-0e35-48d8-a1eb-2b5185190175_zpswg8rob86.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2015, 11:06:10 PM
That looks similar to the common british jet intakes inside a wing's leading edge, like they did it in the 50s.
Can't find a matching aircraft though...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 14, 2015, 12:57:13 AM
a DH Comet perhaps?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 14, 2015, 02:39:45 PM
Nope, not a jet..... and it is not British.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 14, 2015, 02:49:30 PM
Convair B-36 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 14, 2015, 02:52:39 PM
Not a Convair.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 15, 2015, 01:16:33 AM
Hm... let me ask you this first:
Are we searching for an aircraft at all?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 12:51:44 PM
Hm... let me ask you this first:
Are we searching for an aircraft at all?

Best regards - Mike

Yep it is definitely an aircraft. The picture is of an american one.... hint....  ;)

The specific aircraft in the photo is in the game, and it fought in WW2 as well.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:10:11 PM
my guess is a P61 Black Widow
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 15, 2015, 01:13:05 PM
radiator intake of a corsair?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 01:15:57 PM
my guess is a P61 Black Widow
Nope, the "mystery plane" has 2 engines but it is not a Black Widow.


radiator intake of a corsair?
Yep it is an intake but for a twin engine prop aircraft

As a matter of fact, the P61 and F4U have the same engine as the mystery plane.

I'll give a hint: The plane in question was a strike aircraft that fought later after WWII in Korea and Vietnam :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:20:52 PM
Douglas A26  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 01:27:15 PM
Douglas A26  :)

I knew the Korea and Vietnam detail was good enough... way to go CirX! Lucky guess!

Here is the original photo, my grandfather (Spanish Air Force radio/navigator) took a photo of one of his friends in front of a (captured?) Invader at (presumably) Torrejón Air Base outside of Madrid, Spain. Obviously the resolution is not great but it can be made out as an invader... Does anybody know what that Invader was doing in Spain? Obviously it came from the USAAF; maybe captured from WWII when it maybe landed on Spanish territory in southern Spain or Morocco?
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/_DSC1576%20copy%202_zpsia9srzud.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/_DSC1576%20copy%202_zpsia9srzud.jpg.html)

Your turn CirX  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:30:57 PM
Wow, great photo and story, thank you for sharing it. I knew it was either the Tigercat, the black widow or the 26, since they are the only ones I know of on the allied side that had leading edge intakes that were shaped and enlarged. The Tigercat ones were too oval, but I was pretty sold on the Widow, although I could not figure out what angle they took the picture from. Your clue about the engines settled it :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:31:53 PM
Oh, I only saw the korea clue now....damn, :D Could have gotten there 3 seconds faster.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 01:36:00 PM
Oh, I only saw the korea clue now....damn, :D Could have gotten there 3 seconds faster.

I intended that clue as a dead giveaway lol!

Apparently (after some investigation), the Invader in the picture may very well be the one in this photo!
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/Douglas%20A26%20B%20en%20Traba%20Galicia%2022-10-44_zpsb9x00xbj.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/Douglas%20A26%20B%20en%20Traba%20Galicia%2022-10-44_zpsb9x00xbj.jpg.html)
"On October 22, 1944, the aircraft Douglas A-26B-15-DT Invader (43-22342), piloted by Eugene L. Casale and John Jr. as the only crew member Hurek, returned to their base in England after a trip to Morocco, when the aircraft began to have problems; around half past eleven (am) the Invader flew and rolled over several times to try to land at Laxe beach but seeing that it was impossible to change course and headed to the Traba´s beach where they landed on it´s belly. Quickly began to reach people and two crew members refused to descend until the authorities had arrived; then they burned all documentation (it is clear that the Americans did not trust the Spanish authorities knew that these documents come to the Germans). Later the aircraft was dismantled, leaving only the structure was then scrapped and taken to Santiago."

But the picture was taken in the mid 1950's.... had 10 years really passed since its accident on the beach? Did it take that long to get it scrapped or was it in the process of dismantling in the photo (missing prop as evidence)? Maybe the photo was taken at Santiago? Who knows.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:36:30 PM
So OK, give me a sec, I have a wicked one for you :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:41:27 PM
here we go:

(http://cerakote.co.za/remoteimages/sas/mysterycirx.jpg)

no clues for now. If there in an expert out there they should get this immediately.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:41:58 PM
Oh yes, to clarify, this is a plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 01:45:21 PM
Ok... hmmm... Looks like a bomber type from the 1930's.... probably two engined. Based on that nose turret and cockpit, maybe a Potez 540?

If not a DB3/Il-4
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 01:53:31 PM
neither :)

Clue 1: (beware, it is misleading!) This type flew for the allies and also the axis, from the beginning of the war until 1944.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 01:56:39 PM
Amiot 143? It is definitely a french aircraft you speak of...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on September 15, 2015, 02:02:59 PM
yes! Amiot 143!

(http://cerakote.co.za/remoteimages/sas/amiot_143.jpeg)

Well done!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 02:12:09 PM
it was simple after narrowing it down to a french bomber with a nose turret that wasn't the 540  :D


Here's my go, it is far easier and this time the pic is of decent quality....

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/1752be42-5512-4224-86a7-f7ea0dc6b7fc_zpsgie39enn.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/1752be42-5512-4224-86a7-f7ea0dc6b7fc_zpsgie39enn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 15, 2015, 02:58:10 PM
Ooooooooooooh... the picture is too small for my poor eyes...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 15, 2015, 04:36:25 PM
A bigger picture of the same plane

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/d405d924-01fb-45d0-8d6a-84b35dbf0802_zpszltgaagi.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/d405d924-01fb-45d0-8d6a-84b35dbf0802_zpszltgaagi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 15, 2015, 09:53:05 PM
I know Something, Its a Avro 679 Manchester

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Avro_Manchester_ExCC.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2015, 12:52:38 AM
Close but no cigar.
Looks very much like an Avro Lincoln to me.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 16, 2015, 03:08:37 AM
Lancaster then, But I got Confused.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 16, 2015, 03:18:11 AM
lancaster without a nose turret, modified to carry the grand slam bomb
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on September 16, 2015, 04:27:15 AM
Whitley?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Knochenlutscher on September 16, 2015, 04:38:50 AM
Short Stirling
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 16, 2015, 04:57:00 AM
Ju-86
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 16, 2015, 05:13:15 AM
Armstrong-Witworth Albermarle ?

British ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 16, 2015, 03:25:41 PM
All so far have been wrong, it is not British but it is a bomber. Also not a Ju 86...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on September 16, 2015, 03:36:44 PM
Piaggio P.108B, probably Serie II with "dolphin nose" (front turrett removed)...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 16, 2015, 03:44:14 PM
Piaggio P.108B, probably Serie II with "dolphin nose" (front turrett removed)...
Very good! It is a P.108B indeed!  8) The photo was taken in Murcia in 1946.

Here is the original photo:
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/avc_00009319%201_zpshumm7xpv.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/avc_00009319%201_zpshumm7xpv.jpg.html)
"The Italian bomber Piaggio P.108B military registration MM22005 of Regia Aeronautica’s 274th Squadriglia BGR (Bombardamento Grande Raggio/Long Range Bombardment) landed on Los Alcazares airfield, Murcia, Spain, on 28 June 1942 during the first night mission against Gibraltar. Slightly damaged during the night landing, the plane was interned. After the repair was transferred at San Javier and tested by the Spanish Air Force. Finished the test, the plane was stored at San Javier until the war’s end when was scrapped. In the photo this P.108B is in San Javier with two Spanish servicemen. In the same attack, carried out by five P.108B took off from Decimomannu, Sardinia, other two P.108B landed in Spain, all for engine troubles and excessive fuel consumption during the return. The aircraft MM22001, crashed while attempting a forced landing on a beach in Valencia and was heavily damaged. The other (MM.22007) landed in Majorca and thanks to the Spanish pro-Axis policy was refueled and cleared to took off from Palma de Majorca for Decimomannu. Victor Sierra"
from: http://www.ww2incolor.com/italian-forces/P108-INTERNED-SPAIN.html (http://www.ww2incolor.com/italian-forces/P108-INTERNED-SPAIN.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2015, 01:04:24 AM
If Spitwulf doesn't want to continue, I take the liberty to do so.
Guess the aircraft:
(http://s15.postimg.cc/ma1fg6zsr/Quest_15_09_20.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 20, 2015, 01:22:40 AM
BAC TSR 2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2015, 01:53:59 AM
Correct, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 20, 2015, 02:16:33 AM
Thanks Mike  ;D

Name this plane  :D

(http://s21.postimg.cc/733t8y4xj/Quest.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/y0xqaopkj/full/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2015, 03:08:06 AM
I name her "Sarah" :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 20, 2015, 03:30:28 AM
Close. "Sarah" is her twin sister. Try again  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: crazyeddie on September 20, 2015, 12:25:30 PM
Eric. ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on September 21, 2015, 04:20:23 PM
If Spitwulf doesn't want to continue, I take the liberty to do so.

Sorry Sorebror  :-[

Ok, it's my turn...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f9e2/utpxxjl9l984urt6g.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 22, 2015, 01:50:42 AM
Macchi MC-200
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2015, 02:28:47 AM
Close, but no cigar :P

Let me try to solve it, and if I see it right, to solve the quest this time it's required to guess both aircraft since we have two quests running in parallel.

First one: Sarah's Twin Sister could be a Buhl CA-6 Air Sedan.
The alleged MC.200 should in fact be a Caproni-Vizzola F.5.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 22, 2015, 03:16:22 AM
Looks like we're down to the one quest now. 8)

 "Sarah's" twin Sister is indeed a  Buhl CA-6 Air Sedan. Nicely done Mike. ;)

Cheers,
Ont_R
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dataman on September 22, 2015, 10:25:50 AM
If Spitwulf doesn't want to continue, I take the liberty to do so.

Sorry Sorebror  :-[

Ok, it's my turn...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f9e2/utpxxjl9l984urt6g.jpg)
Caproni-Vizzola F. 5: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Vizzola_F.5
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on September 22, 2015, 11:14:06 AM
Correct Storebror and Dataman!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 24, 2015, 07:15:48 AM
May I give one?


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 24, 2015, 07:16:57 AM
Try this one out for size?


Only the diehard aviation geeks will know this one by heart.


(http://www.edwards.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/061026-F-1234S-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 24, 2015, 07:25:25 AM
XB-51
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 24, 2015, 07:29:07 AM
CORRECT!!!! But how did you guess correctly so fast?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on September 24, 2015, 07:35:10 AM
I had a model of it when I was a wee lad. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 24, 2015, 09:57:03 AM
One of my favourite cold war aircraft, thanks James for making a quest of it.
This one is absolutely mean!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISo7sIPZzw

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 26, 2015, 12:46:40 AM
Looks like it's time for another quest?
(http://s11.postimg.cc/a9lmoaco3/Quest_15_09_26.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Mr.Craig on September 26, 2015, 01:15:29 AM
The "gutless" F7U Cutlass.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 26, 2015, 12:04:55 PM
Correct, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 03, 2015, 02:00:31 AM
No new quest?
So how about this one, guess the aircraft again:
(http://s14.postimg.cc/hw88ucjyp/Quest_15_10_03.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dakpilot on October 03, 2015, 03:09:17 AM
Could that be a Canadair Northstar?

Cheers Dakpilot
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 03, 2015, 03:12:49 AM
That's right, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dakpilot on October 03, 2015, 03:45:08 AM
This very easy, but limited with time now


(http://s16.postimg.cc/ty5qr0hl1/IMG.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Cheers Dakpilot
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 03, 2015, 05:46:10 AM
am i mistaken or is that the right wing of a gorgeous Douglas DC-4?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dakpilot on October 03, 2015, 06:07:21 AM
Certainly is  ;)

I was checking the oil leak on No.4 engine  8) pic was taken over Somalia, never got a chance to fly a Merlin engine one like in Storebror's nice pic unfortunately

okay, over to you 

Cheers Dakpilot
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 03, 2015, 07:51:36 AM
lets try a a more unorthodox shape ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/WFmOECZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on October 03, 2015, 08:06:50 AM
(http://cdn.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2009/8/18/58306.jpg)

 De haviland Sea vixen vixen

this pic might be better
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/De_Havilland_(later_Hawker_Siddeley)_Sea_Vixen.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 03, 2015, 08:25:44 AM
we have a winner! 8)
your turn mate
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on October 03, 2015, 02:59:59 PM
All right this is a easy one

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Warplane/hs126-cowling.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 03, 2015, 04:49:45 PM
Mmmmmh... makes me think about the Henschel Hs-126...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on October 04, 2015, 04:27:35 AM
yes it is
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 04, 2015, 04:55:53 AM
So I suppose it is my turn...


(http://s9.postimg.cc/bwqqnr3pr/Enigme119.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

What is this plane we are sitting in ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 04, 2015, 05:14:09 AM
F+W C-3603
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 04, 2015, 06:53:49 AM
What is this plane we are sitting in ?
Mirrored :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 04, 2015, 10:46:07 AM
Right, SAS FMJ. Your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 04, 2015, 01:31:29 PM
something a bit harder ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ap0fQUX.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Ap0fQUX)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 04, 2015, 01:49:05 PM
I'll keep my mouth shut since using google is cheating, but I must admit that bird is somewhat... strange.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: glynn007 on October 04, 2015, 04:23:24 PM
something a bit harder.........to see at all!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on February 05, 2016, 01:38:48 AM
it seems i have killed it, shame that

have an easy one to get this fun game started up again  8)

(http://i.imgur.com/bVscu84.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 05, 2016, 01:55:43 AM
So I'll reveal the previous one first:
something a bit harder ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ap0fQUX.jpg) (http://imgur.com/Ap0fQUX)

"D-1" mixed engine (one piston engine, two jet engines) by Alexey Borovkov and Ilya Florentevicha Florova.
(http://s28.postimg.cc/e9dghs7q5/0_15c60e_9a49d40e_orig.jpg)

Good luck to all others with the current quest ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on February 05, 2016, 01:58:25 AM
too easy - X-29, Grumman experimental plane, early 80's 

@ lol at the previous, harder one - you might as well have posted a pic of a single rivet, lol  :D

what's my prize now, again?

oh, i get to do the next puzzle.....

well, i need to wait for confirmation before i do, lol - can't just go ahead and do as i like, after all...  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on February 05, 2016, 02:13:09 AM
told you it was easy , Eugene, your turn mate  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on February 05, 2016, 02:28:15 AM
okay, this one might be easy for some.....

(http://i.imgur.com/U9rSFPp.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on February 05, 2016, 02:30:59 AM
Easy, Avro Shackleton
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on February 05, 2016, 02:41:06 AM
yep, thought it might be too easy for some of our expertens.... :D

(http://i.imgur.com/SJ2hGEJ.jpg)

indeed, this is a pic of the last active Shackleton in service, based at Ysterplaat AFB, Cape Town.
She has since been decommisioned, so this bird is no longer in the air anywhere in the world.   ::(
I hope to one day see her in the IL-2 skies, as she has now officially joined the list of 'forgotten' aircraft.  ;) (no offense to the Franken version, but i strongly feel this one deserves a proper model. call me biased, lol.

FMJ, back to you, mate...  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on February 05, 2016, 02:54:46 AM
a real ugly one

(http://i.imgur.com/LtvrJ3x.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 05, 2016, 03:29:58 AM
Blackburn B-88.

Next one:
(http://s30.postimg.cc/arcqr2i7l/quest2016020501.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2016, 04:22:12 AM
TO-2/TV-2 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 05, 2016, 04:34:16 AM
Congratulations, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2016, 05:43:55 AM
Okay. So :

(http://s18.postimg.cc/9bxrb6e95/Guess.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

What bird is this ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on February 05, 2016, 08:08:19 AM
DC 2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2016, 08:41:38 AM
No. There is a trap...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 05, 2016, 08:51:16 AM
Looks like a captured airplane to me, maybe japanese, and the photo has been reversed... Could be a Tachikawa Ki-54 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2016, 12:26:19 PM
Mmmmmh... I think we have a winner ! You are perfectly right, Gatrasz ! That's it !

Your turn now...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 05, 2016, 01:52:05 PM
This one, as the picture was taken not far away from my birthplace and made me wonder a long time as a kid :
(http://s9.postimg.cc/a1i773tzz/wtf.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2016, 03:56:46 PM
Mmmmmh... looks very much like a Reggiane Re.2000...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 05, 2016, 04:21:25 PM
Not exactly but...you're close !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on February 05, 2016, 07:26:24 PM
Maybe a Re 2002? If that is what you mean by close....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 06, 2016, 04:20:40 AM
Or maybe MÁVAG Héja I...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 06, 2016, 04:57:20 AM
Maybe a Re 2002?
I'd say that's the winner answer (see http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-air-force/RE2002LW.html), your turn HA :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 06, 2016, 06:14:42 AM
Maybe a Re 2002 ?
I'd say that's the winner answer (see http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-air-force/RE2002LW.html), your turn HA :)
That's it ! (Thank you for the link, SAS~Storebror !) More recent pictures can be found of this particular plane, by the way.

(http://s7.postimg.cc/d0770c2uj/re2002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 19, 2016, 03:20:29 AM
Youhou ! HotelAlpha ! We wait for your question !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on February 25, 2016, 03:10:16 PM
Ooops... sorry guys...
Here it is; if you know pre-world war 2 aircraft, you will get it rather quickly...
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/2503e96f-d6a1-4c66-804a-be6525685ac2_zpsklifld1e.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/2503e96f-d6a1-4c66-804a-be6525685ac2_zpsklifld1e.jpg.html)
You are looking at a wing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 26, 2016, 01:38:01 AM
Junkers Ju-52 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 26, 2016, 03:36:22 AM
Why pre-war?
The Ju-86 was in use way into WWII.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: YaoGuai on February 26, 2016, 05:50:22 AM
It IS very Junkers-ish...

My guess is the Ju50
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 26, 2016, 07:08:03 AM
Even maybe an early Ju-87A...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on February 26, 2016, 01:51:09 PM
Yes Mike, it is a Ju 86. Specifically a Hungarian one. Your go!  :)
 (http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a585/hotelalpha200/fortepan_18994_zpsqb082m2b.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hotelalpha200/media/fortepan_18994_zpsqb082m2b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 27, 2016, 12:15:49 PM
Nice picture HA, I love the Ju-86, particularly the later high altitude versions are very fascinating, including their engines.

Okay gents, guess this one...
(http://s17.postimg.cc/ihls3nhan/quest_2016_02_27_07.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 27, 2016, 02:54:25 PM
s.

Okay gents, guess this one...
-- http://s17.postimg.cc/ihls3nhan/quest_2016_02_27_07.jpg

Best regards - Mike

AH! A WW2 German secret weapon!  ;D ... BUT with Soviet Red Stars under the wings!

It is actually the Russian built OKB-1 EF-140 – A Russian built German Junkers EF-131 with 2 RR Nene jet engines
 (flown in 1948) it has forward swept wings. It is also known as the LL-3.

History:
The forward swept wings concept was actually first proposed by the Germans during WWII (around 1936).

A first prototype was created and flown in 1944. The designation was the Junkers JU-287, which was basically
created by scraps from other JU planes.
http://aviationweek.com/blog/junkers-ju287-technology-surprise-1945-style
This Ju-287 design was to be a turbo-jet Bomber. The main reason for the forward-swept wings was to provide extra lift
during low speeds, and provide extra wingtip stability at transonic speeds (Mach 0.8 - 1.2).
An improved second prototype was being created, but the Junkers factory was sacked by the Soviet Union.

After the war, The Soviets continued working on the JU-287 and other German aircraft designs, and ended up creating
 the "OKB-1 EF 140".
This design transformed into a scout design rather than a bomber. After the first prototype was created, it seems
the entire project was canceled.

http://weaponsandwarfare.com/2015/10/25/okb-1-ef-131/

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 28, 2016, 01:39:52 AM
That was fast :)
You're absolutely correct Max, thanks for the background information about that plane.

Your turn ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 28, 2016, 01:13:00 PM

Thanks Storebror.

Ok guys and gals, guess the name of this airplane . . .

(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/OS/OS-1/2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on February 28, 2016, 02:49:39 PM
Handley Page H.P.42
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on February 28, 2016, 02:56:43 PM
Guess it is the "Tarrant Tabor".
Designed at the end of WWI, by W. G. Tarrant Ltd.
Only one was built, but crashed on its first flight...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 28, 2016, 03:42:37 PM
https://youtu.be/Mcnj7M0odwI
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on February 28, 2016, 11:43:00 PM
Thanks guys, But What If Project Aircraft, Hutter Hu 324 Bomber,
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 29, 2016, 01:01:19 AM
Thanks guys, But What If Project Aircraft, Hutter Hu 324 Bomber,
Please stand by gentlemen, our decryption department is working hard on getting the message behind already...
(http://s11.postimg.cc/hwqhkgt4j/bombe.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/b6a0b15yn/full/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on February 29, 2016, 05:09:40 AM
You Better Hurry up Storebror, My Clock is Ticking,
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 29, 2016, 07:35:18 AM
There's several ways to get my attraction, trying to scare me away for sure isn't one of them :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 29, 2016, 07:37:04 AM
Whose turn is it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 29, 2016, 07:50:54 AM
Sorry for the delay guys. I was buying a new PC for my father  :)
The old man deserves a present for his birthday too.
It is a little bit smaller than what Storebror posted an image of. :D AAAAHAHAHAHAHA

You are correct Oscarito  8)
 It is the giant and incredibly terrible Tarrant-Tabor! BRAVO!

(http://palmflying.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tarrant-Tabor.jpg)

Its your turn dude



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on February 29, 2016, 07:51:09 AM

GJE's.

...do I win?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on February 29, 2016, 10:06:56 AM
Times up storebror, you don't know the bomber hu 324

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzyfugu/7357676404/in/photostream/  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzyfugu/7357676404/in/photostream/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on February 29, 2016, 11:53:06 AM
Thanks Max!
Well, let's see then...
What is this "low flying" bird?
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/xxx.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/xxx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on February 29, 2016, 12:00:18 PM
Caproni Ca.335 Maestrale, aka SABCA S.47.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on February 29, 2016, 12:06:40 PM
D'oh!
Not even a minute... :-[
Yes, that's right!
Your turn mate.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on February 29, 2016, 12:51:02 PM
 ;D

Ok, my turn now.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a5fd/19uqqa0e2rnrv5x6g.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 29, 2016, 01:53:22 PM


Caproni Ca.331 Raffica   ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on February 29, 2016, 02:14:46 PM
Caproni Ca.331 Raffica   ?

Yes GJE52, it's a Ca.331!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Caproni_Ca.331_O.A.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 29, 2016, 05:13:18 PM
Ok, this is an easy one......

(http://s21.postimg.cc/e05fobsxz/010316.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 01, 2016, 04:01:43 AM
Fairey Delta I, I suppose...  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 01, 2016, 09:25:39 AM
I'm siding with Spitwulf.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 01, 2016, 11:24:19 AM
Yep Fairy Delta 1 it is ... over to you  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 01, 2016, 01:58:36 PM
It's time for "heavy metal"  ;D

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/Spitwulf84/Il-2%20Screenshoots/4_zpsnctldyss.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 01, 2016, 02:44:47 PM
Mmmmmh... I think it has a common point with the Lancaster : it was a twin-engined plane first, right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 01, 2016, 02:50:22 PM
No Gaston, sorry... This plane was ab initio a four-engine bomber.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 01, 2016, 04:16:15 PM
It is Italiano... PIAGGIO P.50

(http://www.giemmesesto.org/Documentazione/Aerei/fotoaerei/p-50/PiaggioP50II_2.jpg)

http://www.giemmesesto.org/Documentazione/Aerei/PIAGGIO_P-50.html



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 01, 2016, 04:20:19 PM
    Piaggio, P.50-II prototype designated MM371  .. the P50 was the twin engine version IIRC right picture but wrong designation .....  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 01, 2016, 04:23:16 PM

OK, GJE52  ;D You win !

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 01, 2016, 04:26:19 PM
 ... only by splitting hairs though.... I've had my turn Max, you can choose the next one ...  :D :D

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 01, 2016, 04:30:55 PM
    Piaggio, P.50-II prototype designated MM371  .. the P50 was the twin engine version IIRC right picture but wrong designation .....  ;)

Yes a P.50-II.
Actually also the P.50-I was a four engine bomber, but in push-pull configuration (two nacelles and four in-line engines).  ;)

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/bww2/piaggiop50/piaggiop50-5.jpg)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/Spitwulf84/Piaggio_P50_I_zpshar4ujec.jpg)

EDIT: Image added
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 02, 2016, 03:55:44 AM
So... my mistake !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 02, 2016, 06:35:00 AM


Go ahead G , you choose another aircraft next.
I like your style.

Great choice to Spitwulf. Cheers dude. It was interesting to research about this Piaggio *2 thumbs up*


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 02, 2016, 03:27:59 PM
Ok, if you insist .....   ;)

(http://s21.postimg.cc/82wiaffs7/Guess_Me2.jpg)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 02, 2016, 03:48:21 PM

Very small glider... Might be something they built to escape from the fortress prison Colditz.

The "Colditz Cock"  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing014.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

(http://res.cloudinary.com/uktv/image/upload/v1424085217/sfps1rnv2xlptuq7fest.jpg)

Yes, the RAF prisoners built an airplane in secret, inside one of the rooftops, so they could escape
the German guards!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colditz_Cock   :D



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 02, 2016, 03:49:41 PM
LOL .. but sadly no .....  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 03, 2016, 12:55:39 AM
Looks like a Tailorcraft glider trainer, model H?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 03, 2016, 01:56:06 AM
Give that man a cigar ... spot on.   :D :D

Yes, it was a converted Taylorcraft Auster, used to train glider pilots by the UK and US .. and dam ugly to boot ....  :P

Your turn Mike..

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 03, 2016, 03:16:51 AM
Thanks for the cigar 8)
Time for a nicer plane:
(http://s10.postimg.cc/kxd7jqzuh/q05.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 03, 2016, 04:43:57 AM
Gloster Ace?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 03, 2016, 06:57:09 AM

 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 03, 2016, 07:21:07 AM
Gloster Ace?
Your cigar (sorry, it's chewed a little already), your turn :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 03, 2016, 08:51:24 AM
Thanks for the cigar!  ;D

This is easy  ;)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/Spitwulf84/MM_zps5rbb1l9x.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 03, 2016, 09:10:07 AM


I.Ae 27 Pulqui ? Argentina - just post war I think ...

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 03, 2016, 09:17:21 AM

Those four guys put a big pillow inside that airplane nose !  :D
When the engines starts... feathers will be coming out of the rear ! PUFFF!
AAAAAHAAHAHAHAH

Well, the way its painted, it looks like a big pillow.
But yeah, its a Pulpui



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on March 03, 2016, 11:35:20 AM


I.Ae 27 Pulqui ? Argentina - just post war I think ...

G;

Yes a Pulqui GJE52, your turn now (and yes, this plane had a really strange air intake  :) )
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 03, 2016, 02:49:29 PM



(http://s20.postimg.cc/l1ip2m5q5/Guess3.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on March 03, 2016, 07:42:00 PM
salmson 2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 04, 2016, 01:48:37 PM
Yep, a Salmson 2 A2 .. well spotted.  :D

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2016, 01:48:39 AM
This seems to have stalled, let's get it back to life.

What plane is shown here?
(http://s32.postimg.cc/uxwe80ppx/2016_05_22_01.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ea4w5iuy9/full/)

I know it's a tad hard so let me give a hint:
This picture has been taken right before the plane's maiden flight.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on May 22, 2016, 05:49:29 AM
Fieseler Fi-156 "Storch".  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2016, 07:57:38 AM
Close, but no cigar.
Try again ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 22, 2016, 08:45:51 AM
Fi-256 maybe ? I don't know which one of the 6 (or 9) prototypes built...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Mick on May 22, 2016, 09:32:26 AM
... yep, looks like a Fi256 ...  :P

https://cernunninsel.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/fieseler-fi-256-keine-chance-fur-den-super-storch/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2016, 10:19:09 AM
A cigar to Gatrasz!
It's indeed the "Superstorch" and as mentioned before, it's before the maiden flight of that type, it's actually the V-1.

Your turn Gatrasz.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 22, 2016, 12:53:58 PM
Hmm...this one ? Maybe easy...
(http://s32.postimg.cc/ig2me81o5/0000.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 22, 2016, 03:35:28 PM
I am probably wrong, but it looks very similar to the Arsenal VB.10.  :-|

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Mick on May 22, 2016, 03:36:41 PM
... Fieseler Fi-356 ...?  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Mick on May 22, 2016, 03:39:59 PM
I am probably wrong, but it looks very similar to the Arsenal VB.10.  :-|

G;

... it sure is, second prototype VB 10-02 under construction ...  ;)

I hope you're a cigar smoker ...  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 22, 2016, 03:42:19 PM
... Fieseler Fi-356 ...? 
Hahahahaha !  :D
I am probably wrong, but it looks very similar to the Arsenal VB.10.  :-|
You aren't wrong, it is the Arsenal VB.10 ! On most of the other known photos, you can clearly see the name 'Arsenal' on the plane ; on this one we can't, but the (heavy) wing armament and engines are most visible...

Your turn !  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 23, 2016, 05:44:48 PM
Ok,

Here is a fairly easy one to keep the ball rolling....

(http://s20.postimg.cc/u68q70459/00_Test1.jpg)


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 12:50:44 AM
Ah, those fancy jets of my favourite era.
Republic XP-91, easy thing :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 24, 2016, 02:13:41 AM
Quote
Republic XP-91

Yep,   :D

The old "Thunderceptor"

Your turn Mike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 04:06:40 AM
I know it's too easy, but nevertheless:

(http://s33.postimg.cc/e1j3lyven/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 24, 2016, 04:57:22 AM
Easy? What the hell is that..? ;~;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 05:31:03 AM
Looks like an aircraft, doesn't it?
Let me give you a hint: It's the supersonic version of an airplane you know.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 24, 2016, 05:44:32 AM
Supersonic Supersaber..?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on May 24, 2016, 05:52:00 AM
I found the model but in my opinnion this is not an easy one :D

Anyways I won't say unless Mike wantss me to say because I found it by cheating and I don't want to spoil the fun.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 24, 2016, 06:19:25 AM
... I found it by cheating and I don't want to spoil the fun...

Anyone can do that Bizu.. :'(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 24, 2016, 06:34:58 AM
Looks a bit like a mix of F-86 and F-100...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 06:54:08 AM
I don't mind when someone solves the quest with Google's help.
Either way you learn something new and that's the key point of all of this.
If I think I need to put up a quest without google "cheating", I can easily use images that are not available there ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 07:02:15 AM
It looks sort of like a Dassault Mystère, But I cant place it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 24, 2016, 07:08:03 AM
It looks sort of like a Dassault Mystère, But I cant place it.
It's not even a Super-Mystère ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 07:26:04 AM
can we at least get a hint on the nationality? Because this is actually bugging me. I have gone through almost every book of mine and cannot find anything that seem close.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on May 24, 2016, 07:29:08 AM
might as well post again for the first time in quite a while...

gentlemen what you have here before you is a supermarine 545 serial XA181
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 07:32:31 AM
The picture has been taken at 5PM and nobody's around.
Tea time obviously.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 07:33:29 AM
Thom beat me to it.
Yes, it's indeed XA181, the famous Supermarine Type 545 which was intended to be the supersonic Swift.
Your turn Thom!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 07:34:28 AM
just as I was posting the answer Thom decides to steal the show
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on May 24, 2016, 11:08:26 AM
i love weird ugly ducklings :D

(http://i.imgur.com/wbOnEB0.jpg)

what happens when you combine an aircraft with a piece of sewer plumbing?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on May 24, 2016, 11:16:05 AM
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stipa-Caproni
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ivan-le-Rouge on May 24, 2016, 11:17:34 AM
I think it's a Stipa-Caproni.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stipa-Caproni

Edit : damned! one minute too late!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 11:23:53 AM
you know how I feel Ivan
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on May 24, 2016, 11:28:47 AM
willy wins! your turn lad
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on May 24, 2016, 12:01:54 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2zy8z74.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 12:10:03 PM
Dassault Mystere
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on May 24, 2016, 12:12:56 PM
Dassault Mystere

Correct!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2016, 12:17:05 PM
I guess it's my turn then...

Hmmm what should I choose?

How about this:

(http://s33.postimg.cc/me8a9fosf/modify.jpg)

Have fun...

Sincerely,

James

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 24, 2016, 05:55:18 PM
Looking at the odd wings, is it the Tellier T-3 ?

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 24, 2016, 11:04:41 PM
Don't think so, but Tellier was a good hint.

The T.3 would look like this:
(http://s33.postimg.cc/x0jy54yvz/13_Tellier_T3_001.jpg)

It becomes obvious that the wings of the plane in question are wider and the wing floats' position is different.
During these early days of seaplanes and for a rather small manufacturer like Tellier, it becomes a bit hard to give evidence for the precise type of flying boat.
Here I'm gonna resort to rule out a couple of types:
The T.1 was a racing seaplane, it's out of question.
The T.2 more or less looked the same like the T.3, it's been like the prototype of it.
The T.5 was twin engined (in tandem, pull/push config), so it doesn't fit either.
The T.6 used the same wing like the T.3 with a lengthened fuselage, but since the wings don't fit, it isn't the T.6 either.
The T.7 had three engines, no fit again.

What we're left with is the T.4.
Some of the T.4's differences to the T.3 are:

Source: https://books.google.de/books?id=n2KoAwAAQBAJ&lpg=PT325&ots=Oksmm8J2AE&dq=tellier%20t.6&hl=de&pg=PT322#v=onepage&q&f=false

Result for my bet: Tellier T.4

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on May 25, 2016, 12:41:12 AM
I think Mike's got it.......
It's not a T3

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/tellier_zps4z0pgipc.jpg)

Curiously I've found it listed as a T200

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/Tellier_200_zpsffb2zak4.jpg)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 25, 2016, 02:00:37 AM
I think you got that "T.200" notation from this site Alfie:
http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft25746.htm

The notation "200" however would refer to the engine's horsepowers.
On the sitelink given above, you will find James' image as second last in the list, described as
"A Tellier Flying-Boat (350 h.p. Sunbeam-Coatalen "Maori" Engine) about to take off."
This would, according to the book "British and Allied Aircraft Manufacturers of the First World War" (unfortunately the google books link i gave in my previous post only shows one page now for me), match the T.4 again.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on May 25, 2016, 03:37:52 AM
http://flyingmachines.ru/.......  excellent website  :)

Incidentally, wouldn't mind a go in this.......... o_O

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/Maori%202%20-%203._zpssbntboar.jpg)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 25, 2016, 06:48:05 AM
Mike,

You got it! I thought it would be more challenging, but the knowledge of the SAS community is mind boggling.

Your turn.


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 25, 2016, 07:50:36 AM
Okay, here we go.
Not sure if this will be easy... it seems like to me, but I know the solution ;)

(http://s33.postimg.cc/nxjit0uan/quest.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/biwqsp2sb/full/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 25, 2016, 10:38:22 AM
Can we get a country of origin?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 25, 2016, 11:06:09 AM
Seriously, isn't that obvious?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 25, 2016, 11:51:48 AM
Well.. if I had to guess I would put it down to one of Northrop's offerings .. beyond that I am at a loss  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 25, 2016, 12:00:49 PM
Wait a second.....is that a Horton?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 25, 2016, 12:02:57 PM


 ;D

(https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/53240592.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 25, 2016, 12:06:14 PM
No way!

It cant be.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 25, 2016, 12:14:33 PM
Okay I see, it's not as obvious as I thought it would be.
Hint:
The plane is of German origin.
It's not alien technology.
It's not a "what if" fake.
The picture is a real photography of an actually flying German aircraft.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on May 25, 2016, 01:40:09 PM
Horton H0-2 1935
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 26, 2016, 12:58:44 AM
This is so right and so wrong at the same time, but let's allow this to count as "solved" for now.
Wrong parts of the answer are marked red:

Horton H0-2 1935

Let me tell the full story:
The picture shows the Horten Ho 2 (or Ho II) L "Habicht" Serial No. 6, Reg. No. D-10-125 in the year 1944.
The plane was manufactured in 1937 and was originally planned to be a motor glider.
It was flown on many air shows and competitions.
In 1943, when the Horten brothers have been commissioned for development of flying wings for the Luftwaffe, the D-10-125 was used as an experimental aircraft.
In 1944, during the development of the Ho 9 (or H 9 or Ho IX or Ho 229), which was later to become the Gotha Go 229, the D-10-125 was modified with the central leading edge transparencies being reduced to two separate panels on either side of ply skinning and was flown as a "wind-tunnel substitute" for the Ho 9 V-6, with its extended, pointed nose, dummy air-intakes and exhausts, and later twin small fins.
The picture shows a test flight before the fins were attached, it was taken from the book "Jet Planes of the Third Reich, The Secret Projects" Vol. 1 by Manfred Griehl, published by Monogram in 1998.

Your turn cmnderbob.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 26, 2016, 02:51:04 AM
and was flown as a "wind-tunnel substitute" for the Ho 9 V-6, with its extended, pointed nose, dummy air-intakes and exhausts, and later twin small fins.
The picture shows a test flight before the fins were attached
Okay, thank you for the explanation ! I would have bet on the Horten III, one of the early motorized versions during some drag test for jet or classical engines, but I would have been wrong ;) 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2016, 09:31:49 AM
Man, that gave me a wicked headache. Also apologies for misspelling Horton.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on May 26, 2016, 11:46:00 AM
Sorry about the misspellings, I was just so happy to finally get one. Saw a film of it being pulled by a biplane and gliding once, I remember thinking Wow so early.
Cheers, Bob
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 26, 2016, 11:53:37 AM
No problem with the misspelling, it's your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on May 26, 2016, 11:59:03 AM
OK I'll have to post something tonight when I'm off work but I doubt I'll be able to stump you guys, Cheers, Bob
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 26, 2016, 11:59:47 AM
Take all the time you need  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on May 26, 2016, 02:49:40 PM

(http://s33.postimg.cc/3xmutwb0f/Picture3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Ok I Know you guys will devourer this quickly, So here goes.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 26, 2016, 03:12:49 PM
ZEKE!  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on May 26, 2016, 03:29:36 PM
Yes Ghost129er, I thought the P&W might throw you off. It is A6m3 type22 cn3869 owned by Commemorative Air Force based in Camarillo, Calif. I took this picture at Chino Ca. The plane was being overhauled and repainted.   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 26, 2016, 04:19:13 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/YA2oqB1.jpg)
Derp.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 26, 2016, 04:24:15 PM
 .....  HAL Tejas .... ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 26, 2016, 04:33:59 PM
.....  HAL Tejas .... ?

(http://i.imgur.com/aMiaP3J.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 26, 2016, 11:15:08 PM
Haha, that one looks as if someone bought two "snap'n'glue" assembly kits from IKEA, one for a Mirage III and one for a Mirage 2000, and then accidentally threw all parts together and lost the construction plan.
5 Minutes Glynn, holy mackerel 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 27, 2016, 02:27:15 AM
Just timing and pure luck.

I saw a news article on the Indian Defence military/industrial  sector ( well effectively HAL ... (   http://www.hal-india.com/Aircraft%20Division%20Bangalore/M__95    (http://www.hal-india.com/Aircraft%20Division%20Bangalore/M__95) - a company that previously had mostly built aircraft under licence) and the issues surrounding the acceptance of this aircraft ... and suddenly I popped in to see it in this thread ....  o_O

From what I read, this aircraft was a big step in in both design/technology and manufacturing for them .. and I agree it does look a bit like they had photocopied several sets of plans and got them mixed up.   :D :D

I will put up the next pic when I get home tonight.

G;

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on May 27, 2016, 02:31:41 AM
Yes, Mirage III parts, Mirage 2000 parts - and plan for Saab Draaken...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 27, 2016, 04:16:20 PM
Ok ....

(http://s20.postimg.cc/gy9sxfnjx/00_Test2.jpg)





 ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on May 27, 2016, 04:32:10 PM
Northrop and a Green letter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2016, 12:33:46 AM
a Green letter
Priceless :P

Many would say this is a Northrop Gamma 2E or even a 2F, but that's wrong.
This is a Northrop YA-16, based on the YA-13 which in turn was a Gamma 2C, but equipped with a  Pratt & Whitney R-1830-9 engine.
Some sources call this plane "XA-16", but since the photo originates from the National Museum of the USAF website where it's called "YA-16", I prefer that notation.
Image source here: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000571500

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 28, 2016, 03:40:14 AM
You can't argue with that as an answer...  :P. Your turn Mike....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on May 28, 2016, 07:04:02 AM
I ment greek. Damn corrector.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2016, 12:02:24 PM
Something easy, yet strange for the casual airplane identifiers :)

(http://s33.postimg.cc/uivu30kcv/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on May 28, 2016, 01:52:41 PM
This is the Lavochkin La-138
Basically model La-9 equipped with ramjet engines... :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 29, 2016, 12:26:32 AM
Absolutely correct Oscarito, your turn.

To add some more information, the story behind was this:
Developed from the La-7, the La-126 added new laminar-flow wings, a new all metal stressed skin fuselage, new canopy, better armament and many other changes.
The follow-on development of the La-126, the La-130, was the basis for the La-9.
One La-126 was equipped with 2xPVRD-430 subsonic ramjet engines to become the La-126PVRD and one La-130 was equipped with 2xPVRD-450 to become the La-138, both with a boost in top speed of more than 100 km/h being obtained however at the expense of high fuel consumption and severe drag when the engines were not in use.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 29, 2016, 12:22:17 PM

A La-9 equipped with ramjet engines!! WOW!!!
 ;D I never saw this airplane version before.
Very cool  !!!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on May 29, 2016, 04:29:26 PM
OK, here I go...
What plane is this?
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/doh-2.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/doh-2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 30, 2016, 01:08:30 AM
Not quite my era of interest, all I can say is that it somewhat looks like a 20's Dornier design, but it could as well be one of the early all-metal Junkers ones.
No clue...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on May 30, 2016, 08:05:11 AM
Perhaps an Albatross?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 30, 2016, 11:25:20 AM
It looks similar to a early Wright design, is it the Wright WP-1


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/401078596371-0-1/s-l1000.jpg)

Which was I think was based on the Dornier Do H Falke ...  :-| so I guess Mike was on the right track.


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on May 30, 2016, 12:03:24 PM
That's right!
Dornier Do H Falke single seat fighter from 1922 (first flight).
Only five were built.
One of them was converted to a floatplane, renamed "Seefalke", and sent to USA where it was designated Wright WP-1 and evaluated by the Navy.
Your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 30, 2016, 03:30:47 PM
There are a couple clues that should give this away .......  ;)

(http://s20.postimg.cc/jbnlu2tj1/00_Test3.jpg)


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 30, 2016, 07:39:05 PM
It´s a WW2 Beaufighter.
It is sunk about half a mile off the Cape Kouroupas at the Cyclades island Naxos, Greece.
According to divers,  its firing apparatus is still loaded with ammunition.
I love sunken treasures - http://www.greece-is.com/wreck-diving-greece-top-10-wrecks-dive/

Doing some more research on this treasure,
someone discovered it is Listed as Beaufighter TF X LX998 of 603 Squadron which crash landed in 1943.
That is very interesting to know.
- https://plus.google.com/+KasparSzymanski/posts/ie6wrGfoZ8f
I would love to track down an original photo of it when it was still in flying condition, but searching
for the 603 squadron aircraft, not much was found, just other Beaufighters.

 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 31, 2016, 01:56:21 AM
Well done Max ... One final thing, it is reported that both of the crew members were rescued  :D

 .......over to you  :-*

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 31, 2016, 05:00:26 AM

That is correct. The crew survived this amazing crash land into the ocean.
Unfortunately, as much as I tried to search for a photo of the original aircraft, I am unable to find it.
At least we know the serial numbers of it and a cool skin can be painted for our game, if anyone would
like to paint one.

Now,
 I went deep into my aircraft files to dig up this rare bird for you.
 It is very rare and probably the aircraft responsible for people seeing "ufos" in the sky back in the old days  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/JpiuEQ0.jpg)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 31, 2016, 05:06:35 AM
Oh, the Umbrella Plane... Nemuth Parasol, right ?

I saw it in another quizz a few weeks ago...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 31, 2016, 05:15:30 AM


FANTASTIC!  8) You guessed correct, Gaston!
Congrats good buddy!!

Your turn ...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 31, 2016, 05:26:09 AM
No congrats, please... as I told in my post, I saw it in a quizz a few times ago... and it has such an unforgettable look !

OK. Next guess :

(http://s33.postimg.cc/u6dijpgjj/Enigme170.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

What plane is it ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 06:46:27 AM
The airplane is the Gasuden Koken. It was a Japanese long-range research aircraft of the 1930s. It was built by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Industry (also known as Gasuden), to break the world record for longest flight, setting a closed circuit world record of 11,651 km (7,240 mi) in March 1938.

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 31, 2016, 06:50:18 AM
Perfect, James ! You got it !

Your turn now !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 06:58:58 AM
This one is going to be tricky......the aircraft is currently under restoration. I must warn you though, it may cause bouts of uncontrollable frustration.

This is your last chance to turn back!

Click to enlarge:

(http://s33.postimg.cc/4vs7bwcfz/New_Object.jpg)


Good luck!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on May 31, 2016, 07:17:41 AM
Oh I remember you linking this ugly thing here earlier a few months ago.
It's still ugly. Lol.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 07:18:27 AM
No cheating Ricky!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 07:30:33 AM
Come on guys, it's not that hard!

I'll give you a hint if it is that hard.

Only one was built.........there is your hint.

once again, Good Luck!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 31, 2016, 07:33:57 AM
I'm cheating :P

No I'm not :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on May 31, 2016, 07:41:49 AM
No congrats, please... as I told in my post, I saw it in a quizz a few times ago... and it has such an unforgettable look !
I think that Gasuden Koken has a quite unforgettable look too. ;) What a beautiful machine !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 07:43:27 AM
To get back on topic......Yes it does. It's like a Japanese ANT-25. I would love to see one soaring over my head!

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 31, 2016, 08:01:26 AM
James, you know...

(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/7233/27277042812_f36a2f2cf2_o.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2016, 08:47:54 AM
HA HA HA! Very funny Mike

Very funny indeed.

Just don't give it away please.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2016, 06:41:44 AM
I'm afraid that I made it too hard this time!

I'll post this picture to make it easier:

(http://s33.postimg.cc/6ygmp39tb/0633683.jpg)

Once again.....Good luck!


James


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 01, 2016, 06:42:22 AM
Time for me to tell it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2016, 06:44:10 AM
Give it a little more time.

I just put up the new Photo.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 01, 2016, 06:51:52 AM
This sadly only gets number two in my Top 5 ugly aircraft list. :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 01, 2016, 07:04:14 AM


..................   The story behind this "one of a kind" aircraft is very interesting ... but shhhhh...  ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 01, 2016, 07:17:07 AM
I know this one but...urgh...impossible to remember the name  :P (but I love this one already !)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2016, 07:40:17 AM
You'll get it...............................eventually! MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on June 01, 2016, 10:39:22 AM
I wonder how culd this fly :))

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6043/6316939308_f9b1e1a75c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Uufflakke on June 01, 2016, 10:58:01 AM
Oh I remember you linking this ugly thing here earlier a few months ago.
It's still ugly. Lol.  ;D

Not quite.
P51vsFw190 posted it two and a half years ago already.  :D

Oh, and I am not gonna tell the name of the plane. 
And beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 01, 2016, 11:10:20 AM
P51vsFw190 posted it two and a half years ago already.  :D

Close enough... But I WAS correct when I did see it here..  :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2016, 01:01:04 PM
should I give it up?

Should I give the answer?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2016, 01:03:09 PM
Oh and Bizu,

We started restoration on it and it is due to be done in around 5 years.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on June 01, 2016, 02:23:29 PM
So you got to see this unique plane? nicee 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 02, 2016, 09:00:36 AM
Is the quest stalled now?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 02, 2016, 09:13:35 AM
A Burnelli CB-3 (?), without the tail booms. Very unique aircraft
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 02, 2016, 09:43:17 AM

 :D :D :D :D :D  ................ yes ......... finally a new face steps up to the plate.....  :P

.... you had better make the next one worth the wait ....  ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 02, 2016, 11:54:09 AM
A Burnelli CB-3 (?), without the tail booms. Very unique aircraft
Despite the fact that it's called CBY-3 this is right.
On behalf of James and in order not to lose much more time on this interesting aircraft, I'd like to say "congratulations" and "your turn!".

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 02, 2016, 12:19:30 PM


Cool,  I never saw this aircraft before. Looks amazing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnelli_CBY-3
Did some research on it and there was only 1 built.
Cool design.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 02, 2016, 12:21:33 PM
Thanks y'all.  Knew it was designated something like that.

Try this one:

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/conniecrop_zpsyn55d1c8.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on June 02, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Searching for "Connie II" on Google I've found this is the Curtiss XP-60E... :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 03, 2016, 12:27:54 AM
Yep. Durn, that it'd be harder than that.  You're up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 03, 2016, 04:48:38 AM
(http://www.aero-web.org/database/aircraft/showimage.php?id=12460)

(http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/1043/pics/65_7_b3.jpg)

... Hmm, I see a link between the two, they do look a bit similar no?  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 03, 2016, 05:24:27 AM
Maybe they were designed to answer more or less the same non-official requirement for a low-wing monoplane fighter aircraft with radial engine and turbo-supercharger, maximum speed over 650 Km/h and a service ceiling over 37,000ft...  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 03, 2016, 08:00:06 AM
Same questions... similar solutions ! simply logical (and also the reason why many modern planes look quite the same...).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Griffon_301 on June 03, 2016, 08:15:55 AM
Connie II is a later development version of the XP-60 though, featuring a bubble top canopy and enhanced aerodynamics;
nevertheless, with all the P-47s around, there was no need for another high altitude fighter so it got trashed and merely contributed to the downfall of Curtiss as an aircraft producing company...

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on June 03, 2016, 09:24:16 AM
Perhaps this fine looking two seat biplane reconnaissance bomber could deserve it's place in game.
Do you know what plane is it?
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/K.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/K.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 03, 2016, 10:40:02 AM
That's my age of planes again.
On our sunday FAC sessions on the SAS Gameserver, when Gubi asks "what type of mission would you like to play next?" my answer always comes immediately:
BIPLANES!

This one's a rather successful yet little know plane of the 30s, the romanian SET 7K, the armed recon version of the SET 7.
"SET" is the "Societatea Pentru Exploatari Tehnice" ( = Technical Development Society), the second biggest Romanian pre-war aircraft manufacturer after IAR.

Nice plane.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on June 03, 2016, 10:57:00 AM
Not easy to deal with a live databank on aircraft history... :D
Yes, that's right! Your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 03, 2016, 11:10:43 AM
Thanks Oscarito :)
Guess this one:
(http://s33.postimg.cc/q8hhm1vhb/quest1.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on June 03, 2016, 11:14:40 AM
Way to go Mike!

I hope I can guess the next one, I've been trying to guess the planes for some days straight hoping to get my turn for some unique planes  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 03, 2016, 02:07:26 PM
It's got the front of a Stork.. Ish, at least the engine cowlings.. So is it by Fieseler?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 03, 2016, 03:36:13 PM
I guess no-one realized the obvious when they registered it .....

(http://s20.postimg.cc/uiej2libh/00_Test4.jpg)

 :D :D :D


G;

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on June 03, 2016, 04:18:16 PM
Very funny G.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: CzechTexan on June 03, 2016, 09:08:06 PM
what is this?
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y182/CzechTexan/China%20Theater%20of%20War/ROC_Air_Force.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/CzechTexan/media/China%20Theater%20of%20War/ROC_Air_Force.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 03, 2016, 11:36:31 PM
It seems a Ki-55 Japanese plane with Chinese symbols.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 04, 2016, 12:46:32 AM
So is it by Fieseler?
Nope.

what is this?
Not your turn CT.

I guess no-one realized the obvious when they registered it
Actually I think they did realize it.
Congratulations for solving the quest by the way ;)

Some more information about the plane:
It's the "Berlin B9" built by the "Flugtechnische Fachgruppe" (aeronautical expert group) of the "Akademischen Fliegergruppe" (academic flying group) of the "Technischen Hochschule Berlin-Charlottenburg" (Berlin-Charlottenburg Technical College).
The purpose of the plane was to check the feasibility of flights with up to 22g accelleration.
The article from which I took the picture has been translated here:
http://www.luft46.com/prototyp/berlin9.html

Your turn G :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 04, 2016, 04:40:42 AM
I have had a few turns lately,  let's run wifh Czech Texan's sugestion.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 04, 2016, 05:32:57 AM
That's a captured Tachikawa Ki-55 being serviced by ROC engineers....

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: CzechTexan on June 04, 2016, 09:03:01 AM
LOL excuse me for breaking into the line and not waiting my turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 04, 2016, 10:09:49 AM
Looks like Mr Noakes gets to tease us now..


  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 04, 2016, 10:18:02 AM
In that case it'd rather be PA_Willy to tease us, he mentioned the Ki-55 first.

To go a little more into detail about this plane, it's a Ki-55 type 99, serial No. 2 (not seen here since the cowling is opened for maintenance) and tail no. 107, of Communist flying school in Tunhua, in 1946.
These planes have been scraped together by maintenance crews and were barely airworthy, but the PLA had no other choice.
You can read more details of that time in the book "Red Wings Over the Yalu: China, the Soviet Union, and the Air War in Korea" by Xiaoming Zhang (Texas A&M University Press).

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 04, 2016, 10:50:44 AM
Thank you.

(http://www2.pic-upload.de/img/30849356/Image2.jpg)

Not easy, I think.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 04, 2016, 10:55:45 AM
Holy, that's not my age of planes again.
Good luck to all others, I had to cheat on this one.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2016, 07:03:53 PM
I believe that is the Bristol B.R.7

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 05, 2016, 01:16:56 AM
It certainly is......bit of a flop for Henri Coanda
What you want in an a/c is good sturdy four square undercarriage.......a bit of lift generated by the wings helps as well    :D :D :D

Mind you, couple of years earlier he came up with this.......

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e4/Coanda_1910-Antoniu_Collection.jpg/1920px-Coanda_1910-Antoniu_Collection.jpg)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Coanda_1911_patent.jpg)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e2/Coand%C4%83_replica.jpg/800px-Coand%C4%83_replica.jpg)

He said he flew it  8) ......I think he was fibbin'  ;)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 05, 2016, 08:56:00 AM
I believe that is the Bristol B.R.7

Sincerely,

James

Absolutely correct.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 05, 2016, 09:43:00 AM
Unfortunate it wasn't more successful... It's a rather attractive design.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 05, 2016, 12:49:17 PM
Try this one on for size:

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b4/86/f0/b486f0ca975df48ad22117493d62234b.jpg)

It's another tough one
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 05, 2016, 12:55:47 PM
no cheating either
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 05, 2016, 01:20:06 PM
It was too easy. I searched: "first vstol jet" and I got:

Bell VTOL Experimental Vehicle 1954. Derived from Bell ATV (Air Test Vehicle). Model 65.

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Model_65
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 06, 2016, 10:50:37 AM
Good job Willy.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 06, 2016, 11:20:16 AM
(http://s33.postimg.cc/xdenwftvz/Image1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on June 06, 2016, 11:30:36 AM
Oh my! That plane looks like it's about to give birth.  ;)

Cloyd
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 06, 2016, 11:59:57 AM
Oh my! That plane looks like it's about to give birth.  ;)

Cloyd

The Pregnant Plane, very good, your turn.  8)










Nah, it's a joke.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2016, 12:00:48 PM
That's my age of planes again.
Another famous one, Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev's early attempt to build the first all-metal Tupolev Aircraft: The ANT-2.
It's been constructed from a VVS request in 1923 for a light personnel transport and reconnaissance aircraft, could hold two passengers plus the pilot.

The aircraft turned out to be a dead end but it paved the way for the ANT-3, better known as R-3, the first successful Andrei Tupolev design for the Tupolev OKB.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 06, 2016, 12:18:13 PM
That's my age of planes again.
Another famous one, Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev's early attempt to build the first all-metal Tupolev Aircraft: The ANT-2.
It's been constructed from a VVS request in 1923 for a light personnel transport and reconnaissance aircraft, could hold two passengers plus the pilot.

The aircraft turned out to be a dead end but it paved the way for the ANT-3, better known as R-3, the first successful Andrei Tupolev design for the Tupolev OKB.

Best regards - Mike

More than perfect answer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2016, 01:04:29 PM
Thanks Willy ;)
Next quest, I'm curious whether this will turn out to be tough or not:

(http://s33.postimg.cc/ek4g3dftb/quest1.jpg)

For obvious reasons just naming the base type doesn't qualify as the correct answer, you have to be a little more specific.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 06, 2016, 02:05:02 PM
He 111 V6?

Nope, that's probably wrong.  A 111 with 88 engines, though

111H-23?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on June 06, 2016, 02:39:12 PM
The nacelle and radiator structure does not really seem like its from a Ju 88. After all, they had the same engine...

Maybe it is an experiment to incorporate annular radiators into the He 111?

This one really does stump me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 06, 2016, 02:40:35 PM
I knew a He-111A with Wright-Cyclone engines in China, the Spanish version with Rolls-Royce Merlins, even the jet-assisted testbed Heinkel-111 in Czechoslovakia, but... I would suggest a post-WWII frankenplane experiment with parts of german airplanes produced in France during the war...or a joke from some Rechlin test center groundcrew  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cmnderbob on June 06, 2016, 03:01:23 PM
He-111-H-20 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2016, 01:02:55 AM
Let me give you a few hints because this one seems to be quite hard to guess.
First of all: Cheating is allowed ;)
Use google if you like, I don't mind.

The plane is no joke.
It's based on an "H" version of the 111 as some of you have already guessed correctly.
In particular, this much I can reveal, it's based on a He 111H-6, the bomb racks give it away.

Apparently this is no plane that entered mass production.
And most obviously, the engines are what makes it special.
Initially the engine installation was planned to look like this:
(http://s33.postimg.cc/ijpt5qulr/quest_hint_1.jpg)

But it ended up like shown on the quest picture, the regarding drawing is this:
(http://s33.postimg.cc/l22rybii7/quest_hint_2.jpg)

Good luck guessing ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 07, 2016, 02:06:19 AM
Is that a Jumo 211J engine with a inter cooler ?

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2016, 02:24:42 AM
No.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 07, 2016, 03:31:05 AM
Okay... Is it the Heinkel He-111 V-32, high-altitude bomber prototype (for He-111 R) with two Daimler-Benz DB 601U and turbocharger TK 9 AC ? I have to say that the DB-601 on the second image helped a lot ! My guess for the cowling changes was for turbocharger, but hard to find anyway...if it's really the V32 :D

A link to check :
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234953388-different-he-111/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2016, 05:08:58 AM
Absolutely right Gatrasz, well done!
Thanks for the link, I always thought that only that single image of the plane exists.
For the german readers, a detailed description of the plane can be found in "Luftfahrt International", issue 21/1977, page 3337-3346 (Original "Baubeschreibung" of Weser Flugzeugbau GmbH).

Your turn Gatrasz :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 07, 2016, 10:30:45 AM
Okay, let's go with this one :

(http://s32.postimg.cc/5r9y1sjn9/quest.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on June 07, 2016, 10:34:52 AM
Ha..

Cunning ...... using those markings .......  :P


.. sorry Mike, just a "quick and dirty", but I could not resist the idea ..  :-[ ... That said the stock He-111 is a very, very poor model indeed..

(http://s20.postimg.cc/yyckikum5/00_Test5.jpg)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 07, 2016, 10:41:23 AM
Yes, I feel a little bad but...it's the only one I know for this plane actually  ;) (if needed I could add an image of the prototype when still unfinished but in low quality)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on June 07, 2016, 11:07:48 AM
This one is an SM. 93, a one-of-a-kind dive bomber. Its really unique in its looks, with the one DB-605 neatly tucked away in the forward fuselage.

But it is strange to see it in German markings.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on June 07, 2016, 11:45:00 AM
Quote
But it is strange to see it in German markings.

It's beacuse the prototype was completed and made the first flight in '44, during Nazi occupation of Northen Italy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 08, 2016, 01:41:46 AM
That's right, I've always been a fan of this plane's very smooth design, and even more of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.92 ! Front view photos are more easy to identify, with well known Daimler-Benz DB 605A looking much like Macchi C.205. The SM.93 had the pilot lying in a prone position above the rear of the engine, and it happened to be an uncomfortable and restricting position, leading the project to an end despite mostly good performance. The idea to post the plane here came to me from the Berlin B.9 on previous page  ;)

HotelAlpha, your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 16, 2016, 11:47:43 AM
It's been a few days, so I thought I'd post this one:

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/mysplane_zpsuek3urxm.jpg)

And no points for the Ju-52 in the background  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 16, 2016, 12:43:32 PM
Looks a little like Potez 62/65 but...it's obviously not this   o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 17, 2016, 05:52:29 AM
Let me put it that way:
If that plane should represent the plane I think it does, then this is no real plane at all but a dummy target, because to the right there's a neighbour of the same kind, but the real plane I'm thinking of has only been built once.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 17, 2016, 08:50:09 AM
It is French, and parts of it are a mockup.  Storebror, what do you think it's supposed to be?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 17, 2016, 12:30:39 PM
Storebror, what do you think it's supposed to be?

SAB AB-80 would be my bet.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 18, 2016, 03:35:20 AM
Ok, time to come clean

I have no idea what it is, and neither does anybody else. This pic did the rounds on some other forums a while back, and though it seems to be a French aircraft/mockup taken during the Occupation, nobody really knows. I always thought it looked very much like a Bristol Bombay/HP Harrow, but it isn't either of those. It does have the tail of the AB-80, it seems, but as to what's going on with the forward fuselage, nobody knows. I don't think it's a turret, but don't know what it is

if anybody figures it out, let us know

Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 20, 2016, 11:44:11 AM
It looks to me like I could be some sort of heavy duty assault glider. The shape seems to fit the bill and from the limited view I have, the wing roots don't seem to show any sort of fuel lines or control cables. The super thick airfoil also leads me to believe that this was never intended to be powered. But what do I know, I just work in a museum.

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ivan-le-Rouge on June 20, 2016, 02:01:26 PM
I would be agree with Storebor : SAB turret bomber.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3898444


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 20, 2016, 02:15:12 PM
Right out of my comfort zone here....it's a bomber and I don't speak French, but after a little digging I found a piece about the same photo........
It would appear that the main bet is on a heavily modified Farman F 224 or even a F2234

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/image_zpsm8oa989a.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/5266L_zpsc4dyrubr.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/f2234_3_zpsovdcmptm.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/21_2_b2_a1_zpsqkqcclks.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/Aerovac%20F224_zps9cy8qwrc.jpg)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farman_F.220

" A variant NC 223.4 Jules Verne of Naval Aviation French was the first Allied bomber to raid Berlin: on the night of 7 June 1940 aircraft of this variant dropped eight bombs of 250 kg and 80 of 10 kg weight on the German capital.[4] This operation, which was of a primarily psychological-warfare nature, was repeated three days later."

 :o Wow, never new that

Also it's been put forward that the gun turret has 3 HS 9 20mm cannon.....
A possible early " Spooky " gunship ?
Apparently the French tried it with 75mm in a Dyle et Bacalan 70

All guesswork I'm afraid  :D

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 20, 2016, 05:02:33 PM
Whatever it is, it would make a nice looking tilt rotor craft....  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2016, 06:55:49 AM
I think that is pretty attractive for French aircraft standards. Could someone make a request out of this? It would help to fill in the missing places for the French. Also, I would have a blast flying this thing.

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 21, 2016, 07:24:44 AM
I think that is pretty attractive for French aircraft standards.

:)) Aircrafts.. Women.. -  same thing. That rating goes for the women too you know? 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ivan-le-Rouge on June 21, 2016, 09:46:04 AM
I think I have found some info : http://www.39-45.org/viewtopic.php?f=65&p=289275

Translation of the post of Marc-91 :

If I am not mistaken, this is fuselages AB SAB-80 (Air Bordelaise Company, a short-lived compagny born by the problems of Chantiers aéro-maritime Dyle & Bacalan, circa 30, which was quickly incorporated to SNCASO 1936), captured by the Germans at the Chantiers de Bacalan or in hangars at Bordeaux-Merignac ...

About their presence in Belgium, and the construction of a fake nose and fake turret, I think it is a hoax from the Luftwaffe, the same type He-100/He-113 or the Bf-209 during the Battle of France, or the Fw-198 on the basis of the De Schelde S.21 during the Battle of Britain.

Finally, the fact that these carcasses were not melted down to be recycled makes me suppose that this photo was taken in 1940, 41 or early 1942 at the latest.

Now I can't wait to see if we finally fount the right answer!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 03, 2016, 02:32:29 AM
Stalled again as it seems, so I take the baton.
What's this?

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4wbw6tz0b/quest2.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 03, 2016, 03:33:31 AM
Looks quite old ! early jet of the late '40s ? American, I would say...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 03, 2016, 03:56:21 AM
What's this?

A jet!  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Koty on July 03, 2016, 06:35:26 AM
Ghost, don't you see that figure by the gear?

it's a HUGE jet!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on July 03, 2016, 07:40:28 AM
Convair XB-46 experimental medium jet bomber from 1947. Only one built...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 03, 2016, 09:43:17 AM
Go Oscarito shoot something  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 03, 2016, 12:53:24 PM
Well done Oscarito, your turn ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on July 04, 2016, 03:52:37 AM
Another biplane for you to guess what it is! Sorry, I really love these archaic machines... :-[
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/xxx-1.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/xxx-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 04, 2016, 09:45:42 AM
Curtiss A-3 Falcon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 04, 2016, 09:50:52 AM
Yay ! Lets hear it for Canadian Avionics....... :D
That there is a Reid Rambler...or rather a Curtiss- Reid Rambler
Vaguely reminiscent of a R-5 don'tcha think ?

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on July 04, 2016, 10:10:33 AM
Exactly!
The Curtiss Reid-Rambler was a Canadian built two seat trainer that served well into the WWII era. Some thirty were built.
Your turn... :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 04, 2016, 01:51:51 PM
Quote
  I really love these archaic machines... :-[ 
You and me both Oscarito  :D

OK .....one for the older members.....

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/AlbatrosIIJean-MarieLeBris1868_zps71ln93bx.png)

One Horse Power    ;)

Cheers

Alfie

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on July 04, 2016, 03:44:25 PM

Quote
OK .....one for the older members.....


Well, even those under 160 years old would not yet have been born .....   :D :D :D :D :D


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 04, 2016, 11:03:22 PM
F-35D. My turn?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 04, 2016, 11:43:46 PM
Close, but no cigar I'm afraid Mike  :(
......and no, it's not a prototype Me 163 either  :D

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on July 05, 2016, 03:56:48 AM
It looks like an Etrich 'Taube' had a baby...or should I say an egg ?  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 05, 2016, 04:49:51 AM
French... Le Bris... and the name of the plane became famous during WW1 as a german one had the same name (a bird too...)...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on July 05, 2016, 06:26:10 AM

(http://www.ex-voto-marins.net/images/photos22/22EtablesNDEsperance09.jpg)

.... 1856 ..... as I said,  160 years ago ......  ;)

 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 05, 2016, 08:49:51 AM
Yep, that's right....... Jean Marie Le Bris Albatros No II photographed by Nadar Jan 1st 1868
When I first saw this photo I thought Jean Marie had just nailed a pair of wings to a boat  o_O
On closer inspection he's built a timber framed canvas covered FUSELAGE with a rudimentary EMPENNAGE and some form of wing warping/ weight shifting STEERING
Not bad for an a/c built 53 years after Waterloo..... 8)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/1024px-JM_Le_Bris_-_Barque_Aileacutee_zpsoijglzbb.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/la-barque-ailee-de-Jean-Marie-Le-Bris_zpsawsrxiqv.jpg)
Balls of Steel  :D

Looks like Gaston Got It.......over to you  :)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 05, 2016, 03:39:23 PM
Ok, si if you consider I got it... which plane is this :


(https://s32.postimg.cc/9t54f5v9x/Quizz.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gjllolifl/)

Have a good night !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 06, 2016, 01:26:08 AM
Blackburn Botha
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 06, 2016, 03:12:40 AM
Yep. Your turn now !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 07, 2016, 10:57:42 AM
Here's one for y'all

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/x1_zpsynxstdzv.jpg?1467910568193&1467910570159&1467910577447&1467910577966)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 07, 2016, 12:46:11 PM
Too easy :P
That's a YC-122C isn't it?
In particular, this aircraft is N122S after undergoing several modifications, including the engine replacement from original Wright R-1820-101 (1425 hp each) to R-2600-20 (1700 hp each) in 1958.
See http://www.john2031.com/chase/yc-122c_n122s/337_r2600.pdf

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 07, 2016, 02:10:23 PM
Got it. You're up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2016, 12:56:37 AM
Thanks ;)
This is the next one to guess:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/p16z2zl6j/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on July 09, 2016, 11:47:30 AM
Junkers Ju 47 dive bomber. Chinese?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 10, 2016, 02:16:29 AM
At that time Junkers planes weren't called "Ju", but you're totally right, this is a Junkers K47 in chinese service.
Can't tell much more about it unfortunately.

Your turn ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 10, 2016, 02:40:22 AM
BTW I found it's wingman 8)

(http://www.histaviation.com/Ju_K47_chinese_P-3.jpg)
:))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 18, 2016, 09:31:16 AM
Who is next?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 18, 2016, 09:44:00 AM
Maybe scroll up and read a few of the previous posts and you'll figure out who it is.

PS, if you still can't, it's Dreamk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 18, 2016, 09:56:12 AM
Dreamk would have been next but it looks like he forgot about it.
In order not to let this quest stall again and again, let us agree on the following "rule":
Whenever someone's guess is accepted as the right answer by the questioner, the one who scored the correct answer either starts a new quest within 48 hours or the quest turns into an "open round" where the first one to come after this 48 hours period can simply kick off a new quest, whoever it is.

In that sense: Open Round!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 18, 2016, 11:32:07 AM

(https://s32.postimg.cc/sf7h3w5cl/20160718_202354.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oiu57wkcx/)

(https://s32.postimg.cc/rs8ked8gl/20160718_202342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rfh686q6p/)

Okay then, I take my first turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 18, 2016, 12:04:01 PM
Whatever the hell that is, it NEEDS to be in IL-2.
Brb
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on July 18, 2016, 12:11:23 PM
BRB??? You gonna knock one up for us Ghost129er?   ;)
I'd like mine in red.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 18, 2016, 12:14:28 PM
I'd like mine in red.

Red was it's base colour xD
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 18, 2016, 12:21:18 PM
Monomail or something similar?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 18, 2016, 12:24:29 PM
Same period, but different continet and made only for aerobatics
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 18, 2016, 12:28:56 PM
BRB??? You gonna knock one up for us Ghost129er?   ;)
I'd like mine in red.

Had enough of a fright the last time - not going without protection :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on July 18, 2016, 01:42:58 PM
Dreamk would have been next but it looks like he forgot about it.
In order not to let this quest stall again and again, let us agree on the following "rule":
Whenever someone's guess is accepted as the right answer by the questioner, the one who scored the correct answer either starts a new quest within 48 hours or the quest turns into an "open round" where the first one to come after this 48 hours period can simply kick off a new quest, whoever it is.

In that sense: Open Round!

Best regards - Mike

Can the winner choose to host an open round?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 18, 2016, 03:54:22 PM

I have my Google airplane-guide and
I am prepared for any airplane you post!  ;D

(https://lh6.ggpht.com/BcP6Pd4GAfMxSS0Il1jCVIZoKj22f2TQVRVXLdahWGrLqmwioLjQwBAsiWRi_7pUog=h900)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 18, 2016, 11:07:39 PM
Can the winner choose to host an open round?
Sure, that makes sense when the winner doesn't have a new quest at hands.
Thanks for the suggestion!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 19, 2016, 01:19:37 AM
Hints?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 19, 2016, 01:48:25 AM
The registration gives it away as a romanian aircraft, but without google I'm lost now.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on July 19, 2016, 02:17:23 AM
ICAR Universal Acrobatic. Where's my beer? ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 19, 2016, 02:22:04 AM
I was going to say the fuselage derrived from the messerschmitt m23b

But you're right Kilo

Noroc 8)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/jj0zabbsr/86684752_1_644x461_vand_bere_timisoreana_la_stic.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fmnnebqt3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on July 19, 2016, 02:25:30 AM
Open round! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2016, 07:00:14 AM
Try this out for size!

(https://s31.postimg.cc/6x1avotor/image.jpg)

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 19, 2016, 07:02:25 AM
A beaufort?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2016, 07:33:13 AM
nope
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on July 19, 2016, 07:53:31 AM
Whatever it is , it looks like another glorious failure ...   possibly Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle  ?


(Shortly to feature in the request section I expect  :D :D )

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2016, 07:56:32 AM
You got it! 

We really need one of these for glider towing and pathfinder missions.

Hmmm..... I think I hear a request approaching.

your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 19, 2016, 08:37:17 AM
(Shortly to feature in the request section I expect  :D :D )
I just pissed my pants for laughing when I saw it becoming real.
Priceless Glynn & James, absolutely priceless.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on July 20, 2016, 09:30:38 AM
I will be out of town for a few days so I will throw this open to the firsat person who steps up with the next idea, good luck...

 ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 20, 2016, 11:59:53 AM
Okay, let's do something different this time.
Now you have to guess two planes!
Take care, if you guess just one right, you will give away that information to others who will gratefully complete the quest :P

Which planes are depicted here?

(https://s31.postimg.cc/7ho6r2p0r/quest.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/5edrjep7v/quest2.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 20, 2016, 12:55:26 PM
Hm, i fail to see any connection between these two photos?

The first one is an Abrams Explorer, one-off civilian aerial survey plane from the 1930's, the second one is a parachute divebrake as fitted on some Do 217s.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 20, 2016, 01:00:57 PM
Absolutely right, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 20, 2016, 01:06:09 PM
So, was there a connection between the two or not?  o_O

And, what's this?

(http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Auliard/10794.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 21, 2016, 11:42:15 AM
Nobody?

Hint: it is not a Soviet-produced plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 21, 2016, 12:05:37 PM
was there a connection between the two or not?
They were taken from the same issue of "Luftfahrt International", that's the connection ;)

what's this?
(...)
not a Soviet-produced plane
Your national pride gives it away :)
This should be an Ikarus type 522 (often referred to as "Soko 522"), which funny enough (if I'm not totally wrong here) depicted an Fw 190 in the movie "Kelly's Heroes", some might call that a B-Movie but at least actors like Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas and Donald Sutherland were part of it.

If that's right I'd like to give the next round free as "open round" for everyone!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 21, 2016, 02:21:10 PM
Yes, it is a Soko type 522. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 21, 2016, 10:36:48 PM
So we've got an open round again.
C'mon guys, show us your old plane pics from the attic :D

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 21, 2016, 10:52:06 PM
OK... name that "thing"  :D

(http://i.imgur.com/V5iGKNN.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 21, 2016, 11:01:34 PM
I name it "cuckoo" 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 21, 2016, 11:12:39 PM
Oh an F-35 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 22, 2016, 01:12:15 AM
Quote
  Oh an F-35 :D 
:D :D :D

Imagine if Mr Geary had 1.2 trillion dollars to spend on his baby in 1911....VTOL, Stealth etc...no problem.... :D

Looks like it gave a good haircut though......



Forget about that circular triplane nonsense.......what you want for powered flight is STEAM

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q668/alfienoakes2013/frost_ornithopter_zps2o0diyrk.jpg)

What year & who's the LOONY trying to get it off the ground ?

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 22, 2016, 09:10:46 AM
Aright Alfie! You got it correct.
It is the Geary 1911 "thing".
No sure if it ever flew, because there only exists one photo of it  :D  It is an interesting design, which would later be copied
in the 1920s and 1930s with similar circular wing-shaped wing designs on other aircraft.

As for that "steam machine" from your post,
 it looks kind of like the first "aerial drone", judging from its size.
That is a 1890 creation by a guy named E.P. Frost , It weighted 650 pounds and used steam-power to flap a set of goose-feathered wings.
Flop...Flop...Flop...Flop...  :D
It did not fly. AAAAHAHAHAH
---- Here are some of his other inventions with much better photos - http://www.oakingtonplane.co.uk/olm_e_p_frost.php


It has been written by some people, that in 1884, Alexander Mozhaisky, a captain in the Russian Imperial Navy,
 launched a steam-powered monoplane down a ramp near St. Petersburg, Russia. With success in flying.
- http://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/History_of_the_Airplane/Who_Was_First/Who_Was_First_Intro/Who_Was_First_Intro.htm



Ok, someone else post the next photo
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 22, 2016, 09:39:21 AM
Ok, someone else post the next photo

Something easy:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/vfbeu52y3/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 22, 2016, 11:41:21 AM
Fw 44 Stieglitz with an Argus inline engine perhaps?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 22, 2016, 11:56:14 AM
Argus inline engine
That much is right, the rest is wrong.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on July 22, 2016, 12:54:14 PM
Ar 66? Go 145?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 22, 2016, 01:05:32 PM
Neither nor.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 22, 2016, 01:59:45 PM
Okay, a total shot in the dark here - He 72A?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on July 22, 2016, 03:02:48 PM
Udet's Flamingo?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 23, 2016, 12:55:42 AM
Okay, a total shot in the dark here - He 72A?
Bingo!
Your turn ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 25, 2016, 08:15:57 AM
Ok what's this?

(http://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7138/7586071162_772f33aceb_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2016, 08:47:20 AM
Looks like a race plane of the 1920s, but frankly without asking Dr. Google I think I'm lost here, I strongly doubt that any of my books knows that plane.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2016, 08:52:22 AM
That is the Letov S-8.

High performance aircraft.

What queued me into this is the Czech flag on the tail of the nearby aircraft and if you zoom in on the mid fuselage you can see an "Š-8".

Cheers
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 25, 2016, 09:14:05 AM


Pretty amazing looking aircraft  8)
I love those classic 1920s aircraft designs.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2016, 09:23:08 AM
My turn I guess....


(https://s31.postimg.cc/d30otadgr/Nope.jpg)


Here you go!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 25, 2016, 09:54:25 AM
That is the Letov S-8.

Correct! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2016, 11:38:39 AM
Can't help myself but it looks like one of those french epic mistakes of the 30s.
Farman?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2016, 11:58:05 AM
Yes Mike, but what kind?

 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2016, 12:01:09 PM
No clue.
My self discipline forbids to use Dr. Google and among all those epic Farman fails this could be literally any...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2016, 12:18:59 PM
Take an educated guess
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 26, 2016, 05:36:42 AM
222?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 26, 2016, 10:06:49 AM
CORRECT!!!!!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 26, 2016, 11:04:36 AM
Credit goes to Mike for pointing me to the right direction by guessing correctly it was a Farman. After that it was easy. :)

OK, what is this?

(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/FT/FT1932/08/844-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 27, 2016, 07:36:57 AM
Whatever it is, I want one!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 27, 2016, 07:47:21 AM
It looks terrible.
The stretched cowling and laid back cabin makes it look like a raceplane.
On the other hand with two seats, it's rather some kind of planes designed for those infamous roundtrip competitions of the 1930s.
The emblem looks odd, the "C8" on the cowling isn't helpful at all.
1930s crap with wings, Dr. Google surely knows it.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 27, 2016, 08:00:20 AM
Yes, it is a raceplane.

This is the upgraded version with an Argus As 8 engine, the original came with open cockpit and a Cirrus II engine.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 28, 2016, 05:27:08 AM
OK time for the next hint: the plane was built in Germany.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 28, 2016, 10:41:32 AM
Still no takers?

Last hint - the plane was named for a region of Germany.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 28, 2016, 03:33:44 PM

It looks alot like the Folkerts SK-2

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/law1/folkertssk2.html

but that is not it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 28, 2016, 05:24:59 PM
Okay, one more hint - the original version flew in 1928, this particular one (closed cockpit, Argus engine) in 1932.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 28, 2016, 11:04:00 PM
I'm officially lost on this and resorted to ask Dr. Google.
He knows it, but let me say that without Google it's absolutely impossible to know about this aircraft.
I'm even sure nobody ever heard of the manufacturer before.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 29, 2016, 07:55:03 AM
Well yes, it is a bit obscure one, the manufacturer, it didn't last for too long, however it has one great distinction in giving Gerhard Fieseler his first chance to work on aircraft design.

The mystery plane is an 'Erka' 25/32, or officially Raab-Katzenstein RK.25/32 Ruhrland, an upgraded version of 'Erka' 25 (open cockpit, Cirrus engine) race plane. The photo was taken in Berlin, during the 1932 Circuit of Europe race.

This particular machine was not designed by Gerhard Fieseler, but RK.26 Tigerschwalbe aerobatic plane was. After Raab-Katzensteni went bust, Fieseler founded his own company and continued to build this plane as Fieseler F.1, as well as an improved variant F.2 which he used to win many aerobatic competitions. Later, of course, Fieseler's company went on to design many important and well known aircraft.

If anyone has the next question prepared, please go ahead an post it, i got nothing at the moment. :)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 29, 2016, 08:47:01 AM
Very interesting plane and story.
Never knew of that early engagement of Mr. Fieseler.
The honour of having found the first feasible, nevertheless unresolved quest, goes to you.
My regards!

If anyone has the next question prepared, please go ahead an post it, i got nothing at the moment. :)

I take the opportunity to post something easier ;)
What's this?
(https://s31.postimg.cc/5in2hsabv/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 29, 2016, 07:13:34 PM
OK it's official - i am confused! :D

the engine nacelles with the chin radiator look like Jumo, it has flame dampeners so it is a night ops plane, 4-blade prop would indicate it is not an early war bird, but it seems to have spatted fixed landing gear???

It almost looks like a two-engined Stuka.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on July 29, 2016, 09:53:14 PM
High altitude  x plane, German. A Henschel?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 29, 2016, 11:51:18 PM
Let's see...

the engine nacelles with the chin radiator look like Jumo
The chin radiator makes it look a little like a Jumo, but it isn't.
The funny thing about this is that only two planes of this type existed and the other one indeed had Jumo engines ;)

it has flame dampeners so it is a night ops plane
Those are no flame dampeners.

4-blade prop would indicate it is not an early war bird
No that's misleading.
This bird's maiden flight was in 1939.

it seems to have spatted fixed landing gear???
Yes because for development purpose, speed wasn't the main concern and drag didn't play such a big role in the desired flight regime.

High altitude  x plane, German. A Henschel?
Absolutely true.
Which one?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on July 30, 2016, 05:36:55 AM
That is how far I can go without Google.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 30, 2016, 09:50:46 AM
Hs 130 V1?  (Just piggybacking on everyone else's guesses)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dpimborough on July 30, 2016, 10:27:41 AM
Henschel 128 prototype?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 30, 2016, 12:59:12 PM
dpimborough you got it, congratulations!
Your turn  ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dpimborough on July 30, 2016, 02:08:25 PM
I won? Woo Hoo!  ;D

OK no cheating now  ;)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18559850/5685091882_4be9c836ff_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 30, 2016, 04:14:06 PM
Henschel 128 prototype?

Cool, i don't think i ever saw a photo of this before. Interesting plane! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on July 30, 2016, 05:52:01 PM
That's an amazing plane. How many AA batteries does it take to get it airborne?  ;)

Cloyd
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dpimborough on July 31, 2016, 01:46:05 AM
Batteries? No the guy at the back is winding up the huge rubber band  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 31, 2016, 01:48:53 AM
How many AA batteries does it take to get it airborne?  ;)
None at all.
The engine is inside the fuselage, you can clearly see how all the fuselage behind the wings is just the turboshaft engine and the exhaust pipe.
Talking about wings, the left one on this image is missing half of it's surface, actually the most important part of it.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PO_MAK_249RIP on August 01, 2016, 01:36:58 PM
Me thinks its Polish?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dpimborough on August 02, 2016, 02:11:08 AM
No it's not Polish :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on August 02, 2016, 08:32:17 AM
Ryan, Vought or something like that.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 02, 2016, 08:49:59 AM
That is the Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane C.


Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 02, 2016, 03:14:24 PM
That is the Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane C.

Cheers!

(https://www.namepros.com/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fc7z9UFz.gif&hash=b293a6e4c0ad8e501d1fc4a2ecc26f06)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dpimborough on August 03, 2016, 03:27:02 AM
That is the Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane C.


Cheers!

Congratulations! Your turn now P51 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 03, 2016, 06:52:15 AM
Hmmmmmmm.......what should I pick?

It must be something odd, but also possibly recognizable.

(https://s32.postimg.cc/r4k9a93ad/Unknown.png)

Not the most clear or descriptive picture, but at least it's something.

Good Luck!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 03, 2016, 08:11:57 AM
Ah that's easy, that's a Sukhoi Su-1.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 04, 2016, 08:46:36 AM
Correct Mike!

Your turn.

Cheers
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on August 07, 2016, 03:15:51 AM
72 hours passed, I guess it's my turn then :D


(https://s7.postimg.cc/7s0scs6kb/13939531_10206743819496676_553866325750595532_n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/72i00f60n/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2016, 11:11:48 AM
French?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on August 08, 2016, 11:34:50 AM
IRIAF :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2016, 11:41:27 AM
But that roundel is blue, white, and red, not green, white, and red.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on August 08, 2016, 11:56:49 AM
But that roundel is blue, white, and red, not green, white, and red.

May want to add colorblind to your list of perks. :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: OberstDanjeje on August 09, 2016, 03:17:46 AM
But that roundel is blue, white, and red, not green, white, and red.



Do you think the man in the picture is French? :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 09, 2016, 04:54:16 AM
F-35 again?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 09, 2016, 08:51:04 AM
To me, That roundel on the fuselage is blue, white, and red.

I see where you are coming from. I confused myself.

Is it British?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 09, 2016, 08:53:53 AM
Also, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force insignia is not blue, white, and red, so I'm not entirely sure why that was the answer I got.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on August 09, 2016, 11:25:10 AM
God damn it, I'll just do it - it's a Hawk isn't it? Or an offspring of that? Or something... Hawkey.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on August 09, 2016, 12:07:26 PM
It's an Iranian trainer with Iranian air force insignia, the quality of the photo isn't the best as you can see but I assure you it's not French or something else.
Do you guys give up or you want more time to think?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 09, 2016, 12:13:13 PM
Is it indigenous? I.E.....Designed, built, and constructed in Iran?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on August 09, 2016, 02:48:36 PM
Either a BAE Hawk (or own of those) or a Aermacchi MB-339 or something. Al Fursan uses them here in UAE if I'm correct. :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on August 09, 2016, 03:00:54 PM
Tazarv Jet trainer

(https://s9.postimg.cc/557hqfo0v/jet.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6k92f5p3v/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 09, 2016, 03:31:35 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/13ZHjidRzoi7n2/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on August 10, 2016, 02:33:43 AM
Correct Ont_R, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on August 10, 2016, 05:04:43 AM
Thanks Bogdan,

Try this one.  ;)


(https://s10.postimg.cc/700ozxxjt/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fia54a42d/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 10, 2016, 06:01:32 AM
Funny bird.
The engines and the biplane design make it look like a 30s design (not 20s because there are no wired braces between the wings apparently).
Since it's snowy around, the plane could very well be from russia, northern europe or canada.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 10, 2016, 06:30:37 AM

That has to be one of the most comical photos I have ever seen  :D Very funny!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 10, 2016, 07:05:56 AM
That is a Fleet 50 Freighter.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ont_R on August 10, 2016, 07:21:56 AM
Nice going PvF  :)

This is indeed the Fleet 50 Freighter in Northern Canada.

Your turn.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 10, 2016, 08:02:44 AM
BEHOLD!


(https://s10.postimg.cc/aaifug3sp/Mystery.jpg)



Good luck
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 10, 2016, 10:15:21 AM
Göppingen Gö-9, test plane used for Do-335 development.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 10, 2016, 11:45:45 AM
Damn you Mike

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on August 11, 2016, 12:13:34 AM
Two excellent choices !

A couple of questions........
1. Anyone know how the Go-9 lands ?      does it have a skid or wheel (s) ?

2. What is the lad loading into the Fleet 50 ?........a consignment of telegraph poles ?   o_O

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 11, 2016, 01:04:16 AM
Anyone know how the Go-9 lands ?
Yes:
(https://s10.postimg.cc/k5abgyep5/go9_3.jpg)

      does it have a skid or wheel (s) ?

What is the lad loading into the Fleet 50 ?
Looks like a box for one of Gubi's winner cigars :P

Next quest. What's this?
(https://s10.postimg.cc/rvha2aydl/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 11, 2016, 01:34:45 AM
I've made a habit of being very wrong, but this is a Loening, HL?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 11, 2016, 01:39:45 AM
Loening yes but HL no.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 11, 2016, 06:47:11 AM
Loening C-2C
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 11, 2016, 06:48:53 AM
Wait, hold on.

OL-8A

That was almost bad
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 11, 2016, 07:48:25 AM
Right James, exactly that's it.
Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 11, 2016, 08:41:16 AM
Hmmmmmmm...........I wonder


(https://s9.postimg.cc/f1sgtugi7/Guess.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 11, 2016, 09:03:42 AM
Holy cow what a funny flying boat.
Can't believe I've never seen that before.

Definitely french.
Can't help myself, but the engines remind be of the Henschel's Gnome-Rhône:
(https://s9.postimg.cc/nk8hlvj33/hs129_knack.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 11, 2016, 09:37:45 AM


WOW! I don't recall ever seeing that flying boat type either.
What a lovely design. Very cool and sleek looking.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 11, 2016, 10:32:08 AM
French kite. Breguet something. Can't remember which one exactly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 11, 2016, 11:10:20 AM
Breguet 731 maritime patrol flying boat, post-war development of the 1930's Breguet 730.

I'll pass this turn, if anyone else has a quest prepared please go ahead.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 11, 2016, 11:28:53 AM
OOOOoooo; me! me! as I nearly got it right  :)

Slightly different tack as I don't know the answer.
Some bomb racks snagged by a trawler in Lyme Bay; presumed to be Luftwaffe from many that ditched in that area during the Battle of Britain. The sea aquarium owner's Dad brought them up in the 1960's, but they never bothered to identify them.

(http://i.imgur.com/qJNpKID.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 11, 2016, 11:49:47 AM
BD.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 21, 2016, 12:32:24 PM
I seem to have stalled this with my unseemly interruption . My apologies. Carry on chaps.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on August 21, 2016, 01:49:46 PM
I'll try with another rare bird :

(http://www.jonbius.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/P_66_BW209_01_large.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 21, 2016, 01:52:55 PM
Like his look of a mini-Corsair... more than 66 built...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on August 21, 2016, 02:09:16 PM
Yeah, she looks like a hybrid Brewster Buffalo with C-V. Corsair, but she isn't a Corsair sub-type. 

More than 140 built and saw combat on WW2. ( not just training duties, real combat).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 21, 2016, 10:57:05 PM
saw combat on WW2
Poor pilots :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 21, 2016, 11:30:52 PM
I seem to have stalled this with my unseemly interruption.
The left bomb rack cannot be identified unless we see it in full.
The lower one is a bit hard to guess since the picture allows no conclusion on the dimensions.

It's not aerodynamically shaped or covered in any way which means that it's not one of the standard "ETC" bomb racks used by the Luftwaffe on "outer" bomb pylons.
If it was an inner bomb rack, it would have had to be one of a Do-17 since the He-111 had the bombs mounted vertically in the inner racks, at least at the time of BoB.
The Do-17 bomb racks however looked much different to the lower one in the picture.

This bomb rack rather looks like a "field improvisation" mounting.
My bet is that it's a cluster bomb rack wing mount of a Ju-87B, something similar to the BdC10 racks (5x SC 10 or 5x SD 10A per cluster) like depicted here:
(https://s4.postimg.cc/kjdu1dvvh/4ersc50.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Stainless on August 22, 2016, 02:36:31 AM

Royal Air Force Vultee Vanguard BW209

http://www.aviationphotocompany.com/p954703391/h2AAE4016#h2aae4016
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on August 22, 2016, 08:32:46 AM
Stainless got it, the Vultee P-66 Vanguard :      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vultee_P-66_Vanguard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vultee_P-66_Vanguard)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 06, 2016, 08:31:23 AM
Looks like we stalled again.
Did we have this one already?
If not, which plane is it:
(https://s11.postimg.cc/q0smpoqvn/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 06, 2016, 10:27:53 AM
A pusher-type kite, with a right undercarriage "flat tyre".  :D  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 07, 2016, 12:57:58 PM
Apparently right but I'm not sure whether this qualifies for the answer  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 07, 2016, 02:15:45 PM
The general plane design scheme reminds me of the Fokker D.XXIII, but this plane is smaller and lacks the forward engine.
The two-blade prop and the fixed landing gear, together with the engine cowling (hiding a Bristol Pegasus perhaps?), hint at the early 30s.
I have not the faintest idea what it could be, but possibly a study aircraft never going into serial production in the form as we see it here.
Don't torture me, please, reveal the truth  ;)

Edit: Skoda-Kauba V6?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 08, 2016, 12:44:11 PM
It looks like an experimental/'proof-of-concept' of a Saab 21 or a dutch de Schelde S.21 planes.

What a coincidence, different builders but the same serial number.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 08, 2016, 03:42:24 PM
This is not skoda  i think this is raf aircraft just said xd
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2016, 11:00:59 PM
Looks like it's time for a hint.

The plane's origin is Austria.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/fo51y51fz/hint1.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/s41rrvurz/hint2.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/mtwt0laj3/hint3.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ghhnqr7gv/hint4.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 09, 2016, 02:43:10 AM
Ach so, also WNF Wn 16.

My first (second) guess was not that bad. Otto Kauba was an Austrian too, and his design for the SK V-6 may have been inspired by this fairly unique arrangement: twin-boom structure, two-blade pusher prop, non-retractable tricycle arrangement landing gear.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 09, 2016, 02:44:30 AM
You got it sniperton, congratulations!
Your turn.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 09, 2016, 03:39:41 AM
I don't have any quests in the attick, so this only because it's so big and beautiful (and easy).


(https://s16.postimg.cc/i1jl5uuvp/11797.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o2ha2xhht/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 09, 2016, 07:21:02 AM
An F-35 on the Bodensee 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 09, 2016, 09:00:54 AM
A. Exactly. The photo reveals what the F-35 really looks like when the 'public demo view' mod is disabled in its software.
B. Not exactly. This gadget was a lot cheaper.  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 09, 2016, 12:53:13 PM
Guess it is the Dornier Do X airliner flying boat from 1929.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 09, 2016, 02:15:39 PM
Great, the picture was taken by a Hungarian guy in 1932, probably before the embarkation in Berlin, as the plane never made to Budapest due to a harsh landing in Passau. (How this monster would have landed in Budapest between two bridges on the Danube is another question.) Anyway, your turn. (And also congrats to Mike.)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 09, 2016, 06:45:10 PM
Thanks! And here it is the next, a nice tiny bird...
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/v.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/v.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 10, 2016, 12:37:00 AM
Optically it reminds you of a Morane and/or Dewoitine.
No clue what exactly it is, but I'd put $5 on the frogs 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 10, 2016, 12:43:41 AM
Indeed, it smells like cheese...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on September 10, 2016, 04:16:52 AM
Latecoere, maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 10, 2016, 05:15:26 AM
Caudron C.600?

(Probably not but am I close???)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 10, 2016, 09:52:38 AM
This is french aircraft Nieuport Ni-160
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 10, 2016, 12:52:41 PM
Correct! The Nieuport Ni-160 was one of the first products of Loire-Nieuport factory after being merged with Breguet, and nationalized into SNCAO. It was the forerunner of Ni-161 fighter prototype that competed with Morane-Saulnier MS.405 for a government contract to supply Armée de l'Air with mass produced front line fighters. The ball is now with King_109
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 10, 2016, 01:05:11 PM
Okey  :) Too easy xd
(http://www.aviationpics.de/myst/mystery0341.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on September 10, 2016, 05:33:24 PM


Never seen it before

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 10, 2016, 06:12:48 PM
Dunno whether the info on the net is correct, but theoretically it's the Curtiss XP-40 prototype model aircraft. 

http://christophe.arribat.pagesperso-orange.fr/stofp40.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 11, 2016, 03:27:47 AM
Thats Right XP-40 a prototype for a single-engine pursuit plane the U.S. Army Air Corps. your move  Sniperton
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg85/Norman_Rockwell/WW2%20in%20color/xp-46_00010_usa.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 11, 2016, 07:24:59 AM
That's a P-46
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 11, 2016, 01:46:20 PM
Mexchiva is right IMHO. The second photo depicts another Curtiss plane. Anyway.
This is the tail section of another big bird. (The wing upstairs belongs to another plane.) You can simply look up its registry code, but that would be cheating  ;)
(https://s17.postimg.cc/4k9yc8ehr/54185.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/71lpjhye3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 11, 2016, 07:25:55 PM
AW Ensign?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 12, 2016, 03:15:13 AM
Excellent! Armstrong Whitworth A.W.27, photographed at Croydon Airfield in 1938. Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 12, 2016, 07:37:27 AM
I don't have a good one. Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 12, 2016, 10:54:26 AM
After a little stall:


(https://s12.postimg.cc/fpmh6mbv1/Pic.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/a1g6fq7ih/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2016, 12:23:10 AM
Despite the fact that the image has been heavily edited, I'd say the engine looks like a japanese design, so this would be one of the many crazy 1930's biplane designs served in the japanese Army/Navy.
No closer idea what it is yet, would have to read a couple of books now...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 13, 2016, 03:37:21 AM
Yokusaka K5Y?

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/sww2/k5y.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 13, 2016, 05:44:30 AM
I know this plane this is Ki-9 (i hope)  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 13, 2016, 08:59:55 AM
In fact the quest photo is only a detail and of such a low quality one that both airplanes fit.

Here's a better pic of the K5Y. Note the shape and position of the marked brace, I think it's closer to the one on the quest photo than in case of the Ki-9:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4ymzpxi5t/k5y.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3wct7dzcd/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/jopm7krbz/kurita18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wsv6k9jdn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 13, 2016, 10:47:01 AM
Sniperton snipes at it.  :D

the Yokosuka Ki-5.

The ball was thrown to you. Go to the Endzone now.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 13, 2016, 10:51:09 AM
Here the good Wikipedia entry : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_K5Y (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_K5Y)

More than 5000 Ki-5 built.

From the entry : "A K5Y of the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps 3rd Ryuko Squadron was credited with sinking the destroyer USS Callaghan on July 29, 1945, the last US warship lost to kamikaze attack during the war."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 13, 2016, 12:22:55 PM
No magic (or knowledge) here, I simply googled for 'japanese biplane' and found a candidate among the pics within 2 minutes. It took another 2 minutes to verify my hypothesis. The credit goes to Storebror who hinted me/us in the right direction ('Japanese'). So if Mike has another nasty quest (as was the WNF Wn 16), let it come!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 13, 2016, 01:36:18 PM
Sorry to butt in, but i got one:

(http://www.diseno-art.com/news_content/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Payen-PA49-Katy-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 13, 2016, 01:39:59 PM
F-35G  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 13, 2016, 02:15:51 PM
Export version maybe...

Either that or the worlds' most aerodynamic shopping trolley.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 13, 2016, 02:53:39 PM
Too easy  Pa-49 a french aircraft 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 13, 2016, 03:38:54 PM
Correct, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 13, 2016, 04:08:06 PM
Easy xd
(http://i.hizliresim.com/NkZDRL.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 14, 2016, 09:22:37 AM
A better photo would help a lot. It's pretty much like a Goéland.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 14, 2016, 09:27:24 AM
Yak-6?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 14, 2016, 10:16:32 AM
mexchiwa
Perfect you are next
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 15, 2016, 09:26:11 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on September 15, 2016, 09:56:36 AM
This one shouldn't be hard

(https://s16.postimg.cc/iw5zsz3qd/1403133_10202199462976494_1779002561_o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sgpmfut29/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 15, 2016, 01:11:36 PM
Soko J-22 Orao
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on September 15, 2016, 03:53:34 PM
Try again :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 15, 2016, 04:47:59 PM
MiG-23?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 15, 2016, 09:26:51 PM
Hmm...OK! IAR -93 Vultur?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on September 16, 2016, 08:07:22 AM
Yes Oscarito, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 16, 2016, 07:09:12 PM
Good! I propose this one now:
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/x.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/x.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 17, 2016, 01:38:58 AM
Westland Wapiti?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 17, 2016, 01:46:57 AM
Nope! 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 17, 2016, 07:33:04 AM
Gasuden Kr-1, an unlicenced Japanese derivation from the DH.83 Fox Moth.


(https://s10.postimg.cc/kswuelgvd/kr1_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4uo4ogmn9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 17, 2016, 02:22:45 PM
Yes! Essentially the same biplane passenger aircraft, from 1932 vintage, with 120 hp de Havilland Gipsy III engine being replaced by 150 hp Gasuden Jimpu 3 radial.
Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 17, 2016, 05:30:19 PM
Calvinists and Roman Catholics pray together to make this plane appear an F-35. This should be fairly easy for Mike, but others are also welcome  ;)
(https://s11.postimg.cc/h9yp72h0j/52474.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j1ro1z0db/)

(https://s11.postimg.cc/4jugtz92b/52475.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bztqfrwrj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on September 18, 2016, 12:30:23 AM
He70K (or A) - the Hungarian license-produced Heinkel 70, fitted with WM-K-14 radial piston engine of 1,000 horsepower. Why calvinists? because of the the cap of the priest? Hungarian do like fancy clothes...... this includes priests and military
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 18, 2016, 03:16:26 AM
Correct! And yes, the black robe and the characteristic cap speak undoubtedly for a Calvinist priest on the first photo.
Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on September 18, 2016, 04:06:46 AM
(https://s17.postimg.cc/lni08ksrz/A_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h1lw0878r/)
What's your guess?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cafs on September 18, 2016, 09:46:55 AM
Lioré et Olivier LeO H-246, 6 built but the Luftwaffe operated 4 aircraft captured in Vichy France.

A transport and maritime reconnaissance flying boat.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on September 18, 2016, 01:07:00 PM
Right! Used mainly by the Germans for clandestine missions in the Baltic area. The Hispano-Suiza engine cowling are characteristics of French heavy seaplanes, The "reactors" under the wings were as a matter if fact air radiators.

(https://s3.postimg.cc/vc1cp3hoz/H_246.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h5lltv6tr/)
(https://s3.postimg.cc/r46kgcg9f/H246_1018_26_2_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i95q5trgv/)
(https://s3.postimg.cc/459uxfk9f/H_246_8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4i193m2j3/)
(https://s3.postimg.cc/bmj2cn9sj/H_246_10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fvnsetd1r/)
(https://s3.postimg.cc/8gygmfr6b/H_246_11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/k62gaei4v/)

Your turn, Cafs!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2016, 06:22:09 AM
Stalled again?
Guess this one:
(http://s18.postimg.cc/6dtt9xmi1/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 22, 2016, 08:47:19 AM
Info on the net seems to be unreliable, this aircraft is either a Junkers EF-150, or a Baade 152. Please enlighten us.
(http://s22.postimg.cc/livxou2ht/Baade39.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/m8eq17319/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: King_109 on September 22, 2016, 09:18:51 AM
Wow i never seen this before
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2016, 10:38:54 AM
Info on the net seems to be unreliable, this aircraft is either a Junkers EF-150, or a Baade 152. Please enlighten us.
Close enough to accept this as a solution this time.
But mind you: The Baade 152 is a passenger plane, this one here is a bomber.

This one is the "OKB-1 RB-2" (Reaktivnyy Bombardirovshchik - jet bomber), later just referred to as model "150" designed by Dr. Brunolf Baade:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OKB-1_150

More images of this plane:

(http://s22.postimg.cc/os3voein5/150_01.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/pj177xae9/150_02.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/5pp3f7x0h/150_03.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/o6ji61cyp/150_04.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/aqwhgl4gx/150_05.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/ikx31zc9t/150_06.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/das4aos0x/150_07.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/4h17tl529/150_08.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/6a44hwq8x/150_09.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/akisdhvc1/150_10.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/g9z0xt1i9/150_11.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/du1sxp8td/150_12.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/itz95neg1/150_13.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/7657b3pb5/150_14.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/9oqwbsb1d/150_15.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/4elxkhqsh/150_16.jpg)

(http://s22.postimg.cc/za34bmy8x/150_17.jpg)

Congratulations, your turn sniperton :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 22, 2016, 02:17:36 PM
Yep, you're right, it could have struck my eye that the 152 is a passanger aircraft. I've never seen this plane before, I simply identified one of its photos, but I was confused by what I read about it.  :(

As to my turn, open house for today  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 22, 2016, 08:58:28 PM
So here it is:
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/x-1.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/x-1.jpg.html)
Don't know about you, but I think this is a very beautiful bird.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 22, 2016, 09:27:10 PM
Bristol M1C?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 22, 2016, 09:31:04 PM
No way!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: JimmyBlonde on September 23, 2016, 03:14:05 AM
Blast, well that's the best guess I have, I'll let the professionals take over...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 23, 2016, 04:39:45 AM
This is another pic of him. I knew it was painted blue all over. Also, it was ahead of its time, and a fighter prototype was developed. Perhaps that distinctive rudder shape can help...
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/y.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/y.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on September 23, 2016, 04:50:54 AM
Deperdussin 1912 racing monoplane? :D

(nope, the 1912 had wing warp...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 23, 2016, 05:20:26 AM
looks to me like a Magni PM.1 / PM.2 Vittoria.

 i am not entirely sure though
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 23, 2016, 06:57:27 AM
@Full Metal, I think you're right. I would opt for the PM.2 (the PM.1 still had auxiliary wings).

(http://s14.postimg.cc/kn8rzkw69/pm_2.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/xemy635y5/)


Info and more pictures:

http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft33601.htm
http://www.giemmesesto.org/Documentazione/Aerei/MagniPM.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 23, 2016, 11:33:11 AM
Wow what a beautiful a/c......mind you Storebror's jet bomber wasn't baad either     :-[  :D

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on September 23, 2016, 04:54:39 PM
Piero Magni PM.1 Vitoria.
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/15862_rd.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/15862_rd.jpg.html)

(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/567-1.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/567-1.jpg.html)

An italian sport plane designed by Ingegnere Piero Magni, and flown in 1924. As we can see in the links provided by Sniperton, it was not only a graceful machine, but also very innovative.

Wing bracing incorporated control surfaces that could act both as flaps and air brakes.
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/7241552078_531a817bb6.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/7241552078_531a817bb6.jpg.html)

Cowling resembles Kurt Tank FW 190 V1 prototype, more than a decade later.
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/2PM1disegnocarenaturamagni.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/2PM1disegnocarenaturamagni.jpg.html)

I know this is not the proper place for requests, but I wonder if we could have this beauty in game some day... :)

Full Metal Jacket has the baton.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 26, 2016, 01:13:28 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vApBSbB.jpg)

here ya go gents :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 26, 2016, 04:42:38 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percival_Prentice

I advise everyone to have a closer look at this aircraft and compare it to the Me-108 and the Fi-97. It would be interesting to know how these designs evolved by seeing each other's planes.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 26, 2016, 04:49:47 AM
Nice choice, funny plane 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 26, 2016, 04:52:30 AM
Another one inspired by the Me-108/Fi-97 general design, the Rubik M-19 from 1937:


(http://s16.postimg.cc/6narqndw5/Rubik_M_19.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/cbh2hji8h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 26, 2016, 06:12:29 AM
You're on the ball sniperton ;) have at it mate
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 26, 2016, 07:55:54 AM
BTW, can anyone tell me about the Me-108/Fi-97 relationship?

Anyway, our next quest item  8)
(http://s22.postimg.cc/4zln1c4z5/quest2.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/cfkwn4sod/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 26, 2016, 09:22:58 AM
The Egyptian Bu-181 - the Gomhouria?  Unless it's a double fake and they're actual Bu-181s...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 26, 2016, 10:08:13 AM
Yep, they are supposed to be the first batch of Bücker/Goumhourias produced already in Heliopolis, Egypt.

http://www.buecker-museum.de/geschichte/fotogalerie/flugzeuge/bue181/gal01/005.htm

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on September 26, 2016, 10:42:46 AM
Just dropping to say that the IAR 823 was also inspired from the Taifun

(https://rumaniamilitary.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/1a-be-50-iar-823.jpg)

It's still mexchiwa turn, not mine, sorry for off topic.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 28, 2016, 11:40:51 AM
So we've got an open round from stall again.

Guess this one:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/cv97yi22p/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 28, 2016, 02:49:28 PM
I thought originally they where Handley Page Hinaidi's..... but the engines are wrong
I'm going with Hyderabads

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 28, 2016, 10:22:34 PM
Full score Alfie 8)
Hinaidi's would have had Bristol Jupiter radial engines, these are Napier Lion inliners.
The picture shows Handley Page Hyderabads of 99 Sqn from RAF Upper Heyford en route to the RAF Display, held at RAF Hendon on June 30, 1928.

Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 29, 2016, 12:21:40 AM
Marvelous !
Either would fly beautifully in CUP's " Golden Age "  ;)

Right,

Have you got your cap on backwards ?
Are your goggles nice and tight ?

What's the name of this creditable 1st attempt ?


(https://s21.postimg.cc/k4zith7jb/3054ffd6fc3ec9822f9ae4e1640047b1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/46qt3cdb7/)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on September 29, 2016, 05:45:31 AM
easy mate, a Fokker spin from 1911  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on September 29, 2016, 07:42:00 AM
Spot on..... ;D


(https://s16.postimg.cc/94l5buvut/Fokker_in_zijn_Spin_Dutch_aviation_pioneer_Fokke.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6n9e4lby9/)

He made 3 maybe 4 versions of the Spin....I think I prefer this one...everything's roughly in the right place.....clean lines.....a good looking a/c  :P

Over to you Champion.....

Cheers

Alfie

P.S  You were nobody in 1911 if you didn't have a compass strapped to your leg  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 03, 2016, 05:16:35 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/QhrPKTV.jpg)

have at it lads
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 03, 2016, 06:28:03 AM

(https://s18.postimg.cc/ftxduligp/1280px_Martin_XB_51_46_585_in_flight.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rvsroqrp1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on October 05, 2016, 05:23:32 AM
you got the ball sniperton :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 05, 2016, 07:01:37 AM
Let me say that for some reason beyond explanation I find the XB-51 a fascinating plane.
An unorthodox "built to purpose" aircraft, highly maneuverable at low level (even if it doesn't look like) and fast down tree top.
And it looks mean.
I mean "mean" if you know what I mean 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 05, 2016, 09:56:46 AM
For me it looks like a DIY plane by a Bauhaus artist: the fuselage is geometrical and strictly symmetrical in all three dimensions, the stabilizer is like a detachable addition, just to define the rear part of the plane and to repeat the angle of the wings which are small as if they were control surfaces rather than to produce lift. And they are added to the fuselage at the exact centerline both vertically and horizontally.

Anyway, another funny plane:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/cg5um5xgb/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3xwehtqxj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 05, 2016, 10:02:31 AM
A twin engine derivate of the F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 05, 2016, 10:36:47 AM
Mike,

Not everything is an F-35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 05, 2016, 10:51:11 AM
In Mike's vocabulary "F-35" means that he knows the answer, but he doesn't want to ruin the game  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 05, 2016, 11:00:20 AM
that would make sense.

Just by looking at it, it is continually screaming "I"M FRENCH!!!" in my ear. Could someone figure this thing out please, its starting to get on my nerves.  :D :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 05, 2016, 11:16:56 AM
Wait just a darn second.......

I know this plane!

I think it's an SNCASE S.E. 100 Prototype Heavy Fighter


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 05, 2016, 12:48:58 PM
Bingo, well done. And yep, it actually smells French, it shouts, it cries out its origin, probably more than any other plane of any other nation.

(https://s13.postimg.cc/6dt2nj3ev/se100_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ifoghocn7/)

Your turn  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 09:12:51 AM
Alright, decisions, decisions.......


How about..........THIS!

(https://s17.postimg.cc/ytk7kcrkv/quest.jpg)

Good Luck

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 10, 2016, 09:45:04 AM
Wow, its great, looks like a huuge rubber-band model plane  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 10, 2016, 10:56:54 AM
Bernard 80 GR?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 10, 2016, 11:38:47 AM
Wow, its great, looks like a huuge rubber-band model plane  ;D

AAAAAHAHAHAHAHHA :)) My thoughts exactly !!  :D
That is one huge rubber-band airplane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 10, 2016, 02:16:30 PM
It was a nasty quest, unless someone finds the source of the photos (http://alternathistory.com/rekordnyi-samolet-bernard-80-gr-frantsiya), it's nearly impossible to identify this obscure prototype plane 82-B3. Congrats to Shakaali who he did so against all odds  :D
I hope P51 will tell us the whole story of the development of this aircraft  :P  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 10, 2016, 02:37:05 PM
Pure luck.

Yesterday I happened to bump into a page http://earlyaviators.com/pimage28.htm 

 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:31:40 PM
Im not sure of the development of this plane, but i do know one thing......I would love to fly it. It just screams "FLY MEEEEEE!!!!!".

And plus its french and sleek. thats unheard of in the 30's.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:35:15 PM
Shakaali, Your up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 10, 2016, 04:38:02 PM
OK, then.

What might this bird be:




(https://s4.postimg.cc/6fexcdjml/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x0hg7xlzt/)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:44:41 PM
G.55 Centauro in Argentinean air force livery
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 10, 2016, 04:49:09 PM
Not even close
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:50:07 PM
really?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:52:44 PM
Maybe a G.56?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 10, 2016, 04:54:13 PM
This one is good. Congrats, you've stumped me. good luck everyone else
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ace on October 10, 2016, 05:14:37 PM
VL Pyörremyrsky, Finnish fighter design that used german DB605 engine
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ace on October 10, 2016, 05:21:41 PM
Don´t know if was posted here before, but how about this one?
(https://s18.postimg.cc/3u3s1aeix/Siai_Marchetti_Sm92.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4wdyjtxc5/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 10, 2016, 06:16:00 PM
(https://s17.postimg.cc/nj33iweun/oiuuhygy.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6vblgek2z/)

In case it's correct, the question is the plane to the left

(https://s11.postimg.cc/my8g5dyhv/100136.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q52zp0ixr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 10, 2016, 11:25:27 PM
French, no ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 11, 2016, 04:58:12 AM
Looks Italian to me.

Fiat G.12 with 2-blade propellers? 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 11, 2016, 05:11:52 AM
A little hint: it's barely legible on the photo, but it's an 'Air France' plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 11, 2016, 05:24:53 AM
Air France? My old eyes didn't see that.

Is it Wibault 280?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 11, 2016, 08:58:11 AM
Sort of correct, it's a Wibault 283T (a later model of the same design), photographed together with a DC-2 of KLM in 1939 in Budapest airport.
Congrats, your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 11, 2016, 11:32:01 AM
And now something completely different.

I don't know whether this is an airplane or what, but it is man-made and it flies, so I believe it counts.


(https://s14.postimg.cc/7hbwu9s8x/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d5i7l5wl9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 11, 2016, 01:22:43 PM
 :D  ;D  :)

Dunno whether it flies, but it's definetely an airplane:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/6hl3ro6sn/7227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oke6iw2n7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 11, 2016, 05:04:25 PM
And now something completely different.

I don't know whether this is an airplane or what, but it is man-made and it flies, so I believe it counts.


It is a FIB !  :D
 ... FIB - Flying Inflatable Boat  by Polaris Motors of italy  8) I want one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHNSlypJgQk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 11, 2016, 11:09:33 PM
Yes, Polaris FIB 582 to be exact.

Would love to go fishing in one of those. 8)

Your turn, max_thehitman.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 12, 2016, 07:02:51 AM

This is an easy one....

(http://alternathistory.com/files/users/user1884/tagelie-bombardirovshiki-Linke-Hofman-02-03.JPG)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on October 13, 2016, 12:32:28 AM
Very early F-35 variant....aka " The missing Linke"  :D

Cheers

Alfie

P.S Is that a 22ft propeller ?...or are you just pleased to see me  :-*
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 13, 2016, 05:57:25 AM
Very early F-35 variant....aka " The missing Linke"  :D

Cheers

Alfie

P.S Is that a 22ft propeller ?...or are you just pleased to see me  :-*

Not actually the prototype F-35, but you almost got it  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2016, 07:51:53 AM
Lucky me I've just read an article about the company "Linke Hofmann" that built this plane.
The company nowadays btw. still lives on under the roof of the french company "Alstom", they're nowadays "Alstom Transport Deutschland GmbH", formerly named "Linke-Hofmann-Busch GmbH (LHB)" and they're manufacturing rail vehicles.

The plane in question is a Linke-Hofmann R.II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linke-Hofmann_R.II), "probably the largest single propeller driven aircraft that will ever be built" propelled by "the largest single propeller ever used to propel any aircraft in aviation history" with 22 ft 7.5 in diameter.

The plane is essentially based on "Albatros" biplane fighters, enlarged by a 3:1 scale factor.
It didn't make it to WWI, only two planes have been built (R.55/17 and R.58/17).

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 26, 2016, 04:44:25 AM
So I declare myself for the winner and continue the quest :D

Something easy:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/okly0inhd/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7k31ruafx/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on October 26, 2016, 05:02:30 AM
Well, this is the XB-39, essentially a B-29 fitted with Allison V-3420 liquid-cooled engines.
But I must confess that nickname helped a lot... :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 26, 2016, 05:20:38 AM
Absolutely correct Oscarito, congratulations!
Your turn.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on October 26, 2016, 06:07:19 AM
Here...
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/JacuzziJ-7Reo.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/JacuzziJ-7Reo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 26, 2016, 06:10:41 AM
Looks like a quite formidable engine in the nose, but I've got no clue what plane that might be.
I could say it's an early draft for the F-35 but I'm scared of being slapped around then...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on October 26, 2016, 06:20:53 AM
Indeed, I forgot to delete the name of the plane from pic, so that I hope no one try to "Inspect Element". Sorry, and Fair Play, please... :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2016, 07:36:38 AM
I'm taking a total shot in the dark here, but is it a Jacuzzi 7? I'm not sure if I'm correct or not. I vaguely remember seeing this aircraft while I was doing searches for a new bathtub. I don't know the full history, but there were some brothers (7 or 9, not sure) they built (I think) 2 planes. Both crashed after a while and they turned to designing "whirlpools", which I think is another name for awesome bathtub.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 07:50:14 AM
Indeed, Jacuzzi J-7 Rio.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/w0lef5lyn/j7_rio.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/651nvyk4r/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/sv0soy3cf/jacuzzi_mono.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tkjl1b3vv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on October 26, 2016, 08:36:18 AM
You're right! This remarkable plane was the first monoplane with enclosed cockpit and cabin built in USA. Giocondo Jacuzzi, one of the seven brothers from "Jacuzzi Bros." of Berkeley California was killed when the plane had a wing failure. It was powered by 200 hp Hall-Scott engine, and could carry seven people (including pilot).

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 08:43:37 AM
You mean, it's P51's turn, I was still downloading the images when he made his correct guess  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on October 26, 2016, 08:49:00 AM
Oh Yes, of course! Thank you Sniperton, and proceed P-51...  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2016, 08:54:30 AM
Can you give me one moment? I'm trying to make a decision.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2016, 08:59:17 AM
ALL RIGHT! I HAVE MADE MY DECISION!

 
(https://s10.postimg.cc/7t78njzah/Quest.jpg)


GOOD LUCK!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 09:59:13 AM

(http://s21.postimg.cc/ukv6y0th3/Image997.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bsjbufx2r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2016, 10:10:05 AM
That was fast

youre up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 02:10:24 PM

(http://s14.postimg.cc/xamnoqro1/quest6.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/9weoct9ql/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 26, 2016, 03:33:51 PM


Looks like a giant bus with 2 tiny wheels  :D  The 2 men at the door forgot their bus tickets.



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 26, 2016, 03:58:48 PM
I'm gonna take a shot here and say that it's a Junkers G-38   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 04:19:01 PM
Bingo, your turn  :D


(http://s11.postimg.cc/lr9psa1bn/quest5.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/u9j5wm7u7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 26, 2016, 04:31:01 PM
Thanks sniperton, :)

Try this one.

(http://s9.postimg.cc/gq5ge0733/Quest.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/tub0qoz4r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2016, 06:02:30 PM
Looks like an MB.15X or something quite similar  :-[ But the canopy is different, the engine cowling is different, and the camo is strange.

Edit: Koolhoven F.K.58
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 26, 2016, 07:26:42 PM
Bang on sniperton ;)

Your go.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 27, 2016, 03:54:45 AM

(http://s18.postimg.cc/v2v4dkrh5/quest8.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/5k2s0k7x1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 27, 2016, 05:51:07 AM
Ah, the crocodile.

This Tupolev ANT-9 which went into production in 1933 as "PS-9" (passazhirskiy samolot = passenger airplane).
Two ANT-9 were modified for propaganda air unit 'Maxim Gorky', named after different newspapers and magazines, with this particular one named after the satirical magazine "Crocodile".
The reptile-like nose was made of plywood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhAOkkKDEjo

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 27, 2016, 01:35:30 PM
'Excellent, just like the movies!'  :) And thanks for the video, I haven't seen it before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2016, 02:45:49 AM
Thanks, so it's my turn:
(http://s18.postimg.cc/pnqb37jnd/quest2.jpg)

To avoid the obvious:
Since this is no ordinary Hellcat, you need to be a tad more specific ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 28, 2016, 03:14:12 AM
XF-35-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Spitwulf on October 28, 2016, 03:19:35 AM
XF6F-6?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2016, 05:04:50 AM
XF-35-2
Close :D

XF6F-6?
No, not at all.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 28, 2016, 06:01:31 AM
XF6F-2
The first XF6F-1 prototype revised and fitted with a turbocharged Wright R-2600-16 Cyclone radial piston engine. R-2600 replaced by turbo-charged R-2800-21.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2016, 06:13:36 AM
Cheers, you got it Lone Wolf 8)
Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 28, 2016, 06:16:12 AM
Thanks Mike,

Have a go at this one ;)


(http://s14.postimg.cc/vell1k04x/Quest.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/h85u6bp9p/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2016, 06:18:33 AM
Oh boy, it's plain to see this is an F-35C. A=Monoplane, B=Biplane, C=Triplane.
The sick bag below the front panel gives it away :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 28, 2016, 12:54:48 PM
Advertisement of a Milanese design company from 1922 to demonstrate how bamboo and plywood can be utilized in an inventive way when creating decorative outdoor furniture.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 30, 2016, 03:49:28 AM
With a little help from Mr. Google, searching for 3-cylinder engines on triplanes reveales that this plane is equipped with an Anzani engine and therefore probably is a Caproni-Pensuti triplane.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 30, 2016, 04:52:59 AM
Very close, Mike, but still not on spot. This is the Caproni-Pensuti:

(https://s12.postimg.cc/et0gdtn8d/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/s9xewoxjt/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 30, 2016, 08:09:33 AM
Okay, so it's not the 3-cylinder engine, I see.
That means that this is the successor built under Breda's supervision, the Breda-Pensuti:
(https://s21.postimg.cc/z52kzhvjb/breda_triplano_1921.jpg)

The engine makes me wonder.
According to what I could find, the updated Pensuti triplane should have changed from the 3-cylinder Anzani engine to a 10-cylinder one.
The images however show a 6-cylinder engine apparently.
Now that most sources refer to the 10-cylinder one as "Breda-Pensuti B.2", I would be tempted to call this a "Breda-Pensuti B.1" or whatever lol 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on October 30, 2016, 08:10:35 AM
Advertisement of a Milanese design company from 1922 to demonstrate how bamboo and plywood can be utilized in an inventive way when creating decorative outdoor furniture.

UAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAH  :D :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 30, 2016, 08:19:11 AM
You got it Mike  8)

 Here's the details that were with the photo.

The Breda-Pensuti Triplane the second sample of the Pensuti Triplane [Italy, 1922]
After the war Emilio Pensuti designed an ultra-light plane of very small dimensions. He chose a triplane configuration to be able to get even smaller wings. His design was built by Caproni, not unnaturally as Pensuti was the chief test pilot at Caproni. Unforyunately devlopment of the design was delayed by the death of Pensuti in a crash of a giant Caproni Triplane (Ca.4) which got on fire in flight.
As there were some more Italian ultra light designs they apparently were made to participate in Italian ultra-light contests. A second sample of the Pensuti design was built by the Breda firm ca. 1922. This second sample had a modified tail section and a stronger 10-cylinder Anzani engine. The machine entered the Italian civil register s I-BADZ. It lasted till December 1926.
Due to the various builders the 'Pensuti Triplane' is identified as the Caproni-Pensuti (the first sample) and the Breda-Pensuti or sometimes without the Pensuti name as Breda Ba.1.

Lone Wolf
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 30, 2016, 08:37:13 AM
Thanks Lone Wolf.
The 6-cylinder engine still makes me wonder...
Nice choice by the way, that was really tough.

Anyway, next round:
(https://s18.postimg.cc/a07unss4p/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 30, 2016, 09:05:59 AM
Thanks Mike and funny you should pick this one as I was just looking at this yesterday  ;D

 Kaiser-Fleetwings XBTK-1


(https://s13.postimg.cc/hisz0aobr/800px_XBTK_1_at_Bristol_PA_1946.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/k04q7k883/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 30, 2016, 11:15:57 AM
Ha, lol :))
Yes, 100% right Lone Wolf, my regards!

Your turn.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on October 30, 2016, 11:31:28 AM
Thanks again Mike  ;D

Something a little different this time.  ;)


(https://s22.postimg.cc/lq7hszi7l/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5rys2unzh/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 01, 2016, 11:28:31 AM
Hm... no clue, not really.
Is that registration code "LQ-GMF"?
If so, it would indicate that this should be an argentine civil aircraft.
Whatever...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 01, 2016, 12:44:41 PM
1953...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 01, 2016, 12:45:20 PM
I've spent more than an hour on this bloody plane, but no joy.
The emblem reminds me of something, but I can't remember what.
Anyway, I think it's time to ask for some help.  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 01, 2016, 12:58:01 PM
It is the FMA IAe35 Huanquero
Huanquero in Quichua native language  means intimidating buzzer hornet
Designed by Kurt Tank and Paul Klages in 1953.
Gen. Peron, president of Argentina at that time baptize "the Justicialist of air" Justicialista is the name of the  political movement initiated by Peron.
Designed for general tasks since it should be able to perform the functions of advanced flight training and armament, light transport up to seven passengers and three crew members, air ambulance and photographic reconnaissance


(https://s13.postimg.cc/y84pcx3x3/IAe35_Huanquero.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hkd7af95f/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 01, 2016, 01:19:19 PM
That makes perfect sense, my regards LP ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 01, 2016, 02:04:39 PM
If lone wolf gives validate the answer I propose this flying wing.

If you can answer also to  for whath loadout was designed.

(https://s11.postimg.cc/mjmkwlzdv/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iahuufw4f/)

(https://s21.postimg.cc/4c59vh9tj/quest2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o6rbhlp0z/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 01, 2016, 05:06:07 PM
Same as before +3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DINFIA_IA_38
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 01, 2016, 09:15:31 PM
Argentina from 1945 to 1960 in aeronautics was the closest thing to the frankestein´s hangar section .

The flying wing "FMA  IAe38 Naranjero" was designed by the german Reimar Horten.

Naranjero in Spanish is who carrying oranges ... That was his theoretical use.
Carrying in its rear cargo bay 6 tons of oranges ... is not joke!
In the photo of the front you can see the orange bushes far on the horizon

You turn sniperton!

(https://s21.postimg.cc/l8xdt1ll3/ala_volante_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/osjbiuoar/)

(https://s21.postimg.cc/5oulg90uf/ala_volante3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/866cnikqr/)

(https://s21.postimg.cc/vyfnz1mrr/FMAIAe_38_Naranjero_0019.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5q4j9o2o3/)

(https://s21.postimg.cc/emfbdltaf/naranjero.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c53k6c9dv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2016, 07:30:37 AM
Thanks, so let us remain with pusher prop aircrafts.


(https://s15.postimg.cc/ke0vbrcx7/quest8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/epukkv8kn/)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/pfl0ygfch/quest9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oq28m3est/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 02, 2016, 11:46:54 AM

It looks like a seaplane ...
But i think it is not, because the propellers collide the water! neither seen the out floats to stabilize in water.
Super clean and refined design ...  by sober seems English, by curves seems Italian...   
Tail markings look similar in black and white photo.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 02, 2016, 02:15:16 PM
Piaggio P.23M Transport Prototype
https://oldmachinepress.com/2013/06/24/piaggio-p-23m-transport-prototype/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2016, 02:25:37 PM
Excellent! But I still don't know why the fuselage has a flying boat shape. Anyway, it has a beautiful gull-shape wing and an odd-enough engine configuration. I think it's a remarkable plane in several respects, even if it was not a successful design.

Your turn, Dreamk  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 02, 2016, 02:26:50 PM
from the link I brought on the P.23M : "The underside of the aerodynamically clean fuselage had a keel, much like a flying boat, and was watertight. While the aircraft could not operate from the water, the keel fuselage design was incorporated to facilitate emergency water landings. "....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 02, 2016, 02:27:43 PM
And now.....
(https://s22.postimg.cc/j21i5gh75/p_7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vtfobyqz1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 02, 2016, 03:24:34 PM
Finnish ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2016, 06:52:46 PM
Seems to be real Franken. Prop and engine belongs to a 109, undercarriage to a 190, and tail to a Stuka.  ;) :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 02, 2016, 07:08:46 PM
The engine DB 605 and propeller are from bf 109, so should play for the blue team
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2016, 07:58:11 PM
Tricky, could be an early Mustang too.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 02, 2016, 09:58:54 PM
is the VL Pyörremyrsky??? i found it!
finnish bf 109 of wood. named Hurricane... lol

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VL_Py%C3%B6rremyrsky
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 02, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
Now I suggest you one really strange ...
Hint: there is an even uglier variant
(https://s18.postimg.cc/c8f1rn33d/feo.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/joebdfqsl/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on November 02, 2016, 10:25:59 PM
hold on, locopiston - how this thread works, is you first wait for confirmation that you have guessed correctly.
You can't just assume you are correct and carry on with a new picture.
Please wait for confirmation from previous guy that your guess is correct.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 03, 2016, 01:22:49 AM
If locopiston is right, the his pic is a Short Sturgeon, and I don't have anything so open house. Or am I jumping too far ahead?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 03, 2016, 03:41:15 AM
Yes, it's the Finnish Pyörremyrsky (Whirlwind) Fighter of 1945 - only one flyable aircraft was completed before the end of the war.
Take a Yak and a Me-109 and mix their designs - and you get this.
Powered by a 12-cylinder inverted-Vee Daimler-Benz DB 605AC engine rated at 1475hp, the Pyorremyrsky had a single-spar wooden wing with plywood skinning and a fuselage of steel-tube construction with detachable metal panels forward and a wooden ply-covered mono-coque aft. Armament comprised one engine-mounted 20mm MG 151 cannon and two 12.7mm LKK/42 machine guns, provision being made for two 200kg bombs underwing.
The Pyörremyrsky design was considered quite successful. It could outclimb the Bf 109G-6 and it was very maneuvrable. It was considered almost ready for mass production. Its only major problem with the design was found to be the low-quality glue used in the joints.
the maximum speed at sea level 522 km / h
the maximum speed at an altitude of 6000 meters of 620-645 km / h
cruising speed 380 km / h
time of climb of 5000 meters 4 min 30 sec
Flight duration 1.5 hours
service ceiling of 11,250 m

(https://s13.postimg.cc/6nnqa4qbb/VL_Pyorremyrsky_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bmb8onu43/)(https://s13.postimg.cc/rltw87q5z/pyorremyrsky_2.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/gz032si0j/)(https://s13.postimg.cc/48vuppa2f/pyorremyrsky_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dgo36eh4j/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 03, 2016, 05:42:56 AM
I apologize.
Malone is rigt. I was jump the confirmation... is the ansiety of hwo live at GTM-3. Too early for ones, too late for others.

I learn the rule.

The plane I post was the Short Sturgeon TT2.

Mexchiwa is right!

I post the ugliest variant.

you turn mexchiwa!

(https://s15.postimg.cc/qjl4tewx7/short_sturgeon_sb_3_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/w7rfkb19j/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 03, 2016, 08:30:04 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 03, 2016, 09:09:27 AM
Nice :)
Guess this one:
(https://s11.postimg.cc/geaj43y7n/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 04, 2016, 11:07:42 AM
australian?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2016, 01:47:28 PM
Definitely yes  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 04, 2016, 02:07:39 PM
The first of two LJW7 Gannet twin-engined photographic, survey and ambulance aircraft built by the Tuggan Aircraft Co.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2016, 02:22:52 PM
Absolutely right LW, your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 04, 2016, 02:44:50 PM
Thanks Mike  :)

Lets try something rotary this time ;)


(https://s11.postimg.cc/k1pic0on7/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/edj7l4kan/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 04, 2016, 09:56:09 PM
i think is a end of 70's large scale moulinex, i post her little sister
(https://s11.postimg.cc/tcp6ugir7/moulinette_hachoir_moulinex_compresse.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d1p2y569b/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 04, 2016, 10:08:45 PM


LMAO  :D  its a large size Moulinex with a pilot !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 05, 2016, 01:09:49 AM
Without a doubt that's 2 british soldiers sitting in that thingy thing.
What is it?
A desperate attempt of obstinate soldiers to cross the channel just before brexit?
A german UFO found in the cliffs of cornwall?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 05, 2016, 02:26:36 AM
(https://s11.postimg.cc/k1pic0on7/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/edj7l4kan/)

Westland WG 33.

According to helicopter history site http://www.helis.com/ it was intend to be a 2-seat light reconnaissance helicopter but due to a lack of interest or funding the project was abandoned. Only 1 mock-up built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on November 05, 2016, 02:48:07 AM
"Westland started investigations in 1977 into a light two seat
helicopter that could be used for aerial reconnaissance without the need for a skilled
pilot. "

 o_O

I know it has coaxial rotors but that a/c has "Horrible Death" written all over it ..... :D

Made in Yeovil in 1977...says it all really  ;)

I think I'll stick to Bleriot 11's  thank you   8)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 05, 2016, 06:52:11 AM
 You got it Shakaali  :)


I agree alfie. This doesn't show much in the way of survivability if an incident should happen especially if you have to punch the ejector seat button.  :D

I'm tempted to build this one just to see how it flies. ;)

Lone Wolf

P.s Moulinex perhaps but I was thinking more along the lines of Ninja Blender.


(https://s11.postimg.cc/favx8n0tv/496d3085_6334_4576_9817_ef4aee352130_1_58a2d7373.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b1r76gxkf/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 05, 2016, 09:06:43 AM
Ok, here you go.

What is this aircraft?  Or, actually, what was this aircraft before it collided with a henhouse.


(https://s12.postimg.cc/jae4ke3jh/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f19ei80a1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 05, 2016, 09:22:21 AM
It's too easy. Another please :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloster_Gamecock
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 05, 2016, 09:35:21 AM
Darn. Didn't know the same picture is in Wikipedia  :P Mine was from http://www.ilmailumuseot.fi/tuotteet.html?id=20738/233732

But yes, it is Gloster Gamecock II, AFAIK the only surviving Gamecock in the world. It is at display in Finnish Aviation Museum in Vantaa. 

I visited there a few years back. Our guide said that hens were very excited as a big and strong gamecock came to visit them through the wall  :D

Your turn, sniperton
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 05, 2016, 10:48:54 AM
I haven't found the Wiki picture first. I simply searched for WWII Finnish aircraft wrecks in museum, and came accross to your image in less than 5 minutes. I think it was really too easy, much easier than if you had uploaded a historical b/w photo of an intact plane. You gave me a chance to 'cheat' and I did so.  :(
If you have another quest in the attic, please proceed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 05, 2016, 11:25:32 AM
Well, I wouldn't call that cheating. That is creative background work I expected, although you were quite fast  :D

Using Google Image search would be cheating...

Go ahead, sniperton. Or call it an open house.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 05, 2016, 12:23:05 PM
I use google, but not image search. I type in a few search keywords and eye-scan the images google finds.

OK, just for fun:

(https://s11.postimg.cc/q6mzvm7er/quest10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yowfzydxb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 05, 2016, 02:12:43 PM
Nice choice sniperton, but I got this one ;)

Focke-Wulf F 19 Ente.

The Focke-Wulf F 19 Ente (German: "Duck") was a German experimental "canard" aircraft in the late 1920s. ( Wikipedia )
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 05, 2016, 03:13:37 PM
Congrats. Here's a video showing it flying:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-hcQwCHY9o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 05, 2016, 05:13:20 PM


That is one crazy looking airplane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 05, 2016, 05:57:43 PM
Thanks sniperton   :)

Sure is Max and I can't imagine what the forward visibility of that would have been like.

Not a very good pic but give this one a try.


(https://s14.postimg.cc/ahge9g701/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vr40kanal/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 06, 2016, 03:31:51 AM
Yes, finally I know something again :D
This is just accidentally since I've read a detailed report about early torpedo bombers lately.
The plane in question is a Sopwith Cuckoo, the first british Land-plane specifically built for carrier operations.
It's been introduced as the "Sopwith T.1" and made it's maiden flight in 1917.
It's been named "Cuckoo" after the armistice and following severe issues with the Cuckoo Mk.I's Sunbeam Arab engine, 20 T.1s were converted to use Wolseley Viper engines as shown in this picture.
So to be specific, this is a Sopwith T.1 Cuckoo Mk.II

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 06, 2016, 08:01:46 AM
Bang on Mike  ;)

Amazing how our research can coincide with the quest challenge at times. ( insert " Twilight Zone " theme here )  :D

Let's see what ya got for use now Mike,

Lone Wolf
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 06, 2016, 09:09:17 AM
Thanks LW :)
Frankly the best thing I have at the moment is:

Open Round

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 06, 2016, 02:40:08 PM
You're welcome Mike and since you've made this an open round.

I give you this one to ponder over. :)


(https://s3.postimg.cc/ok39ld69f/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pz4ua37cf/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 06, 2016, 05:56:36 PM
tree bladed propeller?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 06, 2016, 06:26:09 PM
Berliner-Joyce P-16?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 06, 2016, 09:11:14 PM
 That it is and nicely done mexchiwa  :)

Your turn mate ;)

Lone Wolf
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 07, 2016, 08:32:52 AM
Here's an easy one - even has civil reg under the wing:

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/xplane3_zpsme8nmpne.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 07, 2016, 05:45:46 PM
looks like a hawk 75 with the engine of one liberator... i can't reach which variant is
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 07, 2016, 06:19:59 PM
Turbocharged P-36?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 07, 2016, 10:46:16 PM
This is actually a radial engine 81A (P-40) used by Pratt & Whitney as a test bed for the Twin Wasp SSC7-G (R-1830).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 08, 2016, 12:55:47 AM
Lone Wolf is right - his turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 08, 2016, 04:10:23 AM
Ahh, I see. It was tricky  :D

(https://s14.postimg.cc/rkos8q64h/p40twinwaspsu2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6b15xvptp/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 08, 2016, 06:05:09 AM
Thanks mexchiwa and yes it was sniperton  :D

This one may be too easy but let's see. :)




(https://s14.postimg.cc/kiwhvek9t/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4kns59q1p/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2016, 06:55:32 AM
The last of the "O"s, Curtiss O-52 Owl.
A nice aircraft but not up to date anymore when WW2 began.
Not much to say about that aircraft, I like it but pilots at that time didn't ;)
The exhaust config is remarkable for a radial engine.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 08, 2016, 08:03:44 AM
Definitely an interesting arrangement for the exhaust indeed and a nice looking aircraft but like you said Mike it was outdated by the start of WWII.

Your go Mike.

Lone Wolf
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2016, 08:16:55 AM
Okay, something easy.
There's an extra cookie if you can explain why the nose wheel is that short 8)

(https://s11.postimg.cc/x5s371c3n/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 08, 2016, 08:37:36 AM
FJ-1 and I have no idea.  To ease maintenance?  The front leg wouldn't extend?  Optical illusion?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 08, 2016, 08:46:40 AM
http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/XFJ-1-Fury,-Kneeling-2F3XC5BQO9B.html

"A special feature was the bending nose gear, so the fighter could kneel down on the crowded deck of an aircraft carrier"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2016, 08:51:10 AM
Both is right.
The baton goes to mexchiwa, your turn!
The cookie goes to sniperton :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 08, 2016, 09:56:28 AM
I'd of guessed at the result of CFC-Woof's landings from what he tells us from his flying days with F-86s in the RCAF. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2016, 11:57:58 AM
Hahaha, yes I've recently read the story.
Outstanding, especially the fact that he could walk away from it ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 08, 2016, 01:20:56 PM
I'll give it to sniperton
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 08, 2016, 06:32:55 PM
Damn, I'm not prepared, I just went for the cake, please entertain us with a quest  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 09, 2016, 01:29:09 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 09, 2016, 07:32:21 AM
Something easy again?
What's this:
(https://s22.postimg.cc/tkz7c4jch/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2016, 10:32:08 AM
The previous one sank onto its knees, this one is falling back. The next one should be OK  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 09, 2016, 11:24:25 AM
Averaged it's okay already ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 09, 2016, 05:56:32 PM
That would be the North American FJ-4F test and evaluation aircraft, fitted with an auxiliary rocket motor and supplementary fuel tank. Two conversions from FJ-4 ( Wikipedia )


(https://s14.postimg.cc/98uig9jht/FJ_4_F_Fury_on_the_ground_1957.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6rir8zzl9/)

And firing it's rocket motor.

(https://s12.postimg.cc/4ux36iir1/BI212190.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9tkll1mjt/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 09, 2016, 10:32:41 PM
Absolutely correct, your turn Lone Wolf :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 10, 2016, 08:51:21 AM
Thanks Mike,   ;D


 Try this one.  8)


(https://s17.postimg.cc/941pxr9yn/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7p05918vf/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 10, 2016, 08:59:53 AM
Oh... need to ask my books.
The tail looks U.S. built but... ah, I'll wait for my books ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 10, 2016, 09:33:00 AM
Mike is right, but I can't tell which subtype and motor version is depicted here.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/4hcfj534v/robin6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hy9e20dgb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 11, 2016, 02:50:19 AM
Books say it's a Curtiss Robin.
To narrow down the exact type, this plane looks pretty much like the long-range "C-2" version but it probably isn't.
The engine is definitive a Curtiss Challanger, that funny double-row six cylinder radial engine.
Most probably this is a "C-1" version and it's indicated that it could be reg. no. N325K, in that case the picture would have probably been taken in Torrance, California.
Note that the N325K registration has been reused since, the last plane I know of carrying that registration was a North American T3J/T-39 Sabreliner in 2001.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Lone Wolf on November 11, 2016, 06:33:53 AM
You are correct Mike.

    This is indeed the Curtis C-1 Robin and thanks for the info on N325K.

Your go. ;)

Lone Wolf


(https://s14.postimg.cc/894sk1wpd/nc292e_curtis_robin_j1_130_dsc_3336r.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/owwamjrgt/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 13, 2016, 12:44:50 PM
A sort of "out of competition" airplane, just to entertain you with this beautiful, strange bird until Mike returns with the next quest:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/54rp6aquh/quest12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g4cwhwh9h/)


(https://s18.postimg.cc/ek725vvg9/quest13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5cetp6odx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on November 13, 2016, 01:30:20 PM
That's a wacky beast sniperton. I want one! It's Italian, right?

Cloyd
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 13, 2016, 02:07:27 PM
Savioa-Marchetti S.55?  Think there may still be the remains of one in South America
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ace on November 13, 2016, 02:31:30 PM
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,26545.0.html

Close enough?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 13, 2016, 03:35:47 PM
Yep, you both are correct, it's the SM S.55. BTW I haven't known that we have a modplane by gio963tto. Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2016, 10:57:22 PM
until Mike returns with the next quest
No, no.
I let it stall, my fault.
It's mexchiwa's turn now :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 14, 2016, 11:25:00 AM
I don't have anything, open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on November 14, 2016, 12:00:12 PM
Pretty common aircraft, theoretically it should be easy so I selected some photos in which the design isn't so obvious.

I'm curious if anyone can identify the exact variant of the aircraft.

I prepared 3 photos, if you guys want some help I can upload them, just say it.


(https://s21.postimg.cc/3m4r5jkwn/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h31poev83/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 14, 2016, 02:16:22 PM
Don't think it's a T-6/SNJ.  Gonna say the us markings are a red herring and it's a Yak-52. How wrong am I?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on November 14, 2016, 02:36:03 PM
You are not wrong :D
It is a Yak-52 with few modifications

(https://s13.postimg.cc/9rljavag7/fab2261f1ab4c9a709a33cb1623dd817.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/55pf2iowz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 14, 2016, 03:01:35 PM
OHHH, that's cheeky, real cheeky and sneaky.  >:D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 15, 2016, 03:04:33 AM
I Aint  got nothin. Somebody else post one
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2016, 10:19:45 AM
Okay, time for something harder.
Maybe.
Maybe not, who knows :D

What's this? (No, the answer is not "a Zeppelin", I'm asking for what is underneath):

(https://s15.postimg.cc/43lr7sm17/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 15, 2016, 10:31:40 AM
Something straight out of Crimson Skies, at least, what it was based on 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2016, 10:34:42 AM
1. A scene from Iron Sky 2 before post-production.

2. Maybe this?


(https://s11.postimg.cc/p94jc4e03/siemtopglider.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/plvxiaw9r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2016, 11:03:42 AM
Not number 1 and not exactly number 2 either, but the question remains:
What is it?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 15, 2016, 11:38:23 AM
Why does it look like a flying bomb..? That's a mini fuel tank above it for sure, it's got wings. It's a flying bomb of some sort.  :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2016, 05:41:04 PM
I think it's a wire-controlled glide torpedo developed by Siemens-Schuckert during WWI and launched from under the belly of an L35 Zeppelin as depicted below. I guess it's one of the earlier versions from about 1916/17, but I have no clue which one.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/uvelzffyz/L35et_D3_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4zuvg8e53/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 15, 2016, 10:17:22 PM
Holy crap are those aerial torpedoes?!  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2016, 11:43:20 PM
I think it's a wire-controlled glide torpedo developed by Siemens-Schuckert during WWI and launched from under the belly of an L35 Zeppelin as depicted below. I guess it's one of the earlier versions from about 1916/17, but I have no clue which one.
Absolutely right.
It's the early 1917 version of the Siemens-Schuckert aerial torpedo, controlled via a thin wire from it's launching aircraft (Zeppelin during trials, intended carrier aircraft was the Siemens-Schuckert R VIII). The picture was taken in Jüterbog (https://www.google.com/maps/place/J%C3%BCterbog,+Germany/@51.993389,12.6978397,9z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x47a8788d96c95cd3:0xf196bced8a54e1b2!8m2!3d51.9964734!4d13.0756312) Summer 1917.
The carrier is "L 35" (LZ 80), an "R" class "Super Zeppelin" with 19 gas cells.

The picture was taken from the book
"German Guided Missiles" by Heinz J. Nowarra (Translation by James C. Cable), Schiffer Military/Aviation History Atglen, PA - (C) 1993 Schiffer Publishing Ltd. - ISBN 0-88740-475-8

If you like to know more about these aerial torpedoes of WWI but don't want to buy the book, this site has a little bit of information too: http://warnepieces.blogspot.de/2011/12/guided-missiles-world-war-one-style.html

Your turn sniperton :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2016, 07:42:42 AM
Thanks Mike. I found that site, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to identify this eco-friendly early anti-ship cruise missile  :D

This was a fairly common plane in WWII, and it won't be hard to track it down:


(https://s17.postimg.cc/blmha1pf3/quest3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wva3kw5pn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2016, 08:59:43 AM
Surrender markings with lots of C-47s in the background:
It's a jap.
I don't know which one at the moment, but it's a jap :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on November 16, 2016, 09:57:26 AM

This was a fairly common plane in WWII, and it won't be hard to track it down:


This is a Kyushu K11W Shiragiku (White Chrysanthemum) Used for Advanced Bomber Crew Training, Transport, and Anti-Submarine Warfare, but it inevitably (and unenviably) fell to the role of a Kamikaze aircraft.

Thanks for the hint Storebror  :D

Link: http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=771 (http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=771)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2016, 10:16:39 AM
Okay chaps, my turn.  :D
It would be much appreciated if you would do sniperton the compliment to let him decide whether your answer was right or not.
Thanks :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on November 16, 2016, 10:22:17 AM
Okay chaps, my turn.  :D
It would be much appreciated if you would do sniperton the compliment to let him decide whether your answer was right or not.
Thanks :)

Sorry, forgot about that! I'll remove the post until he responds, and re-post after he answers.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2016, 10:24:05 AM
I'm sure you're right too, but waiting for the questioner is a matter of respect me thinks.
Thanks for your understanding and for the patience :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2016, 10:28:27 AM
No problem, the answer was correct. Anyway:

(https://s21.postimg.cc/u5kc0z9gn/kaman_hh43_tuzoltas.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f9lstdy1v/)

 ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on November 16, 2016, 10:30:03 AM
No! He already found it out before I reposted it!  ;D

Ok, but you still have to say the full name...

(https://s14.postimg.cc/hbi2ed9v5/DSCN1577.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sb39pz0a5/)

Was walking in a parking lot several years ago and saw this thing buzz over. Very cute little thing, but a bit strange looking. I had absolutely no idea what it was until a little while ago. It's a blurry shot, but that's good so you can't read the contractor name off the side! Extra credit, explain who used it and what it was used for.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Kaman HH-43 Huskie Reg. No. N43FK C/N 60-0289 built 1962.
Owner: Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Bloomfield, CT 06002 United States New England.
One of only two airworthy H-43 Huskies worldwide, used for pilot training.
With life-limited blades and no additional blades known, it won't be long before both flying Huskies are retired.
The photo also clearly shows the servo-flap, a hallmark of Kaman's helicopters.
This is used instead of traditional cyclic controls to maneuver the helicopter.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on November 16, 2016, 10:42:55 AM
Kaman HH-43 Huskie Reg. No. N43FK C/N 60-0289 built 1962.
Owner: Kaman Aerospace Corporation, Bloomfield, CT 06002 United States New England.
Best regards - Mike

Outstanding! So I guess a "hard one" for me is not really hard at all for you guys!

One of only two airworthy H-43 Huskies worldwide, used for pilot training.
With life-limited blades and no additional blades known, it won't be long before both flying Huskies are retired.
The photo also clearly shows the servo-flap, a hallmark of Kaman's helicopters.
This is used instead of traditional cyclic controls to maneuver the helicopter.

Best regards - Mike

I was wondering about the flaps, I knew they were for control, but didn't see them on some of the military variants. You can see similar flaps on the Kaman X2. So those old HH-43s are probably their trainer for the revolutionary K Max:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/g9b3nnbzt/95ab8ba7689fe832d98865bda1ac5d89.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q6m4gpjlh/)

Loved watching videos of this thing lifting piles of logs at the New England Air Museum!

Someone else's turn to do a "harder one"  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2016, 11:17:44 AM
There's a good explanation about the Servo Flaps here:
http://www.helis.com/howflies/servo.php

Now that sniperton had this bird first, I guess it's his turn, right?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2016, 11:20:23 AM
I guess it's a typical 'open house' situation now  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on November 16, 2016, 11:48:31 AM
There's a good explanation about the Servo Flaps here:
http://www.helis.com/howflies/servo.php


Very interesting, thank you.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 17, 2016, 12:08:21 AM
I guess it's a typical 'open house' situation now  ;D
Okay...
This one should be fairly easy:
(https://s18.postimg.cc/d9sr0wge1/quest5.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 17, 2016, 03:50:06 PM
Hi all,

Well, I'm a little ashamed about jumping in... But this one strongly reminded me of some british design, so I googled "british flying wing" and came up with this : Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 52.

Very interesting and funny thread by the way, keep it up !

Best regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 17, 2016, 10:52:18 PM
I'm a little ashamed about jumping in
Why that?
Everyone is invited to guess here and your guess was spot on!

Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 52.
Absolutely right.
Just let me add that this picture shows the 2nd aircraft, the one equipped with Derwent engines (TS363).
Aircraft no.1 was equipped with Nene engines (TS368).

Your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 18, 2016, 03:34:06 AM
Without Dr. Google I wouldn't have guessed  :-[

Whatever, here is something that is worth a try maybe. Happy hunting !

Regards

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5774/31046093326_d4f1482ef0_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 18, 2016, 03:39:13 AM
 As regards the previous, was this a test bed for the Vulcan one wonders?

Another question engendered by this entertaining thread. Ho could the French, known for their sense of style and panache design so many ugly aircraft?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 18, 2016, 04:57:53 AM
Chubakka's DIY V-1 attached to the Millennium Falcon.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 18, 2016, 05:02:10 AM
The picture shows a JB-2 "Loon" flying bomb attached to a B-17.
Full scale picture here:
(https://s22.postimg.cc/gunr59mtt/B_17_with_JB_2_Loons.jpg)

The JB-2 has been developed from crashed V-1 buzzbombs on great britain in june 1944.
It's been a great reverse engineering job: Only 3 weeks after the first V-1 splashed on UK, the first JB-2 copy was launched in the U.S.
Initial plans were to use them in the assault of the japanese homeland, but actually none was used in combat.

How could the French, known for their sense of style and panache design so many ugly aircraft?
How come it's impossible to answer that question without violating the forum rules? 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 18, 2016, 05:24:05 AM
Evidence speaks for itself  ;)

And yes the development story of that jet bomb is pretty amazing.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 18, 2016, 08:27:24 AM
So here we go, next quest:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/je53tjc1d/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 18, 2016, 10:48:55 AM
Ah, a rare bird indeed! Only 6 of the kind were ever built, and this specific one was used as a testbed for development of different jet engines (hence the two outboard nacelles). Standard ones only had the 4 inboard engines packed into twin nacelles. The airframe itself was a development of an older piston-engined transport plane, which itself just missed deployment in WW2.

As for the name and country of origin, i'll leave it for someone else. Should not be hard to guess now! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 18, 2016, 01:22:44 PM
Without googling... I'll only say that vertical stabilizer tastes a bit like a Douglas design... yes??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2016, 05:57:16 AM
Douglas? Not at all.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on November 19, 2016, 06:59:40 AM
An early Avro business/experimental jet?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2016, 09:44:49 AM
Avro experimental jet fits pretty well.
Now the question is: Which one?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on November 19, 2016, 09:50:09 AM
AVRO 706 Ashton?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2016, 10:17:55 AM
Absolutely true George.

Some background information:
The picture shows the Avro Ashton Mk.3 "WB493" landing at Filton in 1955.
WB493 first flew on 18 December 1951, and was delivered to the R.A.E., Farnborough, for high altitude brush wear investigations and instrument development.
It then came to the Bristol Engine Division, Filton, in 1955 as test bed for advanced marks of reheat Bristol Olympus turbojets.
An Olympus was mounted outboard of each nacelle and in 1957-58 the aircraft flew with the port Olympus replaced by the Bristol Orpheus.

Your turn George!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on November 19, 2016, 10:22:45 AM
Google was my friend! ;)

No worthy subject to propose. Open house!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 19, 2016, 11:10:00 AM
Douglas? Not at all.

Just a pure guess!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 19, 2016, 02:06:36 PM

(https://s17.postimg.cc/6v161jhqn/guess.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cj7gsfm2z/)


guess this ellegant plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 20, 2016, 12:23:23 AM
It's available as early alpha mod here ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 20, 2016, 02:16:20 AM
Some kind of He-112 prototype ?

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 20, 2016, 02:36:20 AM
Czech...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 20, 2016, 04:03:58 AM
Avia B.35 third prototype or B.135 ?   :P



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 20, 2016, 09:33:51 PM

(https://s21.postimg.cc/jssj4dk5j/avia135red.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/idqyfnj2b/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/6lrlo89qx/avia135blue.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gvu0ngzmd/)

Yes, it's the Avia 135, Czech and Bulgarian.
Played for both teams, blue and red.
Hunts for 111 and liberators.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_B-135

good to know this plane is here as mod!
tanks Storebror!

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,42212.msg485986.html#msg485986

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,13659.36.html

point for Gaston

you turn alexandre442!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 21, 2016, 01:30:12 AM
That should be Mike's turn or Gaston's  ;)

The elephant was standing still in the corridor  :D

Otherwise let's call it an open house.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 21, 2016, 01:38:17 AM
Definitely your turn alex, you solved it!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 21, 2016, 06:18:08 AM
OK then...

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5671/31155172625_3bf99ea668_o.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 21, 2016, 07:16:52 AM
Edit: God damn it I got the wrong number, it's the DH. 88* Comet... I had forgotten it's number so I Google'd it and got the Airliner one. *Facepalm* I test flew and did the maiden flight for someone who scratchbuilt a RC kit of this bird, it was fast and man did it handle well! 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 21, 2016, 07:50:59 AM
In fact it isn't, but I agree it could have been  ;)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 21, 2016, 08:40:29 AM
I've got a DH.88 poster hanging in the attic and it definitely doesn't look as froggy as this one 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 21, 2016, 03:52:19 PM
The pic is tricky, first I guessed it was a single-engine late-war Italian fighter with two engines instead of one.  >:(

Now I see that both BOT Ghost129er and Mike were right, this is probably the French 'localized' version of the DH.88, the Caudron C.640.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 22, 2016, 12:28:09 AM
You're almost right Sniperton, but not quite yet   :-|

There is a detail that makes the difference.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 22, 2016, 08:44:29 AM
Do you mean this one?

http://www.aviastar.org/air/france/caudron_c-670.php

(https://s17.postimg.cc/fb7nb9u8v/c670.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/apbj2x8pn/)

 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 22, 2016, 08:59:41 AM
Me thinks sniperton nailed it 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 22, 2016, 09:37:24 AM
If so, it's a typical 'shared kill' situation. I think a bit less artistic photo of this nearly non-existant plane would have helped a lot anyway...  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on November 22, 2016, 11:18:37 AM
That is right, but it's hard to find something that last longer than five minutes around here  :D

Your turn Sniperton, congrats.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 22, 2016, 03:11:07 PM
The congrats go back to BOT Ghost129er and Storebror, without their aid I would not have been able to come to the solution.
This one is dedicated to our engine-specialists:


(https://s15.postimg.cc/kjc45wuej/quest14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/k6kpzqc4n/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 22, 2016, 03:32:18 PM
It is a Bolkhovitinov S-2M-103 Sparka (first flight 1940)

https://oldmachinepress.com/2013/05/24/bolkhovitinov-s-2m-103-sparka/

(https://oldmachinepress.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/bolkhovitinov-s-2m-103.jpg)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 22, 2016, 03:38:02 PM
DAMN!

I was about to press post.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 22, 2016, 05:21:55 PM
Great, indeed, Max has the baton  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 23, 2016, 05:39:02 AM

Great!  ;D I am going to give you an easy one !

(http://www.strangeracer.com/images/content/187876.jpg)
-

No, no  :D
~I am just joking
The image is the one below...

Guess what it is?

(http://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/05/54cb2805082d7_-_bizarre-aircraft-05-0114-de.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 23, 2016, 05:50:23 AM
The Grumman X-29~ Throwback to Jane's Fighter Anthology! 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 23, 2016, 05:57:40 AM


That is Correct!!  8)

Your turn BOT Ghost123er!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 23, 2016, 06:10:58 AM
Guess what it is?
German Engineering.
*SCNR*
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 23, 2016, 06:23:37 AM
Open house; just wanted to yell the answer. 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 23, 2016, 06:52:24 AM
Guess this one:
(https://s12.postimg.cc/wy5gifejh/quest4.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on November 23, 2016, 07:06:52 AM
YP-29A??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 23, 2016, 07:12:23 AM
That was fast :o
Congratulations, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 26, 2016, 12:58:58 PM
This thread has 3 days dead, let's relive it
More than one day is open house.

Guess this!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/l540qoqa9/guess.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/695hj3evh/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 26, 2016, 03:58:16 PM
The counter-rotating props seem to be a three-blade vs a four-blade, but I haven't found any such configuration for the Douglas xTB2D Skypirate as it looks like  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 26, 2016, 09:12:10 PM
Is an optical effect ... the hidden blade is just above the nose

Yes it's the Douglas XTB2 D-2 Skypirate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate

Prototype to replace the avenguer, the counter-rotating propellers are for face the torque and thus be able to launch stable the torpedoes.
The plane have the same size and weight as the B-25

Post a photo  to see the two propellers of four counter-rotating blades stopped.

(https://s12.postimg.cc/xgjt8qbml/TB2_D_Skypirate_02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8aiv1wac9/)

Your turn sniperton!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 27, 2016, 01:10:41 AM
That plane's a beast, thanks for choosing it loco :)
I love the "corncob" engine 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 27, 2016, 05:08:25 AM


That is one amazing looking airplane. I never knew about this one.
 It looks big too.


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 27, 2016, 01:28:17 PM
Yep, it's a real beast  :D

This one should be fairly easy:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/dpaepvqgf/quest15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7ocpst3u3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 27, 2016, 04:57:15 PM
It's a Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk as delivered by Curtiss.  Some were refitted to a floatplane configuration and used at the very end of WWII by a few US warships.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 27, 2016, 05:30:20 PM
Here's an airplane I'd love to see in IL2, but it hasn't been modeled yet ...

(http://i67.tinypic.com/k33jih.jpg)


Any idea's to what type it is and what nationality it is?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 27, 2016, 06:28:38 PM
Yes, it's the Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk, mostly used as a float recon plane towards the end of the war, but delivered in a land configuration to units using it most of the time, as can be seen here in my pic. But I guess the plane you uploaded in your 2nd post is a different one. Anyway, the baton is yours, tooslow.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 27, 2016, 08:09:53 PM
It looks like the French Bloch 152 ... but it is less developed, with very small wheels and a smooth bonnet ...
Salute to storebror! :D
 i have more "corn cob"

(https://s22.postimg.cc/keoqhrigx/choclo.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ontgjxlq5/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 27, 2016, 09:16:58 PM
You are close as it is French, but this is no Bloch.   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 28, 2016, 07:41:39 AM
Rousseau R-30?  French light fighter prototype, don't think there was any production
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 28, 2016, 11:57:45 AM
By the air intake in the chin I thought it was a bloch 150, then see the wheels and I thought it was some variant of the Morane Saulnier 405 with radial engine.
When see the photos of those planes I realized that this is much smaller.

I arrived at a forum of the "prototype Armée del'Air Française" and I found it.

Is a Roussel R-30 a small light fighter designed and built by the brother  of the designer  of  Bloch 150, although this design measures and weighs half. (That's why the resemblance)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/6vj0eek8x/roussel_R30.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4qyndbim5/)

Length: 6.10 m (20 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 7.72 m (25 ft 4 in)
Height: 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
Wing area: 10 m2 (110 sq ft)
Empty weight: 1,030 kg (2,271 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 1,768 kg (3,898 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Gnome-Rhône 14M-7 14-cyl air-cooled radial piston engine, 510 kW (690 hp)
Maximum speed: 520 km/h (323 mph; 281 kn) at 5,800 m (19,000 ft)
Range: 1,200 km (746 mi; 648 nmi)
Endurance: 2 hours
Rate of climb: 19 m/s (3,700 ft/min)
Guns: 2x 20 mm (0.787 in) Hispano-Suiza HS.404 cannon


Although Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the parents of the illustration, I doubt that he would have designed an airplane.

But without a doubt the point is for mexchiwa. :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 28, 2016, 06:47:40 PM
You are both right Locopiston and mexchiwa,  it is a Roussel 30!

Locopiston thanks for the additional information in the three view with information that would be useful for a modeler.  The information I had on this fighter was from William Green's "War Planes of The Second World War" - Fighters Volume One (of four) the 1963 edition. 

Below are the two pages from the book on the Roussel 30:

(http://i67.tinypic.com/k3916x.jpg)

(http://i66.tinypic.com/k2ckzo.jpg)


I would appreciate any link (or links) either of you found useful regarding this aircraft.  I plan like to put together a "formal" request for this plane to be developed for IL2.  I've always been fascinated by the few very small light weight fighters developed in the 1935 to 1945 time period.   This one in particular looks like it could have been developed into a production type in another year (time which France didn't have).   

Thanks in advance ...tooslow

P.S. It looks like the baton is being passed to mexchiwa!!







Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 28, 2016, 08:03:43 PM
I add some fonts in several languages. o_O

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roussel_R-30

http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/EwingBill/12198.htm

http://www.fliegerweb.com/de/lexicon/Geschichte/Roussel+R.30-386

http://www.forosegundaguerra.com/viewtopic.php?t=13480#p187680

There are references to the Caudron C-714 C1 that is modded here
The last one is where I found it ... there are other very strange French little fighters. ;D




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 29, 2016, 07:30:47 AM
I don't have anything good - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 29, 2016, 08:45:54 AM
In that case:
Good luck with guessing 8)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/43ig584i9/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2016, 09:01:40 AM
@tooslow

http://forum.valka.cz/topic/view/42933/Roussel-30

It's in Czech, but Google Translate will help you out  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 29, 2016, 09:23:07 AM
Looks like a me 163 komet, but with tail and negative arrow wings ...


(https://s12.postimg.cc/hb1h6xxod/me_163.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/k54mkdzuh/)


I'll have to keep looking, but I think I'll put the previous line in google translate and try with cyrillic characters  ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2016, 10:04:46 AM
What about the Tsybin LL-3? At least the undercarriage and the hangar look similar  ;D

(https://s15.postimg.cc/sgv1qynvf/tsybin_ll_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b3krc3sk7/)

http://testpilot.ru/russia/tsybin/ts/1/ts1_e.htm
http://xplanes.free.fr/florov/afr-8.html
http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft22029.htm

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 29, 2016, 11:19:44 AM
You nailed it sniperton, congratulations!
Your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2016, 02:43:41 PM
Given the markings, it won't be that hard to guess this one.


(https://s17.postimg.cc/40dkpsf73/quest16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4d4yvyxgr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 29, 2016, 03:45:51 PM
Looks like a Swiss Il2 ... must shoot toblerones :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2016, 05:04:10 PM
That is an EKW C-3603.

It was a Swiss multi-purpose combat aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s, built by the Eidgenoessische Konstruktionswerkstaette. It was a single-engined monoplane with a crew of two. It entered service in 1942, and despite being obsolete, remained in front line use until the early 1950s, and as a target tug until 1987.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2016, 07:21:31 PM
I regret that i will not have sufficient time tomorrow to post a new plane. Therefore, I will preempt that by posting now.

 
(https://s12.postimg.cc/k6plaj4el/quest.png)

good luck
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2016, 07:22:35 PM
please do not cheat by using the website listed on the image. i want this to be fair.

thank you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 29, 2016, 07:47:35 PM
Locopiston thank you for the links, they will be helpful. 

Do you have the link for the three view you posted in reply 973, I can't find it.  I'd like to include it in my request for the Roussel 30.

Thanks ... tooslow
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 29, 2016, 11:04:50 PM
I had forgotten this :-[

http://aviarmor.net/aww2/_photo_exp_a/_france/roussel%20r-30/

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 29, 2016, 11:18:25 PM

(https://s11.postimg.cc/j99ir5cpv/perro_cola1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7wwx9d40v/)

I think I found it in this same thread! :D

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg576957.html#msg576957

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 29, 2016, 11:29:12 PM
Close loco, but this one is a girls plane ;)
(https://s21.postimg.cc/4dp7kri47/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 30, 2016, 10:15:24 AM
A plane for industrious girls:
(https://s18.postimg.cc/pqo5h9kt5/Ryan_Factory.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wh4mqp7yt/)
(https://s12.postimg.cc/g8xxc1bnx/kinner_R55_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/472jhw2fd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 30, 2016, 06:44:37 PM
Is anyone going to guess?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tooslow on November 30, 2016, 08:43:46 PM
Locopiston,

Thanks for the additional link, it's just what I needed.

Appreciate the help ... tooslow
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 01, 2016, 10:44:55 AM
If noone else wants to guess, I'll do. It's a Ryan PT-22 Recruit, a US trainer aircraft which was produced in large quantities, with several airworthy examples still flying today.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 01, 2016, 10:53:51 AM
sniperton we're still at this one:

(https://s12.postimg.cc/k6plaj4el/quest.png)

I've posted that PT-22 only to give an example for a girl's plane (as a broad hint).

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 01, 2016, 12:18:53 PM
not is a DH.88 comert?
 :-|
I put the photo of the dog that bites its tail because the same plane was previously posted on this thread
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 01, 2016, 12:19:37 PM
This one was not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 01, 2016, 12:20:06 PM
I too believed that it has already been resolved  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 01, 2016, 12:59:17 PM
No, the french one and the british one were done already. this one is a completely different airplane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 02, 2016, 01:24:36 AM
Hi all,

I think it's a Grigorovich DG-55 also known as E-2 Kometa... This one gave me headaches  :)

It's referred as a "girl plane" because eight female student designers worked on the model.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 02, 2016, 04:54:31 AM
Congrats Alexandre! The fullest info I could find (with several pics and further references):

https://www.ecured.cu/Grigorovich_E-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 02, 2016, 05:50:02 AM
Thanks for the link to this site, the one I've found wasn't as detailed as this one. There is a nice pic with three of the girls.

And obviously, someone had guessed well before me  ;)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 02, 2016, 06:02:28 AM
someone had guessed well before me  ;)
If that's aimed at me: I cheated!
It's your turn, you deserved it :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 03, 2016, 04:04:35 AM
Ok then, let's try with this one... I wanted to post something else but I was dumb enough to write it in the chat line ( I wanted to check if it was asked there before  :D)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5715/31244750122_e2c2a0191f_h.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on December 03, 2016, 10:58:28 AM
Ambrosini SAI.207 light fighter.

I forfeit my turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 03, 2016, 02:11:58 PM
Man, that was fast, and couldn't be more precise, congrats  :)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on December 04, 2016, 06:34:16 PM
Actually i was researching these not that long ago, also the related SAI.403 and the post-war experimental jets based on them. So i guess i was lucky that you posted this pic.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 06, 2016, 08:15:32 AM

(https://s18.postimg.cc/cv35tjnjt/desfibrilador.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uxw8krjed/)

It seems that this thread has died again ...
Let's relive it again!


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 06, 2016, 08:16:39 AM

Guess this one!


(https://s15.postimg.cc/3rxvopvzv/guess17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6m1125y5z/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 06, 2016, 08:38:58 AM
XB-38
Or as I call it, the P-17/B-40 :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 06, 2016, 09:13:02 AM
good!
Only one built. faster but lower than common B17
It did not make sense, since the alison were most required and useful on the fighters.

you turn Ghost!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 07, 2016, 04:16:19 AM
Only one built, but only until someone makes it in IL-2! 8) (I don't remember if there is one or not, but I digress).

(http://i.imgur.com/mHaKqCs.png)

WIP teaser. Easy. Guess and let's get rolling.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 07, 2016, 05:26:37 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BlackAce7727 on December 07, 2016, 05:40:38 AM
Ghost, is that a proper T-6 Harvard 3d model?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 07, 2016, 06:20:14 AM
You sure as hell bet your ass it is. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 09, 2016, 10:46:18 PM
Still trying to keep this thread alive. :(

(https://s24.postimg.cc/4ul6i491h/jeringuilla.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fu6dtpzgh/)

Please have a plane in mind for the trivia before guess...  when you success is confirm, post immediately! o_O

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 09, 2016, 10:48:39 PM
guess this!

(https://s28.postimg.cc/6vki4mjwd/guess8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/661ps9jcp/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 10, 2016, 12:52:02 AM
Focke-Wulf Fw 187 Falke, too easy ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BlackAce7727 on December 10, 2016, 05:22:47 AM
Sometimes I hate working. Heres my shot!



(https://s18.postimg.cc/8xg2qa6zt/No_cheating_here.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x16uekpgl/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on December 10, 2016, 08:30:46 AM
Easy, that's a early Austrian F-35 fitted with rudimentary "pixelation" stealth  technology ...

..........aka  Hansa Brandenburg D1    :D :D :D :D

One for our American members.....


(https://s23.postimg.cc/i0bftvhcr/uav_1_kettering.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z0uc2judz/)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 10, 2016, 11:30:24 AM
When you click on the image it says "uav-1-kettering" so let me guess... it's a Kettering "Bug" UAV?
Either case, you're a bit fast on the trigger, BA didn't confirm your guess yet.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 10, 2016, 12:49:38 PM
This thread goes from being dead to going very fast!! :D

yes storebror is a Fw 187! i have one of this bird´s son, for next times.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on December 10, 2016, 01:26:20 PM
Apologies....you go next,,,,,, I'm drunk  :-[

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 11, 2016, 01:56:19 AM
Something easy for the time being:
(https://s24.postimg.cc/z4onk7rol/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oberammergau on December 11, 2016, 02:27:33 AM
Bf-109 V31
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 11, 2016, 02:40:46 AM
Depending on sources, some call it Me 209 V-3 but 109 V31 is fine as well, your turn! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oberammergau on December 11, 2016, 02:56:41 AM
This is one I always wanted to post.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/o2i5npwtr/Guess_Uberammergau.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 11, 2016, 01:24:18 PM
Captured Renard R.37 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oberammergau on December 11, 2016, 01:53:28 PM
Indeed, flown back to Germany on it maiden flight ( The Germans didn't kwow..)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on December 12, 2016, 07:42:46 AM
Indeed, flown back to Germany on it maiden flight ( The Germans didn't kwow..)

On its maiden flight?
WOW! Thats interesting.   8)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 12, 2016, 08:16:49 AM
And it appears they had to seek help in order to start the engine. I also read that it was her first and last flight, and even that she was eventually crashed on her first landing... If someone have solid facts about that one...

Meanwhile, take a look at this one

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5594/31599446565_7a4775da6b_b.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 12, 2016, 11:05:37 AM
I could not find it .. but found this
(https://s23.postimg.cc/lwv8r6vsb/Arsenal_VG_90_copia.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/v4nh7w2uf/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 12, 2016, 11:50:25 AM
It's nearly the same as the quest plane, just two development steps further.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 12, 2016, 03:58:06 PM
is the Arsenal Vg70... i post the VG90
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 14, 2016, 02:32:41 AM
Sorry for the delay but yes you're right locopiston (and Mike too  ;))

The VG 70 was powered by a jumo 004, it was planned to re-engine it with a Rolls Royce Derwent under the designiation VG 80 but it was cancelled in favor of the VG 90 that you posted.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 14, 2016, 02:30:44 PM
Salute!

great to know about these super clean designs

try with this!

(https://s27.postimg.cc/rr8hn3pw3/Guess3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3nhpyt7f3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 14, 2016, 10:42:26 PM
The famous Bugatti 100P.
The original one never flew, and this replicata did so only 3 times until it crashed, killing it's pilot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yZdrvgV4qE

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 15, 2016, 12:32:29 AM
Good!

is the 110P! the figther version prototype

(https://s29.postimg.cc/6kzule153/bugatti_wallpaper1280_Large.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/801fa4283/)

(https://s29.postimg.cc/hluzqetdz/bugatti_110p_general_arrangment.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uq0k33lfn/)

you turn storebror!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 15, 2016, 01:44:47 AM
Well the suitability of that plane as a fighter is questionable to say the least... nevertheless, an interesting plane, nice choice loco!

Guess this one:
(https://s28.postimg.cc/i2ug1kcjh/quest2.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 15, 2016, 04:12:30 PM
This little one is really hard.

I think, by its lines that is some French prototype of mini figther ... Sud est or SNCASE.  But I can not find it.

On the other hand I think it is the lovely German mouse  winged
(https://s24.postimg.cc/cjroaozat/83943_messerschmitt_kr_175_b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9cx4r2eup/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 15, 2016, 10:57:51 PM
This little one is really hard.
That was the intention ;)

Time for some hints:
It's neither french nor german, but "prototype" fits in that WW2 stopped further development and production of this little trainer aircraft and only two could be produced.
The picture shows aircraft no.1 at Paris Air Show in 1938, with retouched background (not retouched by me, but by the manufacturer).
Last but not least, this is the engine:
(https://s23.postimg.cc/i02x8d35n/engine.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 16, 2016, 04:30:10 AM
Without the hint it was too hard. With the hint it was too easy. PWS-33, right?


(https://s28.postimg.cc/ihekg4unx/pws33_2.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/751yyclyx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2016, 05:57:42 AM
Spot on sniperton, my regards.
Your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 16, 2016, 07:30:40 AM
Dunno whether we had this:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/4kv4l2rvf/quest17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/euxjkbhqv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2016, 07:37:32 AM
I don't think we had it before, but that's a Breda Ba.27 - the poor man's peashooter :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 16, 2016, 10:54:36 AM
I hoped it would take a bit longer due to the Chinese emblem   :(
Anyway, well done, your turn  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2016, 11:42:58 AM
Sorry but that's been one of my favourite eras of aeronautics.
This is the other one: Early jet development.

Guess this one:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/5qjtzwptf/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 16, 2016, 11:48:23 AM
Looks like a Krampus with the tail of a B-17  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2016, 12:07:43 PM
Hint?
It's not an F-35 :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 16, 2016, 12:10:32 PM
Hint?
It's not an F-35 :P

I got it, I'm certain about it.. It's an F-35! 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 16, 2016, 03:31:10 PM
"Pre-prototype" of the SNCASO 4000 Vautour (second one, SO-M2, F-WFDR) ?

Regards

Edit : the real hint was that only a french mechanic could have stabilized that kind of plane with a trolley...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 16, 2016, 06:45:32 PM
I was sure it was French. Funny that nations really have a 'style'. For me it was the low position of the horizontal stabilizer which was telling. Though I haven't researched it as alexandre has done. :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 17, 2016, 12:03:10 AM
alexandre is absolutely right, it's the Sud-Ouest (precisely: SNCASO) SO-M.2 scale model test aircraft for the SO.4000 experimental jet bomber.
There's been another unpowered glider scale testbed called "M.1" before which, interestingly, had been launched from the top of the only ever built and flown Heinkel He 274 4-engine high altitude bomber project aircraft derived from the He 177.
This is the M.1 mounted on the He 274:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/50p6ymy2r/som1.jpg)

And this is the final project, the SO.4000 "Vautour I":
(https://s27.postimg.cc/tsot5vf9f/so4000.jpg)
Wikipedia about it for thouse who are interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCASO_SO.4000
And another good page about it, but in russian: http://www.airwar.ru/enc/xplane/so4000.html

Your turn alexandre! 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 17, 2016, 11:44:08 AM
Thanks for the additional infos, really enjoying that thread for that.

An easy prey now, but worth being here maybe.

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/475/30894132603_500672a0d2_b.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 19, 2016, 07:18:49 AM
I feel like having a Déjà vu, in this particular case it seems like I've raised the very same quest almost exactly 3 years ago:
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,13294.msg425167.html#msg425167

That said, it's the SNECMA C.450 Coléoptère :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 19, 2016, 09:35:19 AM
Damn, I should get a forfeit for that  :-[

I checked the type before in the custom search with no result... But not well enough it seems  :-|

My bad, and your turn then

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2016, 01:02:18 AM
No problem alexandre.
Since I know you love to be challanged, how about this one?

(https://s27.postimg.cc/mnheqmuer/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 22, 2016, 08:52:44 AM
BP 111?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2016, 09:17:19 AM
Great, absolutely right!
Your turn :-)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 22, 2016, 09:21:24 AM
Well done, I was lost between the Durandal and some early Convair design  :-X

That one was challenging indeed, nice pick.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 22, 2016, 05:48:35 PM
I was thinking Durandal, too, but the tail gave it away. Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2016, 10:43:55 PM
Open house
This should be fairly easy, albeit I must admit it's shopped:
(https://s24.postimg.cc/aow9u3ts5/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 22, 2016, 11:18:39 PM
Swiss aircraft EFW N-20 Aiguillon... am I right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2016, 06:34:47 AM
You are damn close but it's not the Aiguillon.
The bird in question has just 60% the size of the Aiguillon.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 23, 2016, 07:10:58 AM
I guess it's a typical 'kill stealing' what I do now  :-[

http://www.tailsthroughtime.com/2015/03/the-n-20-program-switzerlands-first.html

(https://s24.postimg.cc/ta5140cx1/N20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dbwbdviox/)


(https://s30.postimg.cc/8j9yqz6tt/n20b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mcybg0zf1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2016, 07:29:13 AM
I guess it's a typical 'kill stealing' what I do now
Not yet. So far it's just a link and two pictures ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 23, 2016, 11:38:14 AM
My mistake ! I thought first to EFW N-20.02 Arbalète, and came after on Aiguillon... so : EFW N-20.02 Arbalète !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2016, 12:24:29 PM
Now you're absolutely right Gaston :)
Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 23, 2016, 04:37:24 PM
Thanks, Mike ! The Arbalète and Aiguillon are quite qell known here, in Switzerland ! And I must confess they had interesting design, quite advanced for their time !

OK.

What next ?


(https://s24.postimg.cc/m7ormn7s5/Quiquizz5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/io2twu529/)

What plane is this ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2016, 11:37:36 PM
The Arbalète and Aiguillon are quite qell known here, in Switzerland ! And I must confess they had interesting design, quite advanced for their time !
Too advanced, that was the issue ;)

What plane is this ?
An extremely ugly one 8)
Looks like someone merged the cockpit of a 109 with the fuselage of a Morane, put an old BMW VI engine in front and attached wings from unknown source.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 24, 2016, 03:26:21 AM
Pilatus P2-03 or 04 (I would say 04 because of the antenna mast) ?

Regards

Et vive la Suisse libre  ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 24, 2016, 03:37:40 AM
Ah, now that you say so.
The cylinder exhaust order gives away that's an Hispano Suiza 12M type engine.
P2-04, indeed it seems to be that one.
Seems to be this picture, but Gaston used a mirrored version of the front:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/vlydh97qr/Photo_pilatus_056.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 24, 2016, 05:56:24 AM
That is it, guys ! I took same picture, resized it and mirrored it...

P2-04. Seems Alex had it first.

P-2 was interesting plane, still flying today. Used Bf-109 undercarriage.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 24, 2016, 08:05:26 AM
Hi all,

due to Christmas Eve I won't be able to post something before monday I think (sunday evening at best, GMT). So if you guys have anything on hand feel free to jump in.

Merry Christmas

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 24, 2016, 08:18:51 AM
if you guys have anything on hand feel free to jump in.
An easy one for the xmas days:
(https://s28.postimg.cc/h6a4g4819/quest.jpg)

Merry X-Mas!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 25, 2016, 04:02:38 AM
British ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 25, 2016, 05:42:16 AM
I'd love to be, but yes, the plane is, definitely 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on December 25, 2016, 02:49:05 PM
Short SB.5 ?

If I'm right, let's call it an open house, because I won't be around for some days.

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas.

Regards

Edit: the hint was very helpfull  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 26, 2016, 12:40:28 AM
Absolutely right Alex, congratulations.
If someone else has a quest, just step in, otherwise you guys can guess this one:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/cgie3wbib/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 26, 2016, 05:24:45 AM
Mmmmmmh... already saw this... British, again, right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 26, 2016, 06:47:02 AM
Can't help but I love British planes  :D
Yes, very British.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 26, 2016, 09:18:52 AM
It's Blackburn, after the Firebrand, but I can't remember what it is.  Did it use Firebrand parts?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 26, 2016, 09:33:34 AM
It's Blackburn, after the Firebrand
Yes that's right.

Did it use Firebrand parts?
That was the plan, but it turned out to be a complete redesign.
Hard to tell whether or not parts of the Firebrand could be used without modification.
Maybe the makeup mirror could.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 28, 2016, 02:03:04 PM
Think i have a shared kill.

i put in google: Blackburn gull wing an it appears.

(https://s28.postimg.cc/4b9atfxvx/Blackburn_Firecrest.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/qn73mtwzt/)

is the Blackburn Firecrest!

http://www.axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?314

have a nice origami wing fold!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 28, 2016, 02:14:57 PM
Absolutely right locopiston, congratulations  :)
Your turn  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 28, 2016, 02:25:55 PM
try this rare german bird:


(https://s24.postimg.cc/p2pw0ln11/guess9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6zwt9dr69/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2016, 12:44:31 AM
I think it's from the same manufacturer like this one:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/g29ouv6qb/15622545_1365445543487186_3749467327505391074_n.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 29, 2016, 08:43:24 AM
Oh yeah, I was waiting for this one to come up...

No effin' clue

Kitbash He-219/280 hoax? 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 29, 2016, 11:20:38 AM
Not is  the he-219 Uhu. Neither is He-280.

But in that same course there are many clues.

It can be an intelligence Hoax

It can be like Santa Claus.

It can have the DB604 engine

But the plane certain has a manufacturer's number and name.

(https://s27.postimg.cc/6cy8xtkzn/gues604.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/48dvwqjcv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2016, 12:31:14 PM
It's just a hoax, nothing less, nothing more.
That "He-279 Spirale" thing is just a bold allegation raised by someone on the internet who disappeared as quickly thereafter as he raised that hoax.
Nice Photoshop work though.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 29, 2016, 01:07:19 PM
yes it is!

you turn Storebror!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2016, 01:08:41 PM
Open round gentlemen :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 29, 2016, 04:46:12 PM
Open round ?

OK.

(https://s30.postimg.cc/yzyghnttd/Quiquizz6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uqtqfhqjx/)

In what plane are we sitting here ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on December 29, 2016, 04:57:02 PM
Is it Russian?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 29, 2016, 08:40:38 PM
the image have an horizontal flip?!?!?!?

trim an acelerator at rigth???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on December 29, 2016, 09:13:45 PM


It´s a prototype of the  Lockheed Martin F-35 "Lightning II" cockpit, for sure  8)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 30, 2016, 02:56:28 AM
It is Russian. Early prototype of F-35, which is a horrible copy of Russian plane, as everybody knows ! Naaaaa, I am joking. It is just Russian.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 01, 2017, 09:55:58 AM
Polikarpov I-16 ?

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 01, 2017, 11:55:36 AM
Right, Alex !

(https://s29.postimg.cc/6j7egj3jr/I_16_cockpit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4reflmk6r/)

Your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: whistler on January 01, 2017, 12:28:56 PM
"POLI 45"... It required 45 turns to operate the gear... Must we use 45 keystrokes in the sim?... lol  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 02, 2017, 08:51:36 AM
It required 45 turns to operate the gear
Certainly not a good thing to be jumped on landing or take-off...

Happy hunting with this bird :

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/257/32014079716_81fae14377_z.jpg)

And a bonus one, related to the previous quest  ;)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/611/31212332314_1730e28184.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 02, 2017, 10:44:16 AM
"The Latécoère 299A that served as an engine testbed for the Arsenal VB 10. The 229A was powered by two 860 hp (641 kW) Hispano-Suiza 12Y V-12 engines, same as the VB 10-01 prototype. Note the front propeller is not turning and the German markings."

https://oldmachinepress.com/2012/09/
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=32859.0


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 03, 2017, 03:57:42 AM
Yep, spot on, Sniperton.

The bonus is a french singer called Herbert Léonard, not so well known for writing also well documented books dealing with soviet planes (the I-16 in particular)  :)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 03, 2017, 06:25:30 AM
In other words, he's a respected specialist author who is also known for singing  8)

This one should be fairly easy:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/6f45zcsuz/quest18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hrgrh51jr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 03, 2017, 06:36:17 AM
That's definitely something for our newbies to solve ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 03, 2017, 09:51:48 AM
This one should be fairly easy:

That's definitely something for our newbies to solve ;)

I am that newbie!  :P :P :P
Yes it was easy like Storebror alluded to!

This is a Curtiss XF14C-2 prototype, to fulfill a request by the US Navy for a better performance carrier fighter. It was a unusual design to say the least, with contra-rotating props and a liquid cooled engine. The Navy had previously required radial air cooled engines on all its aircraft.

It was eventually cancelled due to disappointing performance, limited availability of its engine, and simply the lack of need as the war drew to a close.

(https://s24.postimg.cc/ujzhszf9h/23_53n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/k9x2tqpdt/)

(https://s23.postimg.cc/67bu80mbf/6a00d8341ca54753ef00e54f2ede328834_800wi.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qepa0bjsn/)

I was sure from first seeing it that it was an American prototype, and I had an good clue it looked like a Curtiss or Grumman, so I knew where to look! The longer outboard cannons gave it away.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XF14C (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XF14C)
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3970.0 (http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=3970.0)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 03, 2017, 10:42:43 AM
Excellent, your turn, Captain!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 03, 2017, 11:08:57 AM
Try this one.  :P

(https://s27.postimg.cc/srqq73h83/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gd3y6rppr/)

Yes this is a real plane. Maybe a hard one? We'll see...  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 03, 2017, 11:15:07 AM
Caproni-Stipa, experiment with a ducted fan propulsion. The whole fuselage is a hollow tube with the propeller inside it.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 03, 2017, 11:17:21 AM
Believe or not, it did fly. Utterly amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ0ZQesixms
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 03, 2017, 11:23:50 AM
OK then, what's this?

(https://images-03.delcampe-static.net/img_large/auction/000/215/836/176_001.jpg)

(it is related to a plane posted not long ago here)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 03, 2017, 12:06:25 PM
Caproni-Stipa, experiment with a ducted fan propulsion. The whole fuselage is a hollow tube with the propeller inside it.

Yes, you were correct!  ;)

As for this one:
OK then, what's this?

(https://images-03.delcampe-static.net/img_large/auction/000/215/836/176_001.jpg)

(it is related to a plane posted not long ago here)

It is a AERFER Ariete, a Italian twin-turbojet prototype.

(https://s27.postimg.cc/6njs1zvz7/052.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4izf0wucf/)


http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=1504 (http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=1504)

Quote
The AERFER Ariete swept-wing jet fighter was given additional boost power through a second, lower-thrust turbojet buried in its fuselage.

Interesting.  :)  Looks like a cool plane to fly!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 03, 2017, 12:26:49 PM
Open round chaps! Someone else can post I don't have time now.  :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 03, 2017, 01:03:06 PM
Yes, Aerfer Ariete is the correct answer.

The plane is a distant relative of Ambrosini SAI.207 posted earlier in this thread. The first stage in its development was fitting a jet engine onto a SAI.7 airframe (which, itself, was a two-seat trainer developed from SAI.207 via its improved variant SAI.403). The resulting Ambrosini Sagittario was then further developed, and end of the line was the Aerfer Ariete.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 04, 2017, 09:40:30 AM
Open round chaps!

 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 04, 2017, 11:49:10 AM
one easy

(https://s28.postimg.cc/r0nrr11p9/guess12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/thziyalll/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 04, 2017, 12:00:41 PM
one easy
Easy but niiiiiice!
Good choice :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 05, 2017, 01:42:23 PM
one hint:

Would be the ideal airplane to celebrate gay pride of the aeronautics industry

(https://s23.postimg.cc/m7xnhijdn/qq_rb8r.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/xka8zas2f/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 05, 2017, 03:53:55 PM
A pride celebration with only two participants would be a bit of overdoing  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 05, 2017, 10:47:14 PM
I think our members are busy with getting above the turn of the year and getting up to date with BAT.
Let's bear with them and wait for others to chip in ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on January 05, 2017, 11:05:15 PM
An F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 05, 2017, 11:22:10 PM
Which submodel?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 07, 2017, 11:47:39 AM
Republic XF-12 (or XR-12) Rainbow (of course...) ?

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 07, 2017, 02:21:57 PM
yes!

you nailed alexandre!

is an xf-12 rainbow the bigest piston recon plane with 4 radial double wasp corn cob engine + supercharger.

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 08, 2017, 02:50:51 PM
Not too much inspired but time goes by so here we go...

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/440/31384084653_c340bd4f66_z.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 09, 2017, 09:02:23 AM
That is a Yakovlev UT-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 09, 2017, 09:13:07 AM
Ryan recruit captured by the Hungarians?

good to know how them captured it from L.A.

LOL

(https://s28.postimg.cc/kcsbaqf0d/Ryan_PT_22_Recruit_N46502_OTT_2013_03.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7le548589/)

P51 wins for a second...

is a yakolev UT-2 by the Hungrians


(https://s30.postimg.cc/495mz6f3l/captured_Yacolev_UT2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j5466rqi5/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 09, 2017, 09:19:45 AM
Try your hand at this one.



(https://s28.postimg.cc/5pwsaoskd/Quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 09, 2017, 01:19:32 PM
Yes, congrats to both of you.

A newly built UT-2 is flying since last october. It differs a little from a genuine UT-2 (new engine, compressed air circuit, brakes...), and hence officialy received the UT-2B deignation.

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/704/31839309580_1b8c4085d6_z.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 09, 2017, 01:30:09 PM
And well, maybe a Curtiss XP-60C ?

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 10, 2017, 04:20:31 AM
Close, but not quite.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 10, 2017, 06:17:37 AM
 Then maybe XP-60C/E or even Model 95C, other than that I don't see...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 10, 2017, 06:48:26 AM
You're sooooo close!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on January 10, 2017, 07:34:38 AM
Curtiss XP-62
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 10, 2017, 11:17:33 AM
That is correct BK! Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on January 10, 2017, 11:32:25 AM
:))

no, it's your turn!  ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 10, 2017, 12:15:36 PM
If this is a free-for-all, i have a good one:

(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/AI/AI77-12/29-1.jpg)

What can you tell me about this bird? :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 10, 2017, 01:04:48 PM
Hi all,

Don't want to start an argument or something but I have some doubt about the XP-62...

I'm far from being an expert so again, nothing rude here just to find an answer. My guess is backed by a few things : shape of the tail and the gear covers, and the serial number that we can notice (XP-60C was 279424). So I'm still wondering...

Here a picture labeled as a XP-62

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/701/31858362530_fb778cc704.jpg)

What do you think ?

Whatever arises let's keep going on with Radoye's quest

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 10, 2017, 10:54:27 PM
Agreed alex, there's no doubt this cannot be an XP-62, if any other differentiation fails: Compare the gear covers.
It's XP-60C S/N 42-79424, period.

And Radoye's plane is one of the fascinating testbeds. I love them.
In particular the depicted plane is a Folland FO.108 (also known as Folland 43/37 according to the Air Ministry Specification also known as Folland Frightful or Folland Frightener (the latter was used when nearly half of the planes crashed during test flights)).
The plane was used as an engine testbed for the british aircraft industry in WW2, supporting engines with an output range up to 3000hp.
12 airframes have been built, the one shown here is P1775 equipped with a Bristol Hercules VIII with a power of 1550hp.
It was planned to be a testbed for the Bristol Hercules III high altitude engine planned to power the Vickers Wellington Mk.V, this engine was developed into the Bristol Hercules VIII and was later cancelled completely. P1775 then was allegedly converted to a Bristol Centaurus and test-flown with that engine between August 1943 and July 1944, but this is undocumented.
The next known fact about it is that it has crashed on 18 September 1944 and got disbanded three days later, therefore it has been scrapped.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 11, 2017, 05:24:39 AM
In particular...

And, of course, this is absolutely correct! I didn't expect any less, i must admit that when i chose the Fo,108 i was thinking of you and your afinity towards rare British birds! :)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 11, 2017, 07:04:30 AM
Not sure whether we had this one already, but anyway, let's give it a try:

(https://s24.postimg.cc/fkecypkb9/quest_2017_01_11.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on January 11, 2017, 07:21:26 AM
Sussed it....It,s an early version of a Mk 1 SpaceX re-usable booster...

No doubt designed by an ancestor of Elon Musk  @1950.. :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 11, 2017, 09:20:04 AM
Remember saying this in old TV documentary... isn't it French ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 11, 2017, 10:00:01 AM
isn't it French ?
Sure it is, looks like a frog on steroids 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on January 11, 2017, 12:36:48 PM
you could NOT pay me to strap in atop that thing......
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 11, 2017, 02:00:19 PM
Snecma Atar volant C400 P2 ? (;))

Basically a jet engine with an open cockpit at the top of it... And it even flew  :o

Regards


Edit (could not resist) :

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/642/32215709626_1c398c2a7f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 11, 2017, 02:15:57 PM
Well, at least there is a railing unlike on the Death Star...

 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 11, 2017, 11:14:11 PM
Snecma Atar volant C400 P2 ?
Spot on, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on January 12, 2017, 05:37:24 AM
AAAAAHAHAHAHHA!
 It´s a sofa with a rocket under it !  :D  That is one CRAAAZY invention.

I think those guys might have found the secret WW2 Blueprints of the Heinkel "Lerche" and wanted
to build their own version.
This is fascinating. I never knew about this invention, and it flew!
(http://jpcolliat.free.fr/xfv1/c450-1/c400_03.jpg)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 12, 2017, 11:00:47 AM
Something a little different this time

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/345/31893100900_ec2e29d93b_b.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 12, 2017, 11:04:42 AM
An F-35 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 12, 2017, 12:21:03 PM
Not quite  :) but that plane was not far from being considered as a waste of money too...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 12, 2017, 01:45:30 PM
Gotta be a Republic Seabee - postwar sales didn't quite live up to expectations
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 12, 2017, 02:29:53 PM
That's right Mexchiwa, congratulations  :)

Some are still flying today (even operated by charter companies) and are well sought after...

It was also popular in movies due to its unique look, there is a website listing all its appearance, it's called "republic seabee in movies" (of course) and it's worth a visit http://www.seabee.info/seabee_movies.htm (http://www.seabee.info/seabee_movies.htm)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 13, 2017, 09:22:02 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dataman on January 13, 2017, 10:01:02 AM
Since it's open house, I'll contribute.
(http://i.imgur.com/KG35G8q.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 13, 2017, 10:33:11 AM
Deutsches Museum, Munich (neat airport, not in the center), am I right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dataman on January 13, 2017, 10:56:58 AM
Deutsches Museum, Munich (neat airport, not in the center), am I right ?
I think so, not sure. Not my pic.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on January 13, 2017, 01:41:56 PM
It could have been the first spanish jet fighter, but...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 13, 2017, 03:09:23 PM
Nope... Egypt ! Willy's work !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on January 14, 2017, 03:30:10 AM
Ha 300
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on January 15, 2017, 06:59:45 AM

Benno is correct. It is the Helwan HA-300.
It was designed by the famous German aircraft designer Willy Messerschmidt and developed in Egypt during the 1960s.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 24, 2017, 04:00:12 AM
Stalled again?
Let's go on, what's this:

(https://s28.postimg.cc/lpz1ufbm5/quest.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 24, 2017, 06:42:40 AM
Mig KSK ? Manned version of the cruise missile KS-1 Kometa ?

That one is pretty obscure to say the least, I'm not even sure of its exact designation! Any additional infos will be welcome.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 24, 2017, 07:00:18 AM
Absolutely correct Alexandre, congratulations, your turn!

Since you've asked for background information, here it is.
The KS-1/KSK manned "Kometa" was a side product of the guidance test platform "MiG-9L / FK", closing the gap between that guidance testbed and the final unmanned "Kometa".

From "Soviet X-Planes", Yefim Gordon & Bill Gunston, published in 2000 by Midland Publishing, ISBN 1 85780 099 0
Quote
MIG-9L, FK
Purpose: To test the guidance system of a cruise missile.
Design Bureau: OKB-155 of AI Mikoyan.
In late 1947 the Kremlin ordered the development of a large cruise missile which could be launched (primarily against ships) from the Tu-4. Because of the importance of this project it was assigned to a joint team formed by OKB No 155 (MiG) and a new semi-political group called SB-1 (Special Bureau Nol). The OKB assigned one of the founders, M I Gurevich, as titular head, but the Chief Designer was A Ya Bereznyak who has figured previously on page 29 of this book. Head of SB-1 was S L Beria, son of the formidable Politburo member who in 1953 succeeded Stalin. In fact, SB-1 faded from the scene, as it had little to contribute, though it did have P N Kusenko as Chief Designer. Under intense pressure a swept-wing turbojet-engined missile was created, which later went into production as the KS-1 Komet. In early 1949 its guidance system was tested in an Li-2 (Soviet derivative of the DC-3), and later in that year a more representative system was tested in the FK (also called MiG-9L, Laboratoriya). This was too large to be carried aloft by a Tu-4, so it formated with the Tu-4 parent aircraft and thence simulated the missile on its flight to the target. Subsequently this aircraft was used to test different cruise-missile guidance systems, assisted by the K-l, a manned version of the KS-1 missile.
Aircraft FK was a modified MiG-9 twin-jet fighter, the first type of turbojet aircraft to fly in the Soviet Union. Features included a straight-tapered wing of laminar profile of 9% thickness with large slotted flaps and Frise ailerons, a pressurized cockpit ahead of the wing, a ground-adjustable tailplane mounted part-way up the fin, a nosewheel retracting forwards and main landing gears retracting outwards, and a nose inlet feeding air to two RD-20 turbojets (Soviet copies of the German BMW 003A, each rated at 800kg, l,7641b, thrust) mounted under the wing with jet nozzles under the trailing edge. The final production series had an ejection-seat, and the FK was from this batch. The heavy nose armament of three NS-23K guns and all armour were removed, and the fuselage was extended by splicing in an extra section accommodating an unpressurized rear cockpit with a side-hinged canopy for the guidance-system operator. As in the Komet, the missile's radar dish antenna was mounted above the nose, and a receiver antenna was mounted on the leading edge of each wing. Above the fin was a streamlined container housing the aft-facing transmitter and receiver antennas for the radio-command guidance from the parent aircraft after launch. Once the autopilot had set the correct course the nose radar homed on the parent's radar signals reflected back from the target. Nearer the target the missile's own radar became active, steering by signals received by the leading-edge antennas.
So far as is known, the FK played a valuable role in the development of one of the world's first turbojet cruise missiles. So did the KSK, a piloted version of the missile itself.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 24, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
Thanks for the infos! At one moment I was a bit confused about what was what. The path to find that one was rewarding  :)

I will try to post something tomorrow (GMT).

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 25, 2017, 02:52:49 AM
I am freezing, so let's stay frozen...

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/349/32136523420_6975001518_c.jpg)

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 26, 2017, 07:26:30 AM
If no one else volunteers, it's a Lavochkin La-174TK from 1948.

http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/la-174tk.php
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 26, 2017, 08:15:09 AM
Sounds reasonable, let's wait for Alex' opinion :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on January 26, 2017, 11:30:10 AM
Sniperton is perfectly right !

I really like these early russian jet design.

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 26, 2017, 02:31:07 PM
Yep, it looks like a pregnant V-1 with cockpit  ;)

What about this?


(https://s27.postimg.cc/url2yy11f/quest20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m9bmuluin/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 27, 2017, 10:10:46 AM
What about this?

I dunno what it is, but it's obviously a Curtiss prototype, likely between XP-46 and -60...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on January 27, 2017, 10:40:38 AM
What about this?

It's the Avia B.35 fighter built in Czechoslovakia in 1938 ; I remember having seen the B.135, some improved version with metal wings, here in an old thread : https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,13659.0.html.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 27, 2017, 11:04:08 AM
It's not the Avia, even though it shows up on certain websites as such. B.35 had a two-blade propeller, the shape of the radiator intake is all wrong, and also the cockpit.

I'm not sure what it is, but if you compare this one photo of "Avia" with any other known photos of either B.35 or B.135 the differences are obvious.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on January 27, 2017, 11:08:49 AM
What about this?

I dunno what it is, but it's obviously a Curtiss prototype, likely between XP-46 and -60...

LOL I think I'm going blind! I could have sworn the black letters on the fuselage said Curtiss! Whyever... *Squinting* yes, it says Avia on the side.  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 27, 2017, 01:36:40 PM
My intention was to show an Avia B.35, but I looked for a photo where the insignia didn't betray the country of origin.

I came across to this one which is claimed to depict a 1:1 scale model e.g. here: http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/b35.html

I myself am not completely sure what the heck is it, but I tend to accept that this is really a pre-prototype wooden model. Hence the three-blade prop and the somewhat different formal features that Radoye observed.

All in all, I think all of you guys are right: it was intended as an Avia B.35 (Gatrasz), it is significantly different from any built Avia B.35 (Radoye), and it is significantly similar to a Curtiss prototype (Cpt. Dawson). If anyone knows the truth, please tell me. Till then the baton goes to Gatrasz.

 ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on January 27, 2017, 03:20:55 PM
I confess that I noticed some différences but it looked like a kind of 'transition' version to me... Anyway, I could have been abused by some wrong photos, let's solve this mystery in the mystery ;-)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 28, 2017, 01:34:55 AM
If anyone knows the truth, please tell me.
The simple truth is: It's a wooden mockup of the Avia 35.

(https://s30.postimg.cc/auvrvu4kh/Avia_35_Mockup.jpg)

(https://s30.postimg.cc/h60zc95sx/Avia_35_Mockup_2.jpg)

(https://s30.postimg.cc/imchue8pt/Avia_35_Mockup_3.jpg)

(https://s27.postimg.cc/bq50hjfjn/Avia_35_Mockup_4.jpg)

Quote from "Avia B-35 B-135" by Miroslav Bily, Denes Bernad and Pavel Kucera, MBI (R) 2003, ISBN 80-86524-03-5:
Quote
The full-scale B-35 mock-up was to prove a big surprise to the visitors of the National Air Exhibition in Prague.
The public could see for the first time the mock-up of a shapely new low-winged fighter with an elliptical wing and enclosed cockpit. The fighter even had the undercarriage "vanished" in a retracted position and its refined shape could easily compete with the best that other European manufacturers could offer.
A noteworthy feature was the narrow, slot-type, intake to the large liquid radiator, located in the chin under the engine.
Albeit the information panel listed the Hispano Suiza HS-12-lOOOY of 736 kW (1,000 HP) as the planned powerplant and a maximum speed of 570 km/h, the reality was somewhat less impressive.
The engine was still in the development stage at this time, bench testing only taking place after the German occupation of the rest of a mutilated Czechoslovakia. The same fate beset too the retractable undercarriage.

During the actual construction of the first prototype, commencing in late 1937, a number of design changes from the original plans took place.
First and foremost, the considerably less powerful, regular series-built Avia/HS 12Ydrs engine of only 633 kW (860 HP) output was used. It turned a two-bladed airscrew and had a regular "wide mouthed" liquid cooled radiator in the chin, which, however, did not diminish the elegance of the fighter. The original cleaner-looking narrow-slit arrangement shown on the mock-up proved inefficient in tests.
Another difference was the fixed undercarriage, as the mechanism for the planned retracting undercarriage was not yet available.
Following the French experience with "armoured plywood", plywood with 0.2 mm thick aluminium sheeting bonded to its external surface was used for the wing, vertical fin and horizontal stabiliser skinning. The aerodynamic controls were of metal internal structure and fabric covering, similar to the ones used on the Avia B-534.
The fuselage was of the characteristic Warren truss structure, riveted and bolted together from steel tubes. This truss was covered right behind the cockpit with detachable elektron panels, as was the tail section around the empennage. Contrary to the original plans and popular belief, the fuselage behind the cockpit hood was not covered in plywood or in fabric doped taut over the wooden formers (as used on the B-534), but of detachable light alloy panels, reinforced on the inside with longitudinal and cross stiffeners and stringers.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 28, 2017, 03:09:15 AM
Thanks Mike for the info!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 28, 2017, 08:09:11 AM
Thanks Mike for the info!

+1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on January 28, 2017, 08:42:03 AM
Okay, thank you for the informations ! I was actually thinking about some wind-tunnel early model, because of the more 'rounded' sape of the radiator/air intake, absence of the main landing gear, and because of the more open configuration of the cockpit on the series production aircraft. By the way, most of the websites I saw were not only wrong but unable to decide if it was Avia B.35-1 ou B.35-2, as it's none of them  :D

So, for me it's like 50/50. Rematch ?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 01, 2017, 06:57:48 PM
this thread is more quiet than dead sea...
let relive with one easy.

what is this bird?
(https://s30.postimg.cc/x5pk88gq9/gues_58.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f2whh0kvh/)

is the younger brother to this one.
(https://s30.postimg.cc/y7hicyc01/fw_187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9qzcihb99/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: baggo on February 01, 2017, 07:54:13 PM
is it argentina ground attack aircraft. pucarra...cant remember exact name...kev
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 03, 2017, 05:38:50 AM
Yes is te FMA IA 58 Pucará

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_IA_58_Pucar%C3%A1

Made with sketches that I leave kurt tank based on FW 187 falke
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 03, 2017, 05:39:44 AM
you turn Baggo!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: baggo on February 03, 2017, 09:43:18 AM
thanks but I haven't got anything at the minute....open house.kev
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 03, 2017, 10:10:57 AM
open house
Here we go:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/udf1rs4qb/quest_2017_02_03.jpg)

Good luck 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 03, 2017, 11:31:10 AM
French perhaps?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 03, 2017, 11:43:21 AM
No sorry, no frogs.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mace on February 03, 2017, 02:44:32 PM
The Tupolev Tu-91 (NATO reporting name Boot) was a Soviet naval attack aircraft. It was only built in prototype form, and cancelled after Joseph Stalin's death.

(https://s26.postimg.cc/6b6r6y4eh/tu91tu4.jpg)

cheers mace
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 03, 2017, 11:06:38 PM


(http://cdn-live.warthunder.com/uploads/8a/d2b5d9b1c29718d4ede0f24e3023e7b7ea47cf_lq/Tu-91_44.jpg)  (http://yoursmiles.org/msmile/fun/m0137.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/m-fun.php)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 04, 2017, 12:52:03 AM
True that, your turn mace!
Cheers!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mace on February 04, 2017, 02:56:01 PM
This stylish seaplane is?

(https://s26.postimg.cc/6mo7jpkuh/unknown.jpg)

cheers mace
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 05, 2017, 08:15:33 PM
some sea variant of caproni ca.311?

(https://s24.postimg.cc/v19sl1hc5/ca311.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5ihg80xs1/)

(https://s24.postimg.cc/6ysyq60p1/Caproni_Ca311_plan.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/yyx2ag45d/)

???????
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tartenmuche on February 06, 2017, 08:04:10 AM
Dear Storebror,
No sorry, no frogs.
Shouldn't you use French instead of frogs?
Best regards.
Tart
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 06, 2017, 08:30:08 AM
Shouldn't you use French instead of frogs?
French frogs? I'm a Kraut, I take it all ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 06, 2017, 09:00:42 AM
French frogs? I'm a Kraut, I take it all ;)
As a frog myself, I totally agree  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 06, 2017, 09:56:29 PM
are you talking about this?????

(https://s27.postimg.cc/dtidllftv/Luna_m_frog_7_hameenlinna_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lm91dklsv/)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9K52_Luna-M


 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mace on February 07, 2017, 12:57:09 PM
locopiston, a good guess on the aircraft's heritage. It was a Caproni Ca.316, a reconnaissance seaplane produced in Italy during World War II, intended for catapult operations from Italian Navy capital ships.

cheers mace
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 08, 2017, 10:08:07 AM
tanks mace!

gues this one
(https://s28.postimg.cc/rcpds9ood/guess_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3yhegc6qx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 08, 2017, 10:11:32 AM
XP-67?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2017, 10:15:41 AM
F-35!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 08, 2017, 10:18:27 AM
Yes! F-35B.A.T. .... also know as: mc donnel XP-67 Moonbat

superfast answer!

(https://s23.postimg.cc/g9qktab3v/mcdonnell_xp_67.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/k63wp9w3b/)

(https://s23.postimg.cc/bp8zs3gsb/XP_67_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ysiintmf/)

The plane for the dark knigt of Gotam city

You turn  Bombsaway!  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 08, 2017, 10:25:02 AM
(https://s29.postimg.cc/4g4seg16v/Fairchild_C120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6kp5fj2tf/)image upload no limit (https://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 09, 2017, 12:05:26 PM
is the fairchild XC-120 Packplane.
(https://s24.postimg.cc/of7waezwl/fairchild_XC_120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cq3wmg8xt/)
(https://s24.postimg.cc/bp3nxbryd/XC_120_Packplane_composite.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/flgztbcxt/)
https://youtu.be/rjgxiXxu3nY (https://youtu.be/rjgxiXxu3nY)

Son of Fairchild C-87 paket
(https://s29.postimg.cc/m4uaz73rr/c82_paked.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b593nldcj/)

and brother of Fairchild C-119 Boxcar.
(https://s24.postimg.cc/iacknr21h/AC_119.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6l8kzsb2p/)

A cargo plane with changeables cargo bay.


Regards!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 09, 2017, 12:46:13 PM
Your right. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 09, 2017, 08:25:45 PM
What is the name of this chubby?
(https://s23.postimg.cc/oh42jzb17/guess5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/n22hv99xz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on February 11, 2017, 03:02:21 AM
YB-19  ????
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 11, 2017, 04:12:52 AM
Boeing XB-15, the only prototype converted to transport and named "Grandpappy".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_XB-15
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on February 11, 2017, 09:18:18 AM
F-35?  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 11, 2017, 10:26:57 AM
F-35?  :o
/slap
That's my guess!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 11, 2017, 01:58:58 PM
Yes sniperton is the XB-15 converted on XC-15 grandpapy.

You turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 11, 2017, 05:19:57 PM
This one should be easy  :D A real beauty  ;)


(https://s28.postimg.cc/dz5zlxvb1/quest21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sv4itj6pl/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on February 11, 2017, 05:29:13 PM
Wow, interesting! The nose is strongly reminiscent of my uncle Isaac... :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 11, 2017, 05:44:42 PM
I don't even know what it is but...I already love this plane !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 11, 2017, 06:11:54 PM
As long as it doesnt sneeze we're ok. :)

Ah! Early drug sniffing airplane. The beginnings of the DEA. LOL
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on February 11, 2017, 06:32:37 PM
That's a Short Sturgeon torpedo bomber.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 12, 2017, 05:29:10 AM
Fairly close, but not fully correct. The Short Sturgeon had a long development history, this one representing the final stage, when it was re-designed as an ASW aircraft (S.B.3), where the "major modification was the grafting on of a gigantic bulbous nose that housed two radar operators in stations forward of the engines and the radar itself, below". For comparison, a "normal" Sturgeon looked like this:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/o03gwqye1/sturgeonphoto_214.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j1fyi7ul1/)

Anyway, the baton goes to HotelAlpha  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 12, 2017, 10:28:03 AM

WOW, I never seen that aircraft before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 13, 2017, 12:00:24 PM

(https://s12.postimg.cc/xe66ostpp/where_are_my_plane_to_guess.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z5z5jpd2h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 13, 2017, 12:22:08 PM
Looks like it's open round according to the rules again.

Guess this one:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/smhs1trpn/quest_2017_02_13.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 13, 2017, 09:48:22 PM
A really hard one o_O
This led me to study.
Begins by following the track of some prototype of the SU-7 ... None has the wings in delta. :(
I thought it could be a prototype prototype model of MiG-21 ... but none have that tail and drop cokpit. :(
I finally found the Yak-1000 :D
(https://s3.postimg.cc/a77i9z7jn/yak_1000_34.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kh9x97xf3/)

(https://s11.postimg.cc/4fpg0ntqr/yak_1000.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/vqar8kwnj/)

Regards!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 14, 2017, 08:19:02 AM
Well done locopiston, you nailed it - your turn :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 14, 2017, 10:19:06 AM
tanks mike!

gues this
(https://s14.postimg.cc/xtkten935/guess_14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d9fzg5tbx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 14, 2017, 10:37:23 AM
Bell YFM-1 Airacuda heavy interceptor.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 14, 2017, 03:12:03 PM
I know this one .. I think ...  ;)

Bell XFM-1 Airacuda

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 14, 2017, 05:27:55 PM
yes! it is the YFM-1 airacuda.
A heavy fighter. The gunners could aim from their rare wing front turrets like an sniper.
Is the only fighter slower than the bombers that I know.

the first answer was Radoye

you turn to post a rare bird now!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 15, 2017, 07:32:14 AM
OK howsabout this?

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4qsezPjK--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/1439338619482245447.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 15, 2017, 08:13:28 AM
The V-326

In 1943 Vought aircraft, makers of the legendary Corsair, were asked to build a test bed aircraft featuring the same engine and straight wings while utilizing a number of common structural elements. The intent was to test the Corsair’s mighty R-4360 engine mated with a turbosupercharger

(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--K8PIdzVn--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/yixxzcu5lffvxah3albt.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 15, 2017, 10:38:56 AM
Correct. Your turn! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 15, 2017, 01:28:32 PM
(https://s4.postimg.cc/b3gxrwwct/00_Test6.jpg)

 ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 15, 2017, 03:14:40 PM
It's the Payen PA-22.

Nice deceiving picture... ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 15, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
The original design called for an  early form of ramjet (known as the Melot 1R engine). When this was unavailable, Nicolas Roland  Payen redesigned the aircraft around a 180 hp Regnier 6B-01 six-cylinder, air-cooled inverted in-line engine. It was completed in 1939, but before Payen had finished ground tests the Germans invaded France and confiscated it. The German occupation forces re-painted and coded it as BI+XB.  In October 1942 Payen's test pilot Jacques Charpantier, completed the first flight. Payen then convinced the German authorities that modifications were necessary and returned the prototype  to his factory at Juvisy, however, in 1943 an Allied air raid on an adjacent railway yard hit the factory, destroying the aircraft.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Payen_PA-22_aircraft_WW2.png/1024px-Payen_PA-22_aircraft_WW2.png)



Well done, your turn.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 15, 2017, 04:29:33 PM
Thank you!

Since I'm a new member, though, and can't yet post links, I'm declaring an open round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 15, 2017, 09:02:18 PM
Gianky:
 You can post three more times any text. Then post the image.
After image is posted, delete the text posts.
That was i do the first time. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 15, 2017, 09:09:07 PM
i can't resist an open house

guess this!


(https://s27.postimg.cc/70et85rtv/guess15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ak0qxyujj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 16, 2017, 02:28:33 AM
Is this a Curtiss XF15C ?


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8290/7881246140_bb2e632857_b.jpg)

The Curtiss XF15C was a mixed-propulsion prototype Naval fighter that was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W 18-cylinder radial in the front (the same engine used in the P-47 Thunderbolt, F4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat) and an Allis-Chalmers J36 turbojet in the rear. It first flew in February 1945 and three prototypes were built. The first airframe was lost to a landing accident, the second was scrapped, and the third resides at the Quonset Air Museum in Rhode Island.


(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--9UVzLrpF--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1251924939377657258.jpg)




G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 16, 2017, 05:03:01 AM
Exact!

You have good info!

You turn SAS~GJE52!


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on February 16, 2017, 09:33:48 AM
That's a beautiful Aircraft!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 16, 2017, 01:23:25 PM
Gianky:
 You can post three more times any text. Then post the image.
After image is posted, delete the text posts.
That was i do the first time. ;D

You, sir, have a delightfully devious mind! Are you by any chance a lawyer? :D

Anyway, this is the third post, I just need two more, I think I'll simply try to guess a couple more airplanes!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 16, 2017, 06:06:58 PM
i'm even worse than lawyer... im an architect... :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 17, 2017, 03:49:18 AM
this is the third post, I just need two more
I've applied a cheat for you ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 17, 2017, 05:46:59 AM
this is the third post, I just need two more
I've applied a cheat for you ;)

Thank you, kind sir!

And given that 24 hours have passed since last answer, I'm taking the baton back!

What is this?

(https://s31.postimg.cc/6qd6jtrq3/Mistery_plane.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bc9as6d93/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 17, 2017, 07:10:11 AM
Ansaldo AC2   ?


In 1925 the Italian government acquired a Dewoitine D.1  and were impressed enough to then acquire a production license to allow Ansaldo & Co. to manufacture a slightly modified version for the  recently established Regia Aeronautica.

This version was named   Ansaldo AC.2 . (Ansaldo-Caccia 2)


(http://www.cmpr.it/Ansaldo-%20di%20M.Salvo/AC2Bonomi.jpg)


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 17, 2017, 09:47:49 AM


(https://s9.postimg.cc/zf1k3la73/00_Test7.jpg)



G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 17, 2017, 10:10:41 AM
Ansaldo AC2   ?


In 1925 the Italian government acquired a Dewoitine D.1  and were impressed enough to then acquire a production license to allow Ansaldo & Co. to manufacture a slightly modified version for the  recently established Regia Aeronautica.

This version was named   Ansaldo AC.2 . (Ansaldo-Caccia 2)


G;

We have a winner!

Is yours the Handley Page HP. 75?

EDIT: corrected grammar.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 17, 2017, 10:27:03 AM


(https://s14.postimg.cc/kdbsiwpip/handley_page_hp75_manx_1.jpg)


The H.P. 75 Manx was a British experimental aircraft designed by Handley Page that flew test flights in the early 1940s. It was notable for its unconventional design characteristics, being a twin-engine tailless design of pusher configuration.



Yes, your turn ..... ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 17, 2017, 11:30:13 AM
I believe it won't be very hard to guess, but...

tell the name of this flying condo, gents! :D


(https://s9.postimg.cc/d458ss7rz/Flyingcondominium2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qxtlhu0d7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 17, 2017, 04:26:46 PM
I know this monstrosity, but I won't spoil the fun.

It actually crashed on its maiden flight, having reached an altitude of 18 metres

(https://s24.postimg.cc/l0iota65h/00_Test8.jpg)

...... the pilot survived the experience though....  :D :D :D

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 17, 2017, 05:18:23 PM
Yeah, not one of the best moment for aviation!   ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on February 17, 2017, 06:31:57 PM
Caproni Ca.60.

(https://s16.postimg.cc/bwglom25h/caproni_ca60_transaereo_05_665x476.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sk83r3wwx/)

Yeah, it was a flop. But it just looks so cool! Apparently Caproni didn't realize that it takes more than just adding wings and engines to make a bigger plane.

The only thing more impressive than this plane's looks is the fact that it even flew in the first place.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 17, 2017, 06:44:45 PM
I think "Fly" is a bit of an exaggeration ... "Controlled Crash" is more apt.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on February 17, 2017, 06:47:11 PM
It did crash, but 18 feet is perhaps enough to be considered "flying". (In their minds anyways. It left the water. So you could say it "flew" in only for a few seconds.)  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 18, 2017, 03:12:10 AM
I think "Fly" is a bit of an exaggeration ... "Controlled Crash" is more apt.

G;

Actually, according to Wikipedia (I know, not an infallible source), it flew twice, crashing in the second flight. ;)

Captain Dawson, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on February 18, 2017, 12:25:18 PM
I'm gonna be honest here, I have a sneaking suspicion, but I don't know exactly what this is. It's pretty much destroyed, so maybe this one will be a bit harder to guess.

From first glance, it looks like a Me-323, but this is smaller and has two-bladed props.

(https://s32.postimg.cc/j2whbt979/69559fd78276fafc0d84a50dbf4b31db.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lwzmp9bdd/)

If you know exactly what this is, you win.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 18, 2017, 02:06:57 PM
Actually, I believe it is a Me 323, this one (http://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germany/aircrafts-2/me-323-gigant/wreckage-of-the-messerschmitt-me-323-d-2/), to be precise.

D2 variant had Gnome and Rhone engines with 2 bladed propellers.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on February 18, 2017, 04:16:37 PM
Actually, I believe it is a Me 323, this one (http://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germany/aircrafts-2/me-323-gigant/wreckage-of-the-messerschmitt-me-323-d-2/), to be precise.

D2 variant had Gnome and Rhone engines with 2 bladed propellers.

The props seem to match. I think your answer is correct! Your turn!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 19, 2017, 04:05:36 AM
Ok, let's try this one:

(https://s32.postimg.cc/l0qxv862d/b2445bd24a71607d0b27075663daf113f14535f6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6ub6zzv75/)

I smudged the writings on the aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on February 19, 2017, 02:59:40 PM
Looks like a larger version of one I posted a few pages back.

This is Alexander Lippisch's Aerodyne, unsmudged.

(https://s13.postimg.cc/yxcqw941j/18ca58wblfns3jpg.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ed7wxroab/)

One problem. Where does the pilot sit?  :o

Open round.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 19, 2017, 04:34:31 PM
It was an unmanned life-size model used for aerodynamic testing. It never actually flew. It was designed as a VTOL and had no wings at all, so the similarity to the Stipa-Caproni is only superficial.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 19, 2017, 08:56:45 PM
Someone says open house?

guess this!
(https://s2.postimg.cc/v3td5dihl/guess_A_wing.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r7g19dxhx/)
is the antecessor of this hollywood spacecraft
(https://s21.postimg.cc/6clxppsaf/RZ_1_A_Wing_class_Interceptor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5abr769gz/)
i make some little of photoshop, if not is too easy. ;D

Regards!


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 19, 2017, 10:47:40 PM
That's still easy enough for me loco, thanks a lot :)
It's the single Saab 210 "Lilldraken", a scaled down testbed for the J 35 Draken fighter.
It was deemed necessary for the revolutionary double-delta concept being used by the Draken - engineers were supposed to need test data before being able to pull this stunt in full scale.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 20, 2017, 04:32:18 AM
Looks like a larger version of one I posted a few pages back.

This is Alexander Lippisch's Aerodyne, unsmudged.

One problem. Where does the pilot sit?  :o

Sorry, guys, didn't read all of the hundred pages that you posted before my arrival! And, clearly, the pilot was meant to sit prone inside the propeller shaft! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 20, 2017, 06:45:46 AM
You are right Mike!

but not the single...
(https://s3.postimg.cc/550jpij2r/avj35_2.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/at6ugenf3/)
that was a saab 210A

i know that is easy, because that was waste one hour in photoshop! :-[
about 5 min in plane and 55 min in rebel pilot. :D

Regards!

your turn!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 20, 2017, 07:07:57 AM
Thanks loco, but...

but not the single...

... it is the ...

single Saab 210 "Lilldraken"

... which started it's life in the "Saab 210A" layout and was later modified to the "Saab 210B" layout which was closer to the final product.
But it's the same plane, the single one existing.

Nevertheless, something simple for the meantime:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/jns7vw3i9/quest_2017_02_20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/54l2uhad9/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 20, 2017, 09:23:13 AM
The IL-28?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 20, 2017, 09:30:37 AM
Close, but no cigar :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on February 20, 2017, 09:31:10 AM
IL-30!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 20, 2017, 10:14:41 AM
IL-30!
^^ That guy is so damn right, he deserves to have the next turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on February 20, 2017, 10:23:55 AM
Quote
That guy is so damn right, he deserves to have the next turn 8)
As we say it in germany: A blind chicken sometimes finds some grain too.  ;D

Alright, here is another plane easy to detect, i guess:
(http://www.team-kehr.de/link_dateien/plane.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 20, 2017, 11:28:00 AM
I initially thought it was the 155, but the paint scheme could be the give away ...Is this the ....

Marcel Bloch MB 157


Quote
With German forces closing in on Paris, the M.B.157 components were loaded to be taken to a place of security but, en route, this vehicle was intercepted by the Germans and ordered to proceed to an SNCASO establishment within the occupied zone.

Finally, in 1942, the M.B.157 was assembled and test flown under German supervision, demonstrating superb performance before being flown to Orly where the powerplant was removed for wind-tunnel testing. This was the most interesting feature so far as the Germans were concerned, and after tests had been completed the engine was transported to Germany. SNCASO's air-frame, which had demonstrated in conjunction with Gnome-Rhone 14R a degree of performance that was not to be attained elsewhere until later in the war, was destroyed during an Allied air raid.   

(http://www.aviastar.org/pictures/france/bloch_mb-157.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on February 20, 2017, 12:41:36 PM
Quote
I initially thought it was the 155
That would be right. (https://www.warbirdsforum.com/topic/1512-got-the-bloch-mb-155-157-700/)

Let's say, you did it. Congrats, it's your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 20, 2017, 05:08:42 PM
Ok as I was only partially correct, I will declare "open house" and throw it open.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 20, 2017, 10:45:31 PM
open house
I'm glad to pick up the baton 8)

Guess this one:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/aa4iw82fv/quest_2017_02_21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lmh4e0b4n/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 21, 2017, 03:11:37 AM
First (?) prototype of the Blackburn B-54 (YA7?). The competition for a carrier-borne ASW and strike aircraft was finally won by another fat fella, the Fairey Gannet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 21, 2017, 09:24:46 AM
Spot on sniperton, it's indeed the YA.7 version of the B-54.
Your turn :-)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 21, 2017, 11:38:40 AM
I hope we haven't had this yet. Note that it's real, not just a frankenplane by a drunken modder.  ;)


(https://s21.postimg.cc/m9z59xniv/quest22.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mmqjg45sj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on February 21, 2017, 11:54:42 AM
Looks like Germany near the end of the war was making planes with whatever they could find. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 21, 2017, 12:17:24 PM
Looks like it's supposed to fly backwards 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 21, 2017, 02:42:37 PM
But this one is French, I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 21, 2017, 03:42:03 PM
But this one is French, I think...

Yep, 1940 was the same to France as was 1944 to Germany. Last minute  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 21, 2017, 03:45:36 PM
Ooooh, come on, guys, just say it!

Arsenal - Delanne 10 C.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 21, 2017, 04:22:21 PM
Excellent!  ;D Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 21, 2017, 05:02:49 PM
Here you are! 70+ years and still flying (right where I do :) )!


(https://s3.postimg.cc/fwgv4vpub/Guess_what_I_am.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r8tgmnyj3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 21, 2017, 06:51:36 PM
Is it ....

 Italian Equity Vercellese Industries Aviation (AVIA)

                             L 'AVIA L.3



(https://gavstorino.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/a-v-i-a-l-3.jpg?w=1200&h=&crop=1)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 21, 2017, 11:17:40 PM
With those R.A. roundels it looks like italian Volkssturm on wings 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 22, 2017, 04:32:18 AM
Correct, GJ52! (Just a minor nitpick: the correct designation is FL.3 ;) )

The example in the picture was manifactured in 1941, it still has its original CNA D.4 60hp engine. The owner (a former Italian Air Force fighter pilot) has another "warbird", a 1944 Piper L-4 from US military surplus.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 05:42:38 AM
 
Quote
     .... the correct designation is FL.3       
.. close but no cigar then ....  :(

Darn it ... so I guess I will have to throw it open...  :P  and declare "open house" once more...

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 22, 2017, 05:52:55 AM
Naaah, as I said, just a minor nitpick!

Go, if you want!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2017, 07:11:01 AM
What about this then?

(https://s23.postimg.cc/jsn0u5e6z/hmm.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 07:41:55 AM
(http://www.europe-miniatures.com/new-ray/new-ray-48993.jpg)

Yes ? can you work it out ? .......  The clue is in the name, if I am not mistaken .......

 ;)





......   VESPA PIAGGIO P150 ........    :D :D :D :D


G;




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2017, 08:43:17 AM
Absolutely!

Pretty little thing isn't it? I'd love to go hopping around in that plane.

GJE, your turn.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 09:29:13 AM
Ok,

Here is an easy one ...... hence the rough photograph .. ;)

(https://s21.postimg.cc/xjdsvujhz/00_Test9.jpg)



G;

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 22, 2017, 09:40:17 AM
Easy thing, it's a slightly reworked Hawker Hurricane.
I spot my beloved Hurri at first glance!
Slightly different Wings, Fuselage, Tail section, the engine has been swapped and the gears are modded, but other than that only the cockpit doesn't match.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2017, 09:40:42 AM
Heinkel He-119 landplane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 09:50:20 AM

Hurricane ....... ?

I don't know what you are putting in your coffee these days ... but I'll have one too .....   ;)

Yes of course it is the very sleek looking He-119 landplane ... even more correct, because there also was a floatplane version, but sadly neither were put into production...

(https://oldmachinepress.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/heinkel-he-119-v3-side.jpg)

Ok, have a cigar ... it's your turn.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2017, 09:52:11 AM
One that's close to my heart and my home

Have fun!

please don't cheat with the info on the bottom of the photo

(https://s17.postimg.cc/unizbd1db/WETS.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 22, 2017, 10:42:18 AM
No need to cheat, I've been in the german Navy for 9 years and have seen a couple of these, albeit not in use by the polish, but the U.S. Navy (poland aquired these helis when I've left the navy already).
It's a Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite and as stated already, it belongs to the polish navy.
Poland purchased two US Navy missile frigates of the Oliver Hazard Perry class in 1999.
In 2001, four SH-2G were bought from the US Navy stock, they were introduced into polish service in 2002-2003, after having server in the US Navy since 1992/93.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2017, 11:09:08 AM
Very good Mike! That is absolutely correct!

These beautiful babies were produced about ten miles from my house and every weekend I get to sit in one.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 22, 2017, 12:12:42 PM
every weekend I get to sit in one
...in the museum?

Anyway, next quest:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/sxca08aaj/quest_2017_02_22.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 22, 2017, 01:23:03 PM
If I am correct, this is a Russian plane... not a bi-plane... not a mono-plane... a bit of the 2... depends if on the ground or not...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 01:24:34 PM
I initially thought it was one of the Polikarpov i-5 or i-6 variants    :-|


but I think it could be a Nikitin IS1 (as the IS2 was similar but had slightly different undercarriage doors)


IS2
(http://ram-home.com/ram-old/is-2-thomasheintz.jpg)




G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 22, 2017, 01:28:53 PM

Hurricane ....... ?

I don't know what you are putting in your coffee these days ... but I'll have one too .....   ;)


Well,at least he didn't say it was a swedish Hurricane.... :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 22, 2017, 01:33:50 PM
The time I look in one of my books, and you got it, I think, GJE52... IS1, I think too... but you got it first !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 22, 2017, 03:16:03 PM
It could be ........ but this is Mike don't forget and he is a devious SOB........  ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 22, 2017, 11:00:54 PM
it could be a Nikitin IS1
In fact it is :)

Some information about this unusual plane - it has a foldable lower wing! from "Soviet X-Planes" by Yefim Gordon and Bill Gunston, Midland Publishing (C) 2000 - ISBN 1 85780 099 0
Quote
Nikitin-Shevchenko IS-1

Purpose: To create a fighter able to fly as a biplane or monoplane.
Design Bureau: OKB-30, Chief Designer Vladimir Vasiloyevich Shevchenko.
There is some dispute over who was responsible for the experimental IS fighters. Generally ascribed to Vladimir Vasilyevich Nikitin, in more recent accounts he is hardly mentioned and all credit is given to Shevchenko who is quoted as saying 'IS stands for Iosif Stalin'.
In fact, though the conception was indeed Shevchenko's, he was an NII WS test pilot who was occasionally employed by Nikitin. Design of the IS series was carried out in partnership with Nikitin, and IS actually meant Istrebitel Skladnoi, folding fighter.
Surprisingly, it was also given the official GUAP designation I-220, even though this was also allocated to a high altitude MiG fighter.
The idea was that the aircraft should take off as a biplane, with a short run, and then fold up the lower wing underneath the upper wing in order to reach high speed as a monoplane. Shevchenko promoted the idea in November 1938, getting an enthusiastic response, and therefore in 1939 demonstrated a detailed working model built at the Moscow Aviatekhnikum (MAT). His project captivated Stalin and Beria, who wanted the aircraft flying in time for the October Revolution parade in November 1939. Shevchenko was given 76 million roubles and facilities at Factory No 156, while the OKB-30 design team eventually numbered 60.
The IS-1 was first flown by Vladimir Kuleshov on 29th May 1940, and the lower wings were first folded by G. M. Shiyanovon on 21st June 1940.
Shevchenko states that Shiyanov carried out LII testing and completed his report on 9th January 1941. According to Shevchenko, glowing accounts were also written by such famous test pilots as Suprun and Grinchik. In fact, Shavrov records that 'State tests were considered unnecessary, as the maximum speed was only 453km/h'. As it was so much slower than the LaGG, MiG and Yak fighters, this aircraft was put into storage after the German invasion, together with the IS-2.
As far as possible the IS-1 resembled the existing production fighter, the I-153. It had the same 900hp M-63 engine, driving a Hamilton VISh propeller of 2.8m (9ft 2in) diameter, and apart from the extra 'wing fold' lever the cockpits were identical. The airframe was allmetal, the fuselage framework being welded SOKhGSA steel tube, with removable metal panels to the front of the cockpit and fabric aft, while each wing had similar construction for the two spars, but DIG light-alloy ribs and flush-riveted DIG skins. The tail was DIG with fabric covering. After take-off the pilot selected 'chassis up', folding the main landing gears inwards by the 60-ata (882 lb/in²) pneumatic system. He could then select 'wing fold', whereupon a pneumatic ram and hinged levers on each side folded the lower wing. The inboard half was then recessed into the fuselage and the hinged outer half (which remained horizontal throughout) was recessed into the upper wing to complete its aerofoil profile. The planned armament was four ShKAS in the inner gull-wing part of the upper wing. There was no cockpit armour.
Though it may have seemed a good idea, the realization was a disappointment. Apart from the overall inferiority of the IS-1's performance, it was nonsense to reduce wing area in an aircraft needing the maximum possible combat agility, and moreover to try on the one hand to increase wing area for take-off and landing whilst simultaneously leaving half the upper (main) wing with a huge hollow on the underside which destroyed the aerofoil profile. A detail is that with the wings folded there was nowhere for spent cartridge cases to escape.
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                           Dimensions
Span (upper)                       8.6m           28 ft 2 1/2 in 
(lower, extended)                  6.72m          22 ft 1/4 in
Length                             6.79m          22 ft 2 1/3 in
Wing area (as biplane)             20.83m²        224ft²   
(upper only)                       13.0m²         140ft²     

                           Weights
Empty                              1.400kg        3.086lb
Loaded                             2.300kg        5.070lb

                           Performance
Maximum speed                      453km/h        281mph   
Time to climb 5 km                 5,0 min        16.404ft   
Service ceiling (as biplane)       8.800m         28.870ft 
Range                              600km          373 miles 
Take-off run (biplane)             250m           820ft     
Landing speed (biplane)            115km/h        715mph

Hurricane ....... ?
I don't know what you are putting in your coffee these days ... but I'll have one too .....   ;)
Well,at least he didn't say it was a swedish Hurricane.... :D
Swedish? See what happened to the Danish yesterday. They wanted to have Pølser and now they have their mess. It's true. Big truth. Greatest truth ever. You're fake news, go home!

this is Mike don't forget and he is a devious SOB
I'm a nice guy :) If only I had friends, they might even get persuaded to confirm 8)

Your turn G :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 23, 2017, 01:55:15 AM
Quote
   If only I had friends, 
.. you have friends Mike and, like all good men, they greatly outnumber your enemies   :D

I could never match your ability to find these little oddities.....  :-[

Ok then,  this one should not be too difficult...


(http://i66.tinypic.com/97jssy.jpg)



G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 23, 2017, 02:51:27 AM
A twin engine Hurricane? *duck*

you have friends Mike and, like all good men, they greatly outnumber your enemies
Thanks for the flowers Glynn, let me return them:
I don't count my friends but I take good care to make friends with good men only.
Cheers my friend 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on February 23, 2017, 08:02:31 AM
I know I am wrong but it looked like a Kawasaki Ki-45 KAIc Toryu (Nick)
(http://www.world-war-2-planes.com/images/Kawasaki_Ki-45_KAIc_Toryu.jpg)

Or a FW 187 with radials

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187_(15083509087).jpg/300px-Focke-Wulf_Fw_187_(15083509087).jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 23, 2017, 08:17:32 AM
Not even remotely :P
The engines scream in your face that they're Bristol Centaurus and the plane apparently is equipped with or at least prepared for a radar in it's nose, something the japs were lightyears behind of.

This is one of the first production models of the Bristol Brigand, showing a long range tank underneath.
Note the gun.
Neither were used in future aircraft.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on February 23, 2017, 10:47:03 AM
Right on the money Mike
This aircraft was a spectacularly dangerous one to fly. It saw action in Malaya but the high humidity destroyed various seals. They were high maintenance aircraft to say the least.

Well spotted, your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 23, 2017, 11:30:11 AM
Hurricane ....... ?
I don't know what you are putting in your coffee these days ... but I'll have one too .....   ;)
Well,at least he didn't say it was a swedish Hurricane.... :D
Swedish? See what happened to the Danish yesterday. They wanted to have Pølser and now they have their mess. It's true. Big truth. Greatest truth ever. You're fake news, go home!

Those Danish, how dare they stealing the hot dog? The Donald will bomb them back to the Stone Age!  ;D

Btw, I thought I knew aircrafts before meeting you guys... you scare me! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 23, 2017, 11:48:16 AM
Thanks G and don't worry Gianky, the apply pudding will cool Donald down again :D

Something easy to relax:
(https://s11.postimg.cc/r35w73fdf/quest_2017_02_23.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x43l461zj/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 23, 2017, 11:58:52 AM

That looks like something out of a 1930s film "Flash Gordon"  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUbGkSfaKrs
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 23, 2017, 12:58:07 PM
Until now the closest thing I found is this
(https://s8.postimg.cc/b3egli9np/XF_91_Thunderceptor_800_jpg_2201640.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iw54dhfmp/)

https://youtu.be/v2AC41dglnM
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 23, 2017, 01:09:58 PM
Finally!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-91_Thunderceptor


(https://s7.postimg.cc/dl022n1wb/Republic_XF_91_Thunderceptor_V_tail_1023x742.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4pz7s4d3r/)

Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor V tail
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 23, 2017, 01:15:28 PM
Exactly loco, cheers!

Your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 23, 2017, 08:56:25 PM
I post this beauty :P
Even less subtle than the previous one

(https://s24.postimg.cc/7pqc3lotx/guess4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vgpplpp0x/)

is super easy!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 23, 2017, 09:24:53 PM
Was used in the famous movie Terminator 2
(https://s17.postimg.cc/shlgp7d1r/T2_Poster.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yij5m9znv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 23, 2017, 11:41:36 PM
Russian... son of IL-2...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 24, 2017, 12:06:34 AM

Still looks like a 1930s Flash Gordon spaceship!  :D
These aircraft engineers have been watching too many old films!

It is a ILYUSHIN IL-40 "BRAWNY"  ;)

(http://www.diseno-art.com/images_9/Ilyushin-IL-40-1.jpg)







Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 24, 2017, 12:28:36 AM
Ilyushin? Winchester!
The hint gives it away:
Was used in the famous movie Terminator 2

It's a highly customized 12 gauge 1887 Winchester lever action shotgun, apparently with two seats and wings added after having been used in the movie :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 24, 2017, 03:35:15 AM
Was used in the famous movie Terminator 2

(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-001.gif)

You, my friend, have too much free time in your hands (and I sorely envy you)!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 24, 2017, 04:49:49 AM
You shoot it Max!

you turn!

mike: tanks for the info!  ;D

Gianky: i have not much time, but y try!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 24, 2017, 05:06:15 PM
Ok, guess this one.

I will give you a tip.
It was used by the following Air Forces....
Royal Flying Corps
US Signal Corps
United States Navy
Canadian Aviation Corps


(http://i.imgur.com/i26rkrC.jpg)
-

Bonus picture - Get extra points!  :D

(http://www.dommagazine.com/sites/default/files/magazine_images/2014-06-June/2014_06_Page_22_Image_0002.jpg)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 25, 2017, 12:19:09 AM
1.) A paperplane. I think they've used it in all airforces around, mostly at briefing time.
2.) A woman asking a man for the key after he botched it.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on February 25, 2017, 12:51:44 AM
1: F 35 prototype
Here's the original design specification.....

(https://s1.postimg.cc/libp7op4f/Alsomitra_macrpcarpa.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b89a8fz8r/)

2: Very common a/c...usually spotted inside shopping arcades.......fueled by 20p's

Cheers

Alfie  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on February 25, 2017, 02:21:37 AM
It,s surely got to be  a Link Trainer??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 25, 2017, 05:52:04 AM
Dunne D.8

Wikipedia has a nice picture of it in the swept wing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swept_wing) page.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 25, 2017, 03:29:43 PM
Dunne D.8

Wikipedia has a nice picture of it in the swept wing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swept_wing) page.

Congratulations Glanky !  8)

It is the Burgess-Dunne swept-wing of 1913. It was also used as a seaplane with floats.
- http://flyingmachines.ru/Images7/Flight/1913/1217-1.jpg

Its your turn !


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 25, 2017, 08:35:11 PM

An edwin link "Pilot Maker" flight simulator?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 26, 2017, 04:22:51 AM
Have at it!


(https://s7.postimg.cc/sgj23yq57/Yet_another_easily_identifiable_mistery_plane.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/staga58ev/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 26, 2017, 08:43:50 AM
M.F.11?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 26, 2017, 10:59:11 AM
A secret twin engine plane.
Tries to fool the enemy into being a single engined one, but look at the alien tech prop right between the crew seats 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on February 26, 2017, 04:32:54 PM
M.F.11?

Give this man a cigar!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinens_Flyvebaatfabrikk_M.F.11

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 26, 2017, 07:56:20 PM
OK what's this?

(http://www.cfiamerica.com/images/HA-MAV.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vpmedia on February 27, 2017, 12:59:04 AM
Hungarian Weiss Manfréd W.M.10 Ölyv.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 27, 2017, 01:41:01 AM
That's been a home match for VP :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 27, 2017, 04:09:35 AM
Yep, and VP should now ask about designation of the glider in the background....  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 27, 2017, 05:49:51 AM
Hungarian Weiss Manfréd W.M.10 Ölyv.

Correct, of course! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 01, 2017, 02:19:53 PM
Ok, since 24 hours have passed and this is now an open round, I'm going to ask you a question whose answer I don't know!

Here's a picture of an Italian P-51 in the IAF museum at Vigna di Valle:

(https://s16.postimg.cc/m8x0luj11/DSCN0646.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/707382pch/)

A friend of mine is making a model of this very airplane and asked me today if I knew what that football shaped thing behind the pilot's seat is, and if I had any another pictures, possibly details, of it.

I'm thinking it's some kind of antenna, but, honestly, I've never seen it in any other Mustang and, despite Doctor Google, can't find any other picture or details of it.

Can any of you fine airplane connoisseurs provide the answer and the pictures I'm looking for?

The aircraft is a P-51 used by IAF post WWII, from 1948 to 1953, should be a D model, unknown batch.

EDIT: if you wanna see other (better) pictures, here's the Museum's page:

http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/storia/museostorico/Pagine/NorthAmericanP51.aspx
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Duggy on March 01, 2017, 03:04:47 PM
Its an unusual installation of DFF antenna.
And its P-51D  44-73451.
Regards Duggy
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 01, 2017, 11:08:56 PM
Its an unusual installation of DFF antenna.
I guess that's quoted from here and lacks a little additional explanation: http://www.swissmustangs.ch/mm4323-vigna-di-valle
It sure looks like an antenna, but "DFF"?
Dorsal Fin Fillet antenna? That one's exactly where it's supposed to be.
So what exactly should "DFF" be? A swiss name for IFF?
Or is this rather a replacement for the panel antennas of the AN/APS-13 tail warning radar?
In that case: Poor pilot. Regardless how much the beam is focused to the tail section, his brain gets cooked from constand microwave radiation.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 02, 2017, 07:55:39 AM
Thanks, guys, the pictures in that site will surely help!

Let's get back to the guessing game!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 02, 2017, 08:27:34 AM
I think I can solve the "football shaped thing" quest ;)
It's indeed an antenna, but not "DFF".
What's inside is an LP-21 rotatable ADF loop antenna. The "teardrop" housing was quite common on larger aircraft like C-47/DC-3, B-17 and B-24.
Some P-51D's in the CBI theatre used the same antenna plus housing, but it's usually been mounted right in front of the dorsal fin fillet:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/6m2wowu7f/post_123_0_15742200_1484248939.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8qn9pzvtz/)

The reason why it's been mounted that way in this italian P-51 is unclear.
Inside the cockpit area the football housing is simply unnecessary.

The radio used was an AN/ARA-8 VHF homing adapter.
Beacons for this system have not been deployed to europe so the whole system (receiver + antenna) was probably just dead weight.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 02, 2017, 11:05:24 AM
Next time I go to Vigna di Valle, I'll ask them why the hell did they put that antenna in the cockpit! ;D

Thanks, Storebror and Duggy, you've been very helpful.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2017, 04:47:09 PM
According to the rules this is an open house


(https://s16.postimg.cc/71kf8fdp1/guess02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g9cnp4kr5/)


guess this
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 03, 2017, 05:26:20 PM
 Douglas BTD Destroyer  ?


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2017, 09:07:21 PM
Yep!

(https://s11.postimg.cc/cdwqbrkib/douglas_btd.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/4xxgpywsv/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_BTD_Destroyer


Turn of GJE52!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 05, 2017, 02:47:55 PM
Ok,

(https://s20.postimg.cc/b4pkadkzh/00_Test10.jpg)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 05, 2017, 09:08:40 PM
Again the FW 187 falke ... :D
(https://s17.postimg.cc/jnldmxam7/fw_187_a_0_by_nicksikh_d4981d0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/m4x4u6uij/)
(https://s10.postimg.cc/gl5ew2z7d/fw_187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4w1f8488l/)
I post this plane the first time and then his younger Argentine brother FMA IA 58 Pucará
(https://s11.postimg.cc/zdarc42wz/pucara.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/58maqqxtr/)


There are already so many pages that it is impossible to see them all! :P

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 06, 2017, 01:25:04 AM
Yep .... again...  ;)

Your shot

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on March 06, 2017, 04:37:05 AM
Can I try you with this one????
(https://s8.postimg.cc/aorhobr4l/air_display_5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/aorhobr4h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on March 06, 2017, 04:38:29 AM
I should have added that I Photoshopped out Aircraft Registration  >:(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 06, 2017, 04:52:43 AM
Glad that you say so ;)

Well that's a Buccaneer S2B in 1984 at Prestwick Air Show, with Cdr. James B. Grossweiner and his backseater Flt. Lt. Jack Goff on the dorsal spine.
In front of this, facing towards the camera you see Sqn. Ldr. Willie Stroker accompanied by Sqn. Btch. B.J. Cobbledick watching two unknown german engineers doing some maintenance on their secret wonderweapon, allegedly a V-3 but this lacks reliable sources.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on March 06, 2017, 05:32:45 AM
I thought I saw you there .
God you are wearing well  :)
 My memory could be going and according to Family it went years ago but I think I took photo in 1982
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 06, 2017, 10:18:26 PM
I think mike just misses naming the names of the grandmothers ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 06, 2017, 10:21:25 PM
Anyway, it was my turn to post!  :P

guess this!


(https://s3.postimg.cc/kcrfvwyoz/guess7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wre7w8q73/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 06, 2017, 10:58:24 PM
It's the second from the right here:
(https://s9.postimg.cc/rt777fpnz/cheated_result.jpg)

Since I had to use google, I will keep my mouth shut ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Jimbo947 on March 07, 2017, 04:41:46 AM
Has every one gave up on mine?? >:(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 04:53:38 AM
It wasn't your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dagger123456 on March 07, 2017, 06:15:48 AM
This is the easiest of all.  Two engine Okha with airconditioning.  See how comfortbale the doomed pilot is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 07, 2017, 06:50:55 AM
Quote
It wasn't your turn. 
.. not so much a "turn" more a kind of earned "privilege" .     ;)

Although not actually published anywhere AFAIK, :P  the rules of this game are that the guy who guesses correctly gets to put up the next challenge..

... not really rocket science but it kind of works..

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 07, 2017, 07:00:39 AM
hint: Mike post the entire family

Jimbo:
Welcome to the trivia! Great plane to guess.
You can post after a correct identification or when who guess declare open house.
Do not go crazy, this is a game!

you post the klemm Kl 25   
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klemm_Kl_25
(https://s21.postimg.cc/l33e7mimf/Klemm25_replica.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q1qwm5mf7/)
you post the original, this is a replica.


dagger: about my post, I do not want to imagine neck pain of the pilot when trying to review the 6

GJE52: ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 07:07:43 AM
klemm Kl 25
The name speaks for itself.
Klemm as a german word loosely translates to "cramp".
You have to cramp yourself into that knocked up pile of crap :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 07, 2017, 07:16:14 AM
Talking about cramps ...
(https://s8.postimg.cc/dihoo4y0l/guess_cockpit_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jjfdl7kmp/)
(https://s8.postimg.cc/nh2nam7g5/guess_cockpit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dwj0nqi41/)

Look how comfortable you can see the interior of the cockpit, a mixture between coffin and tomograph.

Supercomfortable!  Especially for the neck

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 08:48:32 AM
That is the Ikarus 451. Not to be confused with the 451M which is turbojet powered.

Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 09:18:08 AM
Try this one out for size.

Good Luck..........(you'll need it)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/vtfws66g7/4382.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/lxetsj0o7/4382_L_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 09:21:31 AM
It's not your turn yet.
Please wait for confirmation first.
This is a matter of respect towards the questioner.

And the plane is a Rocheville Arctic Tern, Reg. No. NR221Y, Photographed at Long Beach, California, USA, 1933.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 07, 2017, 09:24:53 AM
Yep!

Is the ikarus 451-1!

Al the people are jumping in! LOL ;D

Now is you turn P51vsFw190!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 09:34:23 AM
No......now it's Mike's turn.....

How did you guess that fast Mike?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 10:28:42 AM
It cannot be my turn since it wasn't even your turn yet before James.
So now it's James' turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on March 07, 2017, 10:30:52 AM
Some human dictionaries are spooking here.  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 10:34:56 AM
...just in case: The answer is 42.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 11:36:55 AM
Jeez...

Ok....umm.....how about this?


(https://s28.postimg.cc/fek8ef83x/inter.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2017, 11:37:37 AM
F-35?
*SCNR* 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 11:45:21 AM
Mike, you are a cruel and sadistic man.......but that's why we love you.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 07, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Well, pure stroke of luck, but I think the answer is in an article I was reading some days ago...

https://www.aerostoria.it/2016/01/17/roberto-oros-di-bartini-il-pi%C3%B9-grande-progettista-italiano-di-aeroplani-sovietici/

Mid-page, it should be Bartini's Stal'-6.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 07, 2017, 03:25:07 PM
Gianky that is absolutely correct.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 07, 2017, 05:34:18 PM
Ok, here it is!

(https://s4.postimg.cc/f1qk2r0p9/Senzanome.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oz1kvt8ax/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 07, 2017, 08:51:01 PM
I see two types of planes here, Savoia S.P.3 (foreground, with the "bullet" nose, and also background far right), and S.P.2 (the two in the background in the center with the "straight" nose).

Italian recce-bombers based on Farman M.F.11, built in several variants from S.P.1 to S.P.5 differing in detail only. Fairly ubiquitous in the Italian Air Force from 1917 on.

I pass my turn, so if anyone has something good ready please be my guest! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 08, 2017, 03:56:37 AM
The answer is correct, and since Radoye already expressed his (her?) will, it's open round, guys!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 08, 2017, 05:20:22 AM
Well then, guess this one:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/qtlj6o2sp/quest_2017_03_08_sw.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 07:30:26 AM
Polikarpov ITP
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 08, 2017, 07:44:30 AM
Give that man a cigar!
Your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 09:14:09 AM
Looks familiar? - well...

(https://s16.postimg.cc/gn4r9xb39/Guess.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6d2caol7l/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on March 08, 2017, 09:21:42 AM
an altered PBY?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 08, 2017, 09:40:33 AM
The answer is correct, and since Radoye already expressed his (her?) will, it's open round, guys!

His. Thankyouverymuch! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 10:10:05 AM
A little more specific perhaps?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 08, 2017, 10:12:08 AM
If you put the name of the basic plane together with that engine manufacturer, Google will give it away *wink* ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on March 08, 2017, 10:23:39 AM
Dornier D0-24?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 08, 2017, 10:29:19 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Bird_Innovator_at_Albuquerque_1995.jpg/1280px-Bird_Innovator_at_Albuquerque_1995.jpg)



The Bird Innovator, N5PY, at Albuquerque International Airport, 1995 in Rio Grande Yacht markings.


The effect of the extra engines exceeded expectations, such that it was capable of a cruising speed of 152 mph (244 km/h) on four engines, and of maintaining 124 mph with one of the main engines feathered. The original PBY cruised at about 125 mph. The downside of the Innovator conversion was the basic empty weight (BOW) of the aircraft increased to over 29,000 lbs. This exceeded the 27,000 lbs maximum that the US Military considered safe for water operations


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 08, 2017, 11:41:14 AM
The answer is correct, and since Radoye already expressed his (her?) will, it's open round, guys!
His. Thankyouverymuch! :D

I imagined that, but didn't wanna sound chauvinist on Women's day! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 08, 2017, 11:56:00 AM
The effect of the extra engines exceeded expectations
Easy thing, my expectations would be sub-zero.
The engine layout looks as if a Ferrari driver would try to raise the top speed by attaching two lawn mowers to the front axle :D

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 12:49:22 PM
GJE25
Absolutely right you are.
Over to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 08, 2017, 02:42:35 PM
I've posted a few lately, so rather than be greedy, I'll pass the batton and declare open house ....


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 03:28:07 PM
Since it didn't take long, I'll take up the challenge again.
This time more difficult

(https://s3.postimg.cc/rnc72iioj/Guess_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f8pf26r67/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 03:40:53 PM
Quote
I imagined that, but didn't wanna sound chauvinist on Women's day! :D

Occasionally I tell people that I subscribe to several magazines for men.
That usually triggers people's dirty minds.

And of course they are wrong. These magazines have lots of aircraft in them. Well - there are a number of people operating the planes as well. And about 99.9 % of these are men.
Aviation is almost totally female free area
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 08, 2017, 04:35:34 PM

Aviation is almost totally female free area


Wrong.
There are lots of sky bunnies out there

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2017, 05:01:24 PM

Quote

Wrong.
There are lots of sky bunnies out there

Guess I am too much of a sissy to publish pictures like this:


(https://s1.postimg.cc/9r379bh7z/76501_3_verborgen_geschiedenis_pakket_verb_gesch.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vdi7qcfsb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 08, 2017, 06:15:10 PM
Since it didn't take long, I'll take up the challenge again.
This time more difficult

(https://s3.postimg.cc/rnc72iioj/Guess_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f8pf26r67/)


(http://www.asvrr.org/wpimages/wp500912b5_05_06.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 08, 2017, 06:38:54 PM

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/F-15_Eagle_female_pilots%2C_3rd_Wing.jpg/800px-F-15_Eagle_female_pilots%2C_3rd_Wing.jpg)




(https://cdn1.pri.org/sites/default/files/styles/story_main/public/niloofar_0.png?itok=31Huf1lu)



I'll let you tell them they are "sky bunnies" .......  ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 08, 2017, 07:31:12 PM
(https://s14.postimg.cc/gtv3c3rld/9785bbd6c59513f0558811907cb77ee1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6jsocv1pp/)

You're forgetting the best of all time.
Lydia Litvyak the white lily of stalingrad. Heroine of the Soviet Union.
Female maximum ace, with 13 victories one of them was one 11 victories ace of the JG53 Staff Sergeant Erwin Maier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Litvyak
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 08, 2017, 11:20:31 PM
Occasionally I tell people that I subscribe to several magazines for men.
That usually triggers people's dirty minds.

And of course they are wrong.
I use to fly with the callsign "GA-Y" on our FAC sunday sessions on the SAS gameserver when RAF or RAAF are available.
Guess what that triggers in other pilot's minds 8)
It's just too funny to hear this on the radio (teamspeak):
"Watch your six! Gay behind!"
 :))

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 09, 2017, 05:43:28 AM
If somebody shouted: Gay coming in from behind! I would most certainly get out of the way pretty quickly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 09, 2017, 05:47:15 AM
Radoye

You are right of course.
Perhaps you could expand a little?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 09, 2017, 05:50:57 AM
Yep, that's the idea with the "Gay from behind".
Just in case... don't worry, I'm not gay.
And don't worry, even good friends here got fooled when I once added that I just came back from the Christopher Street Day parade :D
The thing is: I'm not gay, but I'm not homophobic either. Having been in the navy for 9 years doesn't make you gay, but it teaches tolerance :D

Btw, to get back to topic: Radoye is indeed right with the steam guess. Interesting airplane this "Airspeed 2000", the first really working steam driven plane apparently.
Nice find.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 09, 2017, 07:12:40 AM
Occasionally I tell people that I subscribe to several magazines for men.
That usually triggers people's dirty minds.

And of course they are wrong.
I use to fly with the callsign "GA-Y" on our FAC sunday sessions on the SAS gameserver when RAF or RAAF are available.
Guess what that triggers in other pilot's minds 8)
It's just too funny to hear this on the radio (teamspeak):
"Watch your six! Gay behind!"
 :))

Best regards - Mike


AAAAAAHAHAHAHAH! :))  You are a funny guy!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 09, 2017, 07:14:02 AM
Let us get back on topic, as posted by Lamehawk....

 ....what is this smoking cool aircraft ?

Since it didn't take long, I'll take up the challenge again.
This time more difficult

(https://s3.postimg.cc/rnc72iioj/Guess_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f8pf26r67/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 09, 2017, 07:20:40 AM
Radoye is on the right track
(sorry about that one)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 09, 2017, 08:29:13 AM
~snip~
I use to fly with the callsign "GA-Y" on our FAC sunday sessions on the SAS gameserver when RAF or RAAF are available.

You still do Mike.:)) 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 09, 2017, 08:47:27 AM
What I said: Watch your six Ricky!
You know what gays do to crispy youngsters?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on March 09, 2017, 10:58:54 AM

Aviation is almost totally female free area


Wrong.
There are lots of sky bunnies out there

Where I fly, there's a bunch of men and a couple of specimens of what I don't dare define as females.... :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 09, 2017, 12:55:41 PM
Radoye

You are right of course.
Perhaps you could expand a little?

Steam power.

I'll leave it at that, it should be enough of a hint for someone else to name the plane, since i don't have anything ready for the next quest. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 09, 2017, 08:39:54 PM
The Besler Steam Plane   ;)

A converted Travel Air 2000 biplane made the world's first piloted flight under steam power over Oakland, California, on 12 April 1933.
The strangest feature of the flight was its relative silence; spectators on the ground could hear the pilot when he called to them from mid-air.
The aircraft, piloted by William Besler, had been fitted with a two-cylinder, 150 hp reciprocating engine.
An important contribution to its design was made by Nathan C. Price, a former Doble Steam Motors engineer.


-
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18ilgzo26lcnpjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)
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(http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/PopularScience/7-1933/steam_plane/steam_plane_0.jpg)
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a cool video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw6NFmcnW-8

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 10, 2017, 07:49:16 AM
Bingo! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 10, 2017, 10:35:44 AM


Alright guys and gals, I will give you an easy one.
Guess this?

(http://www.paulnoll.com/Oregon/Inspiration/humor5-plane-35.jpg)

............

Bonus points !

Guess this?
(http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/whpete44/Economy%20Engine%20Cider%20Presses%20and%20Allis%20Airplane/EconomyEngineCiderPressesandAllisAirplane027_zpsc895d4b6.jpg)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 10, 2017, 12:45:33 PM
Bonus is not a pusher :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 11, 2017, 12:19:59 AM
It is the Russian heavy bomber Kalinin K7 of 1933
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalinin_K-7
It is difficult to find an image that is not of the fake version. There are some where you can see it with naval howitzers hunting flying saucers.

(https://s10.postimg.cc/60dz9w76h/3_View_Kalinin_K_7_Color.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y0i2u6amt/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/4bi7uf1bd/Kalinin_K_7_Technical_Drawing.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3yqto8j1h/)

The bonus:
 for its landing gear configuration and sealth tail is clearly an F-35 IH...
the IH designation is for the exportation to the third wold countries, manofactured under licence  by International Harvest.

(https://s15.postimg.cc/zfv1nv1a3/f35variants_thumb.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ndzntps1j/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 11, 2017, 05:21:57 AM


Perfect score  Locopiston !  8)

Your turn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu9W8AtZy7U
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 11, 2017, 07:43:12 AM
I usually try to understand what the letters in acronyms stand for.

The NOTOL in the innovative IH version, does that mean NO Take Off and Landing?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 11, 2017, 03:58:37 PM
The NOTOL capability is designed to make spike top tactic.
Consists of a flush flight at low height and speed to be able to attack the grains and fumigate the ground at the same time. For this the airplane does NOT have to take off or land. ;D

cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 11, 2017, 04:07:15 PM
You have a great bonus in last post Max! :D

This is an easy one.
I am sure he is the inspirer of the aircraft of the blocks carrier  of my childhood.

(https://s21.postimg.cc/wh36o9l0n/tente_jet_figter_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/a55duvlwj/)
(https://s21.postimg.cc/ioorsmu93/tente_jet_figter.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ml23omf8j/)

I'm sure of the small piece of plastic is better designed and flies better than the real one. o_O

(https://s13.postimg.cc/woos534s7/guess113.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fo5vwerqr/)


Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 11, 2017, 11:56:43 PM
One of my all-time favourites: The Vought F7U Cutlass.
What a nice looking plane, and what a brick to fly unfortunately!
If it flew just half as good as it looked, it would have been a much greater success.

Nevertheless, some details about the depicted plane, which has been neatly photoshopped 8)
This is the real photo:
(https://s27.postimg.cc/k8qqclomb/cutlass.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e7t1fj1zz/)

The plane shown is an F7U-3P "Bulp Nose" Cutlass Air Development Squadron VX-3 (US Navy), NAS Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1955.
Serial is 00/XC and BuAer No. is 128464.
Couldn't find reliable sources about the fate of that plane, sorry.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: steven197106 on March 12, 2017, 03:38:22 AM
The Ensign eliminator or the The Gutless Cutlass
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 12, 2017, 08:17:44 AM
Thank you locopiston.
Always eager to learn  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 12, 2017, 11:52:40 AM
Magnificent as always Mike!

It is also one of my favorite planes. I do not understand how someone had the balls to land that into a carrier.

You turn!

Sorry for the japan photoshop...  8)

The Ensign eliminator or the The Gutless Cutlass is corect too steven, but mike answer first. ;)

I am a specialist in rare variants of the F-35 and its capabilities LameHawk. :D

Regards!

 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 12, 2017, 03:40:55 PM
I took note of the expresssion: "to land that into a carrier"


(https://s7.postimg.cc/akw457mqj/Cutlass.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jfwyfqbiv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on March 13, 2017, 04:54:29 AM
Cutlass hitting the roundown  ??
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 13, 2017, 06:01:31 AM
I took note of the expresssion: "to land that into a carrier"


That is one amazing and scary photo  :o

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 13, 2017, 06:39:55 AM
This is the video (1:46 min. onwards):
https://youtu.be/QlRnz1P3enE?t=106

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 13, 2017, 05:22:32 PM
All very cute ... but the plane to guess does not appear !? ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 13, 2017, 05:53:35 PM
Must be Storebror's turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 14, 2017, 01:49:22 AM
Oh, shame on me... give me 5 minutes please :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 14, 2017, 02:16:26 AM
Slightly more than 5 minutes... guess this one:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/hlexwrxf3/quest_2017_03_14.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 14, 2017, 03:04:25 AM
Hawker Henley testbed, Vulture engine  :P

i have a good eye on hawker's undercarriage, i fear heheh

 (http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/AI/AI57-10/29-1.jpg)

S!

A1_Phoenix

(at work now, i guess it's an open round!)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on March 14, 2017, 03:50:46 AM
It's an interesting picture... Didn't like the Henley so much before, but it's clearly beginning to change  ;)  That's what I love in this thread !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 14, 2017, 08:31:40 AM
The cigar goes to A1_Phoenix and since you said so, it's and open round now!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 14, 2017, 05:15:20 PM
Guess this revolutionary airplane!


(https://s21.postimg.cc/wq6fsyx47/guess143.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iwi33x4ir/)

Regards!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 14, 2017, 05:30:19 PM
I love those rubber planes  :D

It´s the amazing Goodyear Inflatoplane !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_Inflatoplane
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjUxlfMbdhs

(http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/MechanixIllustrated/11-1958/plane_blows_up.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 14, 2017, 06:32:45 PM
yep!

Very useful and safe! :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAqcBRMl-Vs


You turn Max!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 14, 2017, 08:02:56 PM

Guess this cool aircraft ...


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6aqKwzJtGxU/Tv0ugo_sEmI/AAAAAAAAKik/o6F5AdKEh8s/s1600/329648_2617558430882_1012766808_32317187_485500656_o.jpg)

Bonus points...

(https://zythophile.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/spitfire-droptank-fuelling-300dpi.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 15, 2017, 12:18:28 AM
An upgrade attempt for the F-35, hands down :P

The bonus is so interesting, I have to reveal it...

Normandy, 70 years ago, and one of the biggest concerns of the British troops who have made it over the channel, survived the landings and pushed out into the bocage against bitter German resistance is not the V1 flying bomb blitz threatening their families back home, nor the continued failure to capture the port of Cherbourg – but the lack of beer in the bridgehead. On 20 June 1944, two weeks after D-Day, Reuter’s special correspondent with the Allied Forces in France wrote to newspapers in the UK that all that was available in the newly liberated estaminets a few miles inland from the beaches was cider, “and it is pretty watery stuff. I saw a British private wistfully order a pint of mild and bitter: but the glass he sat down with contained the eternal cider.”

(https://s30.postimg.cc/6saolzb41/quest.png)
Quote
Tangmere, Sussex, July 1944: in front of a Spitfire IX of 332 (Norwegian) Squadron, a standard 45-gallon Typhoon/Hurricane ‘Torpedo’ jettison tank modified for use on the Spitfire (because of an expected shortage of 45-gallon shaped or slipper tanks) is filled with PA ale for flying over to Normandy while an RAF ‘erk’ writes a cheery message on the tank. The pilot sitting on the wing in this clearly posed government publicity picture is wearing a Norwegian Air Force cap-badge. Is the man filling the tank a brewery worker? Surely. Is the beer from Henty and Constable’s brewery in nearby Chichester? It seems very likely …
The pilot has been identified as almost certainly being the Norwegian Spitfire ace Wing Commander Rolf Arne Berg, CO of No. 132 Norwegian Wing, who was killed a few months later, aged 27, in February 1945 while attacking a German airfield in the Netherlands.

It would not be until July 12 when “real British beer” finally officially reached the battling troops in Normandy, and even then the quantity was enough only for one pint per man. But long before then, enterprising pilots in the RAF – and the USAAF – had been engaged in shipping beer into Northern France privately, using what the troops called “flying pubs”.

Read more about it here:
http://zythophile.co.uk/2014/06/06/you-wont-believe-this-one-weird-trick-they-used-to-fly-beer-to-the-d-day-troops-in-normandy/#more-3951

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 15, 2017, 02:31:10 AM
and for the standard question, Scaled Composite ARES, iirc it was in a "eww"-rated Iron Eagle film

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaled_Composites_ARES

:)
A1_Phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 15, 2017, 07:41:44 AM

That is correct A1_Phoenix !  Your turn

(https://media.giphy.com/media/lI6nHr5hWXlu0/giphy.gif)


SAS~Storebror very true story!  Another thing, other than beer deliveries, some allied airplanes even delivered ICE CREAM to
the troops in Normandy after D-Day in those petrol tanks  :D   A little Thank You Gift for the hard-fighting troops who fought
for everyone's freedom! They earned it.
You get the extra 5 Bornus Points  ;D

.....................................

Here is more about the Scaled Composite ARES ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG9LlHcX8lg

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 15, 2017, 08:07:53 AM
Thank you Max, and Storebror too for the extra infos on beer-spitfire!

Some years ago i didn't know ARES was a Rutan's creation, but of course i can see his typical style :)

it was the "bad-guy-plane messerschmitt 263" in the ill-fated Iron Eagle III, the one with ww2 fighters, my memory was right


going back on topic, i actually have something for you, this time!

(http://i.imgur.com/psQ83oY.png)

S!
A1_Phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 15, 2017, 12:21:48 PM
Joy JX

It's tempting to call this contraption a flying flapjack.

Except it seems it never made it into the air. It ended up in the barbed wire fence where the airport ended.
Ruined "plane", pilot unhurt

(https://s13.postimg.cc/6x1xvcrvb/flapjack3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/558z0g8ib/)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/9sf127vvb/Joy_JX_NC12787_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ta9oi5ssz/)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/6a315tuzb/Joy_JX_NC12787_02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r6z9aht03/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 15, 2017, 12:33:36 PM


Amazing  :o I never seen this one before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 15, 2017, 12:55:10 PM
How in the world you got it, LameHawk...  :D I've found it just for the quiz, never seen before.
I guess it's so strange it can easily catch someone's attention!

So, excellent! Your move, LameHawk!!!

 :)
A1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 15, 2017, 01:23:31 PM
OK - this is a one-off.
But it's from my favourite period.


(https://s1.postimg.cc/sk8mmii27/SASQuiz.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vr36652i3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dagger123456 on March 15, 2017, 02:50:20 PM
Well...guess what is this.
(https://s16.postimg.cc/g3besy0o5/Puzzle.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tk8dbtazl/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 15, 2017, 03:23:28 PM
Well...guess what is this.
~snip~

BY BEDROOM!  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: dagger123456 on March 15, 2017, 03:29:32 PM
top view of two man carrying plywood
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 15, 2017, 08:54:36 PM
Mix between an avia and LaGG3? :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 16, 2017, 01:08:08 AM
OK - this is a one-off.
But it's from my favourite period.
Ah, the Stuka that wasn't meant to be.
Heinkel He 118 V1.
Nice plane, but not built for purpose.
It's one of those "don't take a knife to a gunfight" things:
What the hell was going on in Heinkel's mind when he did this?
The competition was for a dive bomber, period.
The He 118 was arguably the cleanest design and looked very promising.
It was considerably more streamlined than the Junkers competitor, with retractable landing gear and an internal bomb bay.
But when you're asked to demonstrate the plane's capabilities in a dive bomber competition and you go there and say "see here my pretty new design, looks much better than the others, only thing is: It cannot dive" then you simply missed the point.
Nevertheless the plane paved the way for the Yokosuka D4Y eventually.

Should I be the one with the baton, then please use this as an open round invitation as I'm on business trip at the moment ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 16, 2017, 06:11:12 AM
OK - this is a one-off.
But it's from my favourite period.
Ah, the Stuka that wasn't meant to be.
Heinkel He 118 V1.
Nice plane, but not built for purpose.
It's one of those "don't take a knife to a gunfight" things:
What the hell was going on in Heinkel's mind when he did this?
The competition was for a dive bomber, period.

Best regards - Mike

That is correct!
It does look like a smaller version of the Stuka.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 16, 2017, 04:02:08 PM
Well A1. You ask how I got that Joy JX.

It may have been rhetorical - nevertheless:

I have to admit to a certain addiction to aviation quizzes. I have been doing it for some twenty years, and it has provided me with some experience. I was hooked when I accidentally came across a picture of a small bit of an airplane that I recognized immediately because I had built the plane as a plastic model back in the sixties. Memory in the fingers can be quite good.
When looking through thousands of pictures you get a "feeling" for the picture. I can't really explain this "feeling", but I have grown quite good at extracting information from the picture: which nationality the plane is, approximately when the photo was taken, the quality of the picture (Russian pictures from the thirties are generally miserable), anything else in the picture (people, uniforms, backgrounds etc. I actually found a plane by recognizing the bluish mountains in the background from another picture with a similar background - it had to be the same event - and it was!
As to the Joy: I thought it looked more or less like a flapjack, so I made a black and white picture search for 12787 and flapjack - and there it was.
The registration is often a giveaway, and as I thought it looked American I might have added N or NC to the registration - which would also have found the plane.
And no - I hadn't seen this contraption before. Then again - that's why it is so interesting doing quizzes. You learn something new all the time

So - if you would like to waste a lot of time in an interesting way here is a couple of recommendations:

http://www.dauntless-soft.com/AviaQuiz/ (http://www.dauntless-soft.com/AviaQuiz/)

http://www.military-airshows.co.uk/quiz.htm (http://www.military-airshows.co.uk/quiz.htm)


Good luck
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 17, 2017, 06:01:02 PM
Lets relive this tread again... :-[

storebror declares an open house

gues this!
(https://s18.postimg.cc/4pop23tjt/guess20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l0osyf61h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 17, 2017, 09:39:20 PM
That is the Republic XP-72 Superbolt Prototype #2, Serial # 43-6599
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 17, 2017, 11:08:43 PM
GOOD! :D the tread is live!

Corect P51vsFw190!

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 20, 2017, 09:12:22 AM
So we stalled again?
Guess this one:
(https://s12.postimg.cc/ku9tdqut9/quest_2017_03_20.jpg)

Note: This is a very special plane, so it's not sufficient just to guess the general plane model.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 20, 2017, 10:23:32 AM
Douglas ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 20, 2017, 11:54:40 AM
Definitely yes :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on March 20, 2017, 12:23:52 PM
I do believe it is a Douglas F5D Skylancer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 20, 2017, 12:30:57 PM
Of the time when the US Navy's planes looked innocent and friendly.
Cousin of vought cutlass

maybe Amstrong NASA plane

Or some super new F-35 variant?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 20, 2017, 01:12:32 PM
Douglas F5D Skylancer
Definitely no.

maybe Amstrong NASA plane
Nope.

Or some super new F-35 variant?
This information is classified :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 20, 2017, 01:37:05 PM
Is the XF4D-1 Ship No. 1 (BuAer No. 124586)
It confuses because it has an antenna in the tail and one in the nose very aggressive; the engine also has a exhaust nozzle longer than later in the series version F4D-1 Skyray.
(https://s21.postimg.cc/fxn98csmf/XF4_D_Ship_No_1_Bu_No_124586_610x406.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3vrve7jdv/)

superb the spectral blue of photoshop!

Regards!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 21, 2017, 06:29:05 AM
Is the XF4D-1 Ship No. 1 (BuAer No. 124586)
Congratulations, that's exactly right!

It confuses because it has an antenna in the tail and one in the nose very aggressive; the engine also has a exhaust nozzle longer than later in the series version F4D-1 Skyray.
On the tail you actually see an additional pitot tube in front and the fuel-jettison pipe behind. The latter was installed in a similar fashion on serial production planes.
The nose probe with AoA indicator surfaces of course is special to prototypes.
The exhaust looks different from serial production planes since the planned J40 Engine wasn't ready yet.
Quote from http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_fighters/f6_1.html:
Quote
The airframe was completed in 1950, but the 7000 lb.s.t. Westinghouse XJ40-WE-6 engine that was intended for the XF4D-1 had experienced serious development delays and was not yet ready for flight. Rather than wait until the J40 was completed, Douglas decided to install a 5000 lb.s.t. Allison J35-A-17 turbojet in the two XF4D-1 airframes for the initial testing.

Your turn 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 21, 2017, 07:01:09 AM
as always! you have all the info! tanks to share Mike!

back to the ugly birds  ;D


(https://s27.postimg.cc/dspconowj/guess21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vir19p2hb/)


guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 21, 2017, 07:10:34 AM
note:
The guy from behind seems to have hidding some serious error and he's being silly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 21, 2017, 07:19:24 AM
Woops sorry guys. I totally forgot I had guessed. My bad.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 21, 2017, 08:54:55 AM
Well A1. You ask how I got that Joy JX.

quite an extensive answer, LameHawk, thank you! :)
i'm interested in extra-plane details, too, sometimes they tell everything!
with JoyJX, i must admit i was tempted to cut out the serial, but on these days i'm only on workplace PC so no photoediting until further notice. you did exactly what i've feared hehehehe

When possible, i'll check your links, thank you!

Salute! :)
A1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 22, 2017, 05:38:19 AM
I was pretty sure we already had this, but now I see it was a request, not a quest :)

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,37287.msg412036.html#msg412036
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 22, 2017, 06:48:14 AM
Perfect Sniperton!

It's a really weird fighter.
Its best quality are the wheels in the tail. ;D

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 22, 2017, 08:16:02 AM
Thanks, first a bonus item in the 'weird plane' category:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/yumxwviv9/quest30.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oxbx3tb9d/)

Second the quest item:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/u601z973j/quest31.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9lv80rrcb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 22, 2017, 09:10:48 AM
Westland P.12 "Delanne" Lysander and BV.155 (V-2?)

The german one is one of my wet dreams, while the Delanne is.. well. I didn't even know Lysanders and Lancasters could mate.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 22, 2017, 10:50:37 AM
Congrats, both are correct. And yes, I think (but am not fully sure) that it is actually the V-2 of BV.155B.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 22, 2017, 11:11:53 AM
Thank you Sniperton :)

For more information, the BV.155 is an extreme evolution of Bf.109, through Me.155.
Of course, not much parts were still in common!

Aaaaand: the quiz

(http://i.imgur.com/vBiqdij.png)

Not a photo, but still an airplane!  :)

S!
A1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 22, 2017, 12:42:09 PM

Gloster Meteor F. MK 8



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 22, 2017, 01:31:32 PM
Gloster Meteor F. MK 8

Nope, max :)

of course, one can think it's a near ball.

S!
A1_Phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 23, 2017, 03:47:29 PM
Did ever leave the drawing table? o_O

The wing without dihedral, engines too advanced and tail long and high, differentiate it from the meteor, but not too much...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 23, 2017, 05:15:53 PM
Did ever leave the drawing table? o_O

It was my first thought, too. Come on man, show us the real thing!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 23, 2017, 05:28:50 PM
This specific plane was only one project, but guilty we are not: its base design flew, and so well it's still valid. Too late, of course, and wasn't selected.

On a side note, there are clues in both my answers heheehhe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on March 23, 2017, 11:05:21 PM
That looks something like the Hawker contender to the Meteor. The P-1048.


(https://s16.postimg.cc/ruq4zmsyt/P1048__Scene_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e11sal0dd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 23, 2017, 11:35:33 PM
Cabin position, wing implantation, engine size and tail lift say it is not the same plane. :-[

Same, we are talking about things that do not exist ... so it could be the santa's sleigh. :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 23, 2017, 11:52:35 PM

A1_Phoenix, we need to see a real photo of a real aircraft built.
Otherwise its just a paper-project.
A "what-if" prototype paper-project for the Gloster Meteor
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 24, 2017, 02:53:11 AM
I don't think it's british at all.
For a Meteor the tail layout doesn't fit.

Definitely just a project plane.
I suspect a russian origin, maybe some project alongside the Alekseyev I-21 Series.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 24, 2017, 03:42:50 AM
I suspect a russian origin, maybe some project alongside the Alekseyev I-21 Series.

It was my second thought, but note the triangular cross section of the fuselage, which is reminiscent of the Me-262.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 24, 2017, 04:01:16 AM
Sorry guys: it's not meant to be easy, but challenging. And i see your curiosity is waking up :)

As i said, it's true this is only a drawing (well, now i must admit i'm not sure if a drawing is fully legit), but:

-it's a known project (it could be found on internet) from a known airplane designer. Well.. then, expatriated, but it's NOT a "nemo propheta in patria" situation, he designed successful planes (and not only) in his birthplace.

-the "base" plane was built, and flew. it flew very well, albeit with another powerplant. And it was a taildragger. And Air Forces needs were rapidly changing in those years. Nevertheless, fuselage, wings, and tail are the same: to be more precise, it was meant to be the SAME plane, with some differences.

said so, no Alekseyev, no Me.262.  ;)

S!
A1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 24, 2017, 04:05:04 AM
Argentinian ..... ?  IAe 30 Pallavincino 1

(http://www.militariarg.com/uploads/4/2/2/1/4221080/2179044_orig.jpg)


Jet modification of the IAe-30 Nancu, also designed by Pallavicino, was to be a heavy fighter in a class of the Gloster Meteor: single-seater, two Rolls-Royce Derwent engines each producing 3.500 lb static thrust. The variant was to have been armed with four Hispano-Suiza cannons. None built.



A proposed jet engined version of this "Hornet look alike"

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/IAe30.jpg)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on March 24, 2017, 04:15:47 AM
I guess the plane's got a link with the Hornet, as the wings look the same. Are Emile Dewoitine or Kurt Tank involved ?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on March 24, 2017, 04:45:09 AM
And here it is!

excellent, GJE52! :)

my source: https://www.zona-militar.com/foros/threads/fma-iae-48.11850/page-3
it's almost a "modular" design, in fact the "Project 1" by Pallavicino, it's simply a Derwent-engined Namcu
afaik, Wikipedia declare the merlin version's 780km/h as a still valid south american piston engine speed record, not sure if it's true, tho. Beautiful bird, anyway. too bad FA Argentina obviously decided to follow the jet future.

i'm sorry for some italian puns, but i'll also let you know that somewhat obscure clues were "Near Ball" for "Vicino Palla", "Guilty we are not (we are innocent)" for "Innocenti", builder of Lambretta scooter designed by Pallavicino before moving to Argentina.

As for Pallavicino, here some other infos :) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesare_Pallavicino

S!
A1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 24, 2017, 05:49:10 AM
Cheers Glynn 8)
Argentina... that would have been one of the last spots to search for an unknown jet project ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on March 24, 2017, 07:29:45 AM
Westland P.12 Wendover, I read somewhere that on one of the test flights the rear turret fell off, complete with hapless occupant.

'I say; was a bit 'Harry Twitchers'  for a moment back there old boy'
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 24, 2017, 12:35:20 PM
I'm Argentine, I never heared of a jet version of the Ñancu ... :-|

In this country there were many drawings of jets during the era of Perón 1945-1955 but only pulqui and pulqui II flew. Kurth tank take to India Pulqui III project.

In the most famous stuff made in country for Palavicino was the SIAM Lambretta model known here as "Siambretta"
(https://s1.postimg.cc/xt1wgk6cv/peron_siambretta.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nvqvnhyqz/)
General Peron testing the first prototipe superviced by Palavicino
(https://s3.postimg.cc/u7wbe3fqr/peronsiam3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5emrdfwq7/)
General Peron driving the siambretta leadering a group of fans... this countrie es very weird...

Is difficult to understand but much more difficult is to explain it:
Peron was Politically a mix between: Mussolini + Fidel Castro + Marshal Tito + Mandela + Donald Trump... But he was elected and the people loved him!  :-[ :P

If we can put airplanes of that forum of drunkies this is going to become bizarre. ;D


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 24, 2017, 01:52:11 PM
It was my third thought that if a quest is hopelessly unsolvable, the solution should be sought in Argentina...  :D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 24, 2017, 01:56:34 PM
AH! So its an Argentina proposed jet project. A jet version for the "Nancu".
I searched all over for a built version of the blueprints you posted , but there was no such aircraft.
So it continues to be a "what if". Only a paper-project.
It is still very interesting to me, as I also enjoy looking at project blueprints of aircraft. I am always
all over the internet and in books looking for such stuff.  ;D  Thanks.

Great find SAS~GJE52 ! I never heard of this "Nancu".
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 24, 2017, 07:53:32 PM

OK. not too hard this time ...  ;)



(https://s20.postimg.cc/mwxa1ccxp/00_Test11.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BOYAN on March 24, 2017, 08:30:30 PM
Thunderchief?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on March 24, 2017, 11:08:44 PM
F-105 Thunderchief,
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 25, 2017, 02:17:56 AM
Maybe, but which one ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on March 25, 2017, 03:48:48 AM
F-105D a Single seat Fighter-bomber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 25, 2017, 05:39:45 AM
Yep, your call.. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on March 25, 2017, 10:11:41 AM
Ok, Lets try this,
(https://s21.postimg.cc/qgc6d00k7/IMG_0338.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ftid7kser/)

If not, your call
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Narvik on March 25, 2017, 10:44:40 AM
Yak-1000. Never got airborne.

Free round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 25, 2017, 03:39:04 PM
Yak-1000. Never got airborne.

Free round.

Indeed it is the Yak-1000, Great pick Narvik !
- http://www.findmodelkit.com/sites/default/files/72026_6.jpg

Free round, cool.
Would you mind if I post the next guess?

Guess this mystery aircraft...

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l23/chris7421/Mystery%201.png) (http://s92.photobucket.com/user/chris7421/media/Mystery%201.png.html)


for
Bonus points ...

(http://filmfanatic.org/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Flying-Down-to-Rio-Aerial-Ballet1.png)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 25, 2017, 11:39:14 PM
I also could not resist and post it in the past. :-|

But the plane is fake... or falke?  ;)

I do not know the girls flying over Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoa  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on March 26, 2017, 12:28:58 AM
Bingo, Nice one, your turn. Your call
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on March 26, 2017, 02:40:21 AM
I am not sure if the plane is a Falke, or FW 187 as that aircraft was a tail dragger ... and the one in the picture clearly is not. Sometimes the on line images are incorrecly named. I am not sure what this is ... but I am sure what it is not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2017, 03:14:17 AM
Quoting myself:
It's just a hoax, nothing less, nothing more.
That "He-279 Spirale" thing is just a bold allegation raised by someone on the internet who disappeared as quickly thereafter as he raised that hoax.
Nice Photoshop work though.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 26, 2017, 06:06:08 AM
Your guess is as good as mine. It is an unknown Luftwaffe aircraft.
For the curious... more information about it here...
https://forum.axishistory.com//viewtopic.php?t=166730
-
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,20080.0.html
-

I also could not resist and post it in the past. :-|
But the plane is fake... or falke?  ;)

I do not know the girls flying over Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoa  8)

Great guess Locopiston  8)
Your next good buddy!

The film is called "Flying Down to Rio"
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Down_to_Rio
It also features of number of other dancing girls on top of 1930s airplanes
(http://www.cinestylography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/flying-down-to-rio-1933-aeroplane-dance1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2017, 02:40:26 PM
Would these ladies actually stand on the control surfaces?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 26, 2017, 03:36:38 PM
the bonus of Max always are great! ;D

LameHawk, the girls can step on the ailerons because they are cariocas ... and the cariocas girls can do everything! :o

guess this!
(https://s8.postimg.cc/htg4v45z9/guess26.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9b6oqrzgh/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2017, 04:44:21 PM
Messerschmitt Me 261 Adolfine

Long distance reconnaissance

And what a lovely name
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 26, 2017, 05:05:22 PM
I still do not know if he is very thin, or the wing and the wheels are very fat. :P

Correct LameHawk! The name would have been to consecrate or annoy the führer? :D

your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 27, 2017, 03:29:10 PM
Gentlemen - a rarity


(https://s29.postimg.cc/62lry3yg7/SASQuiz0003.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h26z9pov7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 27, 2017, 04:16:09 PM
mix between J5N and Avenguer? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 27, 2017, 04:53:47 PM
No ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on March 28, 2017, 03:31:53 AM
Woomera   ;)
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 28, 2017, 03:25:46 PM
Not strictly correct.
It is the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-4
It was unofficially called the Wackett bomber (named after the designer).
There were two prototypes, but never made production status.
It was further developed into the CA-11 Woomera. Only one was completed before the project was dropped.

But close enough. Next!


(https://s14.postimg.cc/jcmt08c0x/Woomera.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/56725015p/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 31, 2017, 11:37:47 PM


So, who´s next?

(http://www.allkpop.com/upload/2016/05/content/misc_1464156182_20160525_yge.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 01, 2017, 12:23:24 AM
Let me take the baton:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/x17g3ck3z/quest_2017-04-01.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 01, 2017, 08:08:50 AM
French sea unicorn?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on April 01, 2017, 08:55:10 AM

I think it is the   SO-8000 'Narval'  French naval fighter aircraft designed by Sud-Ouest in the late 1940s.

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 01, 2017, 09:58:21 AM
Absolutely right Glynn, congratulations!
Your turn now 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Tom2 on April 01, 2017, 10:42:06 AM
That last plane, never saw it, but sure would love to fly it.-"SO-8000 'Narval'" Have a soft spot for boom configurations on props (and jets for that matter)-
Carry on chaps aka Glynn. :P
Chrs

Tom
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on April 01, 2017, 04:52:56 PM
Ok, try this one...

(https://s30.postimg.cc/m7ue2fooh/00_Test12.jpg)

 ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 01, 2017, 09:46:36 PM
is the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm + Rockwell X-31 : BuNo 164585.

german-nasa test bed for thrust vectoring.

a real franken! was made with TFK-90 + B-1; F-16; F-16XL; F-18; F-20; V-22 and cesna citation parts! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on April 02, 2017, 04:09:03 AM
Two built, one lost due to pitot icing but one survived the test programe. This design had unbelievable flight characteristics. There are some good vids on you tube of it flying.

Ok...... your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 02, 2017, 11:14:58 AM
ok!
an easy now!

(https://s1.postimg.cc/jeiza0kjz/guess02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/byjpo7wuj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 02, 2017, 04:37:13 PM
Yep - easy it is:

Ryan XF2R Dark Shark.

Run over by the jet age
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 02, 2017, 10:39:32 PM
 ;D

fish the shark!

you turn LameHawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 03, 2017, 08:29:25 AM
This shouldn't be too difficult either


(https://s28.postimg.cc/bcdu5ymfx/SASQuiz04.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tryb3d0k9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 03, 2017, 08:38:14 AM
This is exactly what it looks like, a B-24 with a B-17 nose.
In particular, it's B-24J-15-CO-42-73130 tested with B-17G nose and turret from Lockheed/Vega B-17G-30-VE 42-97772 which was damaged at Langley Field.

Quote
Hybrid Aircraft - Boeing B-17G / Consolidated B-24J

The availability of the Consolidated B-24 in increasing numbers soon made it evident that, whatever the qualities of its companion, the B-17, the Liberator led in several vital areas, especially in range and bomb load. But by 1944, an additional turret in the nose had increased weight and drag reduced the margin. In addition, the Liberator's ceiling, already less than the B-17s, was further reduced. Furthermore, the addition of the turred reduced forward vision from the flight deck, and cramped the working areas of the naviagtor and bombardier, in the nose.

The deterioration of the B-24's operational suitability concerned the USAAF sufficiently for them to launch a priority project to improve the Liberator's performance. Air Materiel Command undertook the "B-24 Weight Reduction Program", with the objectives of improving the speed and altitude capabilities of the aircraft, and also of solving the poor forward visibility and crew quarters problems.

In March 1944, at Wright Field, the Weight Reduction Committee considered a range of options. Among these were more powerful turbo superchargers to improve the ceiling, a faired Bell power boost tail turret, and a single tail assembly calculated to add 10 mph (16 km/h) to the B-24's speed.

The B-17 nose configuration was better streamlined, and provided adequate working space for the navigator and excellent visibility for the bombardier. It was at first used as a bench-mark by which to measure any B-24 modification. Eventually, the suggestion was made to actually put a Fortress nose onto a Liberator airframe.

On May 25th, 1944, Air Materiel Command assigned the experiment a First Priority Project rating. A preliminary study at Wright Field reported that a completely new nose design would be more practical, but conceded that fitting a B-17 nose was feasible. The actual conversion was scheduled to begin in June, at Air Service Command's Middletown, Ohio, facilities.

It was agreed that the project should be finished 20 days after receiving a new B-17G nose section from the Douglas plant at Long Beach, California. The airframe was to be B-24J serial 42-73130, made available by Aircraft Test Control and flown to Middletown on June 5th. The aircraft was weighed, and work began on removing the nose and making a mock-up mating structure.

As the project looked for ways to shorten their 20-day time-frame, they found that an accident at Langley Field, Virginia, had considerably damaged B-17G serial 42-97772, but the nose section was still fairly intact. It was requisitioned and reached Middletown on June 11th. The nose section from California arrived five days later and was used to replace damaged parts on the section from Langley.

Now began a complex mating of the two major components. Not only were these of quite different cross sections, but installed equipment did not match up. Side structural fairings were formed by a continuation rearwards of the side components of the B-17 nose section, to end at a point on the B-24 fuselage just forward of the bomb bay doors. The reverse happened on the upper fuselage, where the B-24 was faired forwards onto the B-17 nose.

The modification was completed on July 2nd. Whilst not over-attractive, the new nose did at least appear to be an aerodynamic improvement. One problem was that the new nose not only added about two feet to the overall length of the aircraft, but it also increased its weight by 437 lb. (198 kg.).

The aircraft was sent to Wright Field for a brief check-out flight on July 6th by the Flight Section of Materiel Command. With a gross takeoff weight of 56,000 lb. (25400 kg) and after speed, power and stability tests at 10,000 ft. (3048 m) the test crew concluded the aircraft performance was "essentially the same as other B-24 airplanes", but with an airspeed "apparently 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) faster". The aircraft was sent to the AAF Proving Ground at Eglin Field, Florida, via Bolling Field, Washington, DC, for the edification of Pentagon representatives.

Three flights were scheduled. The first, at low altitude, was for familiarisation and instrument calibration. The next two would be identical except that, on the third, the aircraft would carry the weight of a fully-loaded B-24J.

The missions were flown during August. On both altitude flights, the aircraft was only able to reach a ceiling of 18,500-19,000 ft. (5638-5791 m.), about 2/3 that of an ordinary B-24. At that point cylinder head temperatures soared and the cowl flaps had to be opened, adding to drag, preventing any further climbing, and producing a mild tail buffeting.

The Eglin report condemned the modified aircraft as "operationally unsuitable". They pointed to weight increase, stability problems, the poor ceiling and generally poor performance, and recommended the project be discontinued.

Finally the Engineering Division of Air Materiel Command admitted that it would be better simply to redesign the B-24J nose. Most of the added weight was due to ammunition for the B-17 nose and cheek guns, almost a third of a ton. This weight did offset the aerodynamics problems of the forward-stretching nose somewhat, which apparently would otherwise have been worse.

There was some dispute that the head temperatures which prevented climbing to a higher ceiling could be blamed on the B-17 nose. They had allegedly been reported in other B-24Js. The test crews agreed that the crew space in the nose had been vastly improved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BlJ4me-BTk

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 03, 2017, 09:10:42 AM


WOW! Never heard about this hybrid version.
Looks pretty cool.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 05, 2017, 11:56:48 AM
stalled again!

rules says open house.

Guess this!
 
(https://s14.postimg.cc/3k0l4lt9d/gueess_05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4z25tbucd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 05, 2017, 03:37:04 PM
Another doomed aircraft. Too late and too cumbersome (according to the late Eric Brown). Meant for a large aircraft carrier that was cancelled, and thus the plane was cancelled as well.

The Fairey Spearfish
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 05, 2017, 07:08:04 PM
yes!

correct!

you turn LameHawk!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 06, 2017, 02:52:49 PM
After a couple of relatively easy ones - here is a difficult one (I think).

Hint: The building in the background shows the location to be Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport


(https://s4.postimg.cc/pezve5yv1/SASQuiz05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hz0lsdb5l/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on April 07, 2017, 03:31:09 AM
Lamehawk ,  you got a mean streak  8)
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 07, 2017, 06:16:51 AM
Rohrbach Ro-IX Rofix?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 07, 2017, 07:25:49 AM
Right you are Big Brother - your turn

Due to the restrictions on the German aircraft industry after WW1, some of the companies moved out of the country.
Rohrbach went to Copenhagen.
The Turkish government ordered 50 Ro-IX and two prototypes were built. However after a couple of crashes nothing further came of it.


(https://s21.postimg.cc/yhzzyxp4n/0_1d506a_91bc559f_orig.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yhzzyxp4j/)


(https://s27.postimg.cc/cnj0sgzur/0_1d5066_8e798edc_orig.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7ovidxw1r/)


(https://s2.postimg.cc/t57m8ub6h/0_1d5067_ac523aac_orig.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6gif99tsl/)


(https://s17.postimg.cc/66lixascv/0_1d5068_7de0de6d_orig.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ashn5ndvv/)


(https://s7.postimg.cc/ft5qf6ph7/wwb_img5079.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hkypa38tz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 07, 2017, 07:34:00 AM
Thanks for confirmation LameHawk.
My wife is half danish so this really made me curious.

On we go, guess this:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/jln000egh/quest_2017-04-07.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on April 07, 2017, 08:49:30 AM
I didn't see anything flawed with the design other than the elevators being a bit small, but it seem like a really neat little plan that Ro-IX does.. :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 07, 2017, 09:23:06 AM
That is a Stearman XA-21 with the streamlined cockpit
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 07, 2017, 09:25:09 AM
American, concurrent of Douglas A-20, if my memory is correct... I just do not remember ! I think the constructor is more known for little airplanes, but not sure...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 07, 2017, 09:30:01 AM
Stearman XA-21
Absolutely right PvF, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 07, 2017, 09:35:08 AM

(https://s11.postimg.cc/ojlk77d0j/IMG_0167.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 07, 2017, 09:47:08 AM
Promavia Squalus?  (You forgot to remove the reg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 07, 2017, 09:57:20 AM
Correct, but I have an excuse. Right now I'm on my phone because my computer is kaput. I cannot remove the reg because the phone wont let me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 07, 2017, 11:53:57 AM

That is a cool little jet  8)  I wish I had one in my car garage

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 11, 2017, 12:51:34 PM
Can I take a rain check?  I've got one I'd like to post but can't right now - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 12, 2017, 05:41:43 AM
Open house?
Okay here we go:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/pt65zhfrv/quest_2017-04-12.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 12, 2017, 03:51:35 PM
the lovely age of silver flying barrels with nene II jet engine! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 12, 2017, 04:14:47 PM
Looks like you've got it loco
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 12, 2017, 08:10:52 PM
I do not know what it is  :-[... because in that silver age they are all very similar! :P

I'm making my first weapons as a modeler in one of these nice winged barrels. 8)

The low wing and the elevator in the fuselage make this one unique!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 12, 2017, 09:52:29 PM
It looks like North American had their way with a Vought Cutlass.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 12, 2017, 10:27:31 PM
the lovely age of silver flying barrels with nene II jet engine! ;D
Indeed :)
My favourite era of jet planes.
Nene is right too so you're damn close.
Now you can get the rest from a quick internet search ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 12, 2017, 10:43:42 PM
Nord 2200
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 12, 2017, 10:51:11 PM
Right so James, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 12, 2017, 10:57:32 PM
Give this a go:

(https://s24.postimg.cc/gemo3egxx/quest_it.jpg)

Have fun.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 12, 2017, 11:34:54 PM
That manufacturer is just around the corner for me 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 13, 2017, 01:53:59 AM
Fokker ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 13, 2017, 03:06:59 AM
Back to my favourite period!

Blohm & Voss Ha 140

Not well known because the He-115 was chosen instead (which incidentally is a plane I would love to see in Il-2!)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 13, 2017, 10:57:45 PM
Correct
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 14, 2017, 06:14:07 AM
Here is a new one:


(https://s27.postimg.cc/7z1a38m0j/SASQuiz06.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/a3ln4bnn3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 14, 2017, 09:44:27 AM
Bristol Brigand B.Mk.I RH806
Quote
These aircraft had a crew of 3 and had arrived at its final shape of having a Brigand body from an earlier design combined with Buckingham wings and tail. It was expected to reach 310 knots and climb on one engine to 12,000 ft. It was fitted with Centaurus IV's (derated) it was also fitted with A.I. This aircraft was built as a B.1, some B.1's were converted by the RAF as training aircraft for radar navigators. Some 600 were to be trined on Brigands. The Brigand survived in RAF use until March 1958 and was the last piston engined attack aircraft in service with the RAF. 147 Brigands were built, holding the fort in tropical climes where wooden aircraft were unsuitable. It was replaced by the Canberra.
These aircraft saw much active service in the Malayan jungle where they operated using both bombs and rockets

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4a3bevxld/p1502423232-5.jpg)

(https://s29.postimg.cc/urqoeq78n/G1953.jpg)

(https://s29.postimg.cc/fui7dpu07/G1044.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 15, 2017, 08:13:37 AM
Absolutley right, Storebror - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 17, 2017, 09:32:55 PM
I guess this means open house. ;)

This silver barrel is my first foray as a moder.
I still have to create the skin. :(

When I have it, I'll ask for help to see if it can be flyed ... :D

guess this!

(https://s18.postimg.cc/9if3ea3jt/render_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lx1velv1x/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/sc0wba1rt/render_4_a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hcfozobcl/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/vk9z22dfd/render_7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3k5vhs9yt/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/h2cru2m49/render_8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pxdm4lawl/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/gqvbhb5o9/render_9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8y4npbzp1/)


Super easy if someone read my answers in this thread :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 17, 2017, 09:35:43 PM
It's pretty whatever it is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 18, 2017, 01:46:49 AM
The Argentinian works of the big bad wolf - Kurt Tank.'s "Mapuche" -  FMA IAe 33 Pulqui II
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 18, 2017, 05:05:19 AM

Yep, its a Pulqui  ;D  A further design on the original 1945 plans for the  Focke-Wulf Ta-183 "Huckebein".
That 3d-model looks very good. Congratulations Locopiston  8)

Its interesting that the development of the Ta-183 started as early as 1942.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 18, 2017, 07:48:57 AM
Looks a little like La-15.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 18, 2017, 08:22:19 AM
FMA IAe 33 Pulqui II

He is the Latin son of Huckebein and cousin of La-15.

Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_IAe_33_Pulqui_II.

(My 3d is better than the one in wikipedia). :P

This is the video presentation ...

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNi5hQ2kxVo

Put the subtitles, the story is hilarious!

When I finish it, I hope you can help me to turn it into a functional mod. ;)

You turn Dreamk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 18, 2017, 05:11:02 PM
Ok. Let's go back a little in time - to biplanes (I have a well known weakness for these planes) - This one flew in the Far East  ;)

(https://s4.postimg.cc/463ol1w9p/Red_Army_V2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6nffsbg61/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 18, 2017, 10:26:45 PM
That's interesting because the design looks rather U.S. built or at least influenced.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 19, 2017, 12:24:04 AM
Mike, your' re great!  ;D This is indeed the right way to approach a plane recognition problem. :)

You have put your finger in the right place - go a little further with your thinking and you'll know what and where to look for  ;)

I'll give you a lead: when and where - time and place are critical elements for this recognition - the uniforms and mention "Far East" are a very good clue (if you know the answer :D) but can be misleading if taken at the first level - you'll need also to ask why them, why then and why there.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 19, 2017, 02:47:58 AM
Ooo, a difficult one Dreamk  ::(

Thought it was a Anatra....but the engine is wrong
General appearance is of a Salmson.......but the engine casing is wrong (removed ?)
Was this photo taken in Vladivostock ?
Anything to do with the American invasion of Russia ?

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 19, 2017, 03:45:54 AM
Anything to do with the American invasion of Russia ?
That could be a good hint.
The Siberian Intervention, 1918-1920, that might fit.
I'm not that much into uniforms and answering the question "where" is out of reach to me.
I don't think the Canadians had airplanes with them, the british troops would have used their own as well as the japanese, the chinese... no clue.
So this could be a plane of the U.S. expedition force (obviously) or, a bit more odd, one from the Czech since at that time they've started to build up a small air force partly equipped with U.S. built airplanes.
But that's all just wild guessing.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 19, 2017, 05:36:02 AM
Ok - so, let's see what you have already discovered - Logic is a great thing and you use it wisely:
1) Siberia is the place, or more exactly the Russian Far East - the Sino-Mongol and Korean border areas. Area centered around Vladivostok and Khabarosvk
2) Time is correct - this photo was taken after the end of the fighting there - 1920 may be even 1921 - The main fighting took place Between December 1918 and January 1920
3) US built plane - yes but underwent a transformation in the hands of his last user. BTW this plane is apparently the only one among its brothers that was so transformed. The transformation was intended to answer the lack of spare parts for the original engine.
4) Czech - well, let say that the second users of the plane were the Czech Legions. In one year time this specific plane had 4 successive users and quite a saga behind it and its brothers.
May be I can show you how one of its brothers looked a couple of months before this photo was taken....still with its original engine (the original engine of the specific plane in the photo was a straight 6 cylinders that the Soviet replaced very fast by one of their Salmson that equipped the planes they had in the Far East - no problem of small part as it was produced in Russia and was a very  trusted engine - the cowling may have been a cut-off Sopwith Strutter cowling as this was the main plane used by the Soviet in the area).
Taken in Moscow in 1920:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/6kq7hbp8f/Moscow_1920.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f2znlnvqz/)

and these ones taken in Il2 skies some time ago  ;D:

(https://s16.postimg.cc/fz2unal1x/Image6.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/3x7gt5btd/) (https://s16.postimg.cc/vyli6uh3p/Image5.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/4o06yxe6p/)
Ah yes - sorry for the debugging messages, but this plane has been flying in the skies of Il2 for quite a time as I have used it to help me finalizing the java of WW1 engines, adding them a few goodies.  :P

So now....what is this plane?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 20, 2017, 07:21:15 AM
these ones taken in Il2 skies some time ago  ;D:
Woops... which plane is that?
Never saw it in IL2...

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 20, 2017, 09:04:53 AM
Well, It has been flying in my own very private Il2 skies - I''l upload it at some point, still having a couple of things I want to complete with it.
 
In the meantime, it seems that this plane remains an identification mystery, so,,,without giving its name, let's tell a little more of the saga of this "Mysterious Bird":

Two dozens of the Mysterious Birds had been delivered to Czechoslovak Legions in Siberia in 1919.
Engine installations of these aircraft varied. There were 'small' and 'large' versions of the Mysterious Bird , the "small" version having a shortened wingspan (like the Soviet machine seen on this photograph). However this specific aircraft. is not airplane directly captured as a booty by Soviets, but left over at the end of a very strange deal....The whole story is a mad mad one   :P:

A Four Act Play
Location - The Plains of Siberia    Time - early 1920s

First Act:
First half of January 1919, 132 crates with the Mysterious Birds plus other material were downloaded in Vladivostok from three American ships to train wagons of the Czechoslovak legion  :D.
The American ships were:
Venezuela - on December 19th, 1918 (Jan 1st ,1919 by Gregorian calendar),
Sheridan - on December 26th, 1918,
Santa Cruz - on December 26th, 1918.
The 25  Mysterious Birds delivered came from:
- 11 from Ellington Field,
- 10 from Kelly Filed,
- 1 from Chenute Field,
- 3 from St. Paul (with xxxxx3 engines)
All spare parts came from Kelly Field price per aircraft - 8.600 USD, price of xxxxx1 engine - 3 760 USD

Two weeks later the Czech opened crates to disclose second hand aircraft, often worn or damaged. The very first flight caused two crewmen serious injuries and the destruction of the plane. ::(
The Americans had used the opportunity to get rid of some useless machines. When the delivery arrived to Siberia, it was accompanied by two US officers, who expressed some skepticism about their airworthiness. The Czechs got the officers drunk and searched their baggage. They found documents showing the planes had been withdrawn from various flying schools as worthless and were resold instead of being trashed. It was a miracle some of them could be convinced to fly. >:(

Four almost complete aircraft (numbers 2,3,4,7) left Vladivostok on January 10th, 1920 on board of Hvan Yih ship, heading for Czechoslovakia.

Second Act:
In spring 1919 The Czech Legions began to leave Siberia. They looked for buyers for the equipment they could not or did not want to take with them on their way home.
The purchaser was ...White Russian Siberian Kolchak Army!
Having paid originally to the US 12.700 USD per aircraft , the Czechs craftily raised price for their White Russians buyers up to 13.000 USD !!!  ;D. These bought 18 aircraft.

Third Act:
Planes were been handed out to the newly established 14th and 15th Air Corps, but its introduction took quite a time, as planes proved true to their unflattering reputation. Three accidents and two catastrophes (catching fire in flight) happened during 1919 summer killing four airmen .
Kolchak's 14th Air Corps re-equipped by French Sopwiths, and the Mysterious Aircrafts were handed over to over White Russian units:
- two to the Manchurk Air Corps
- three to the Kugran training unit.
- Two were left in storage until the Soviets arrived.
The 15th Air Corps with seven aircraft was the only White Russian Mysterious Aircrafts' equipped unit to reach the front in late July... achieving 15 operational flights with a lot of troubles. Aktubinsk airfield was cut off by the Soviets in September. When the fuel reserves became exhausted, Kolchaks airmen burned the remaining planes  :(.

Fourth Act:
The aircraft found by the Soviet, included the version shown on this photo.
It was apparently soon re-engined by the Russian with an engine they produced and had plenty of spare parts for, most probably a Salmson radial - and a cowling, probably from a Sowpith Strutter, the main plane used by the Soviets in Siberia  8).

Epilogue:
The sole Mysterious Aircraft survivor is a bit confusing mixture assembled from the four aircraft shipped from Vladivostok .
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 20, 2017, 09:48:54 AM


Very close to the design of the Aeromarine 39B and
the Vought VE-7SF 2-F-16

But not those  :P

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on April 20, 2017, 09:58:29 AM
It definitely has the classic lines of the Curtiss Jenny so I'd have to say the J-1 or JN-2.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on April 20, 2017, 10:20:03 AM
this aircraft LWF Model V Tractor
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 20, 2017, 10:21:32 AM
stiv_069 beat me to it by a few seconds - congratulations! 8)

Czechoslovak legion
(...)
The 25  Mysterious Birds delivered
Ah... *facepalm* it's been right in our face all the time:
L.W.F. Engineering Company Model V "Tractor".

The aircraft found by the Soviet, included the version shown on this photo.
It was apparently soon re-engined by the Russian with an engine they produced and had plenty of spare parts for, most probably a Salmson radial - and a cowling, probably from a Sowpith Strutter, the main plane used by the Soviets in Siberia  8).
Yes... that was a "V-2" tractor, originally equipped with a Hall-Scott 165hp engine, retrofitted with a Salmson radial engine (9 series me thinks). The wing was cut in the middle to give a better FOV and AFAIK the ailerons have been modified too. Maybe there's even a bottle-holder for Vodka in the Cockpits, who knows?

Epilogue:
The sole Mysterious Aircraft survivor is a bit confusing mixture assembled from the four aircraft shipped from Vladivostok .
That should be this one:
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/8204/8241704863_6e7b9b60a0_o.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 20, 2017, 10:24:30 AM


WOW   :o Great find !
I never seen this one before.

(http://www.99traveltips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/beer-cheers.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 20, 2017, 10:32:05 AM
Indeed!
The L.W.F. Model V Tractor is a single-engine two-seat trainer and reconnaissance biplane aircraft produced by the American manufacturer L.W.F. Engineering Company, (Lowe, Willard, Fowler).
Company initials were those of the founders and not, as often thought, from "Linen, Wood, and Fabric" or "Laminated Wood Fuselage."
Initial machines used a 135-hp Thomas V-8. The different versions differ by the installed engine V = Thomas 135 hp, V-1 = Sturtevant 140 hp, V-2 = Hall-Scott 165 hp, V-3 = Sturtevant 200 h

The sole LWF survivor is a Czech machine preserved at Prague National Technical Museum, being presumably serial 12893 (from 12883 - 12894 late 1917 batch). However this plane, displayed at NTM after having been repainted as the number ´4´ of Siberian fame, is a mixture assembled from the four aircraft shipped from Vladivostok.

(https://s21.postimg.cc/jbz6rk97b/LWF_data.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ghw1e470z/)

 and here are the original drawings for this aircraft

(https://s7.postimg.cc/vmbfiavij/LWF_patent_deposited_1918_granted_1921.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/djicr2znr/)

and the description published in Flight in 1917:

(https://s27.postimg.cc/kacdwiqib/LWF_Flight_1.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/rqbnibe7j/)
(https://s27.postimg.cc/u6dgw5wab/LWF_Flight_2.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/bqszyri5r/)
(https://s23.postimg.cc/jq3xbhh8b/LWF_Flight_3.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/56wsa2o3b/)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/ko4krvapt/LWF_Flight_4.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/yhsxgx3b1/)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 20, 2017, 10:36:17 AM
And these come from a L+K monography (in Czech of course) on this plane and its variants

(https://s16.postimg.cc/cm8hnbhdh/LWF_L_K_monography_1.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/9s5c9vf75/)
(https://s16.postimg.cc/r6pki5cc5/LWF_L_K_monography_2.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/p257h2apd/)
(https://s16.postimg.cc/tpb9ity2d/LWF_L_K_monography_3.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/m9bzx1acx/)
(https://s16.postimg.cc/4s7w1x9kl/LWF_L_K_monography_color.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/4s7w1x9kh/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: alexandre4442 on April 20, 2017, 11:43:53 AM
Hi all,

congratulations to all involved in that hunt. Really enjoyed this one!

Regards
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 21, 2017, 12:32:24 AM
+1
Thank you for the most fiendishly arcane GWIDH ever !  :D

Dreamk = Genius

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2017, 06:57:46 AM
Looks like stiv yet has to figure what the quest game is all about.
According to the rules we've stalled so it's an open round.
This in an easy one to get things started again:
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/2940/33430077803_8f9de620f5_o.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on April 24, 2017, 07:07:40 AM
F-35  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2017, 12:12:04 PM
F-35 :D
Each and every droptank on the image would feel offended, let alone the beauty carrying them ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 24, 2017, 01:12:23 PM
Thank God it was easy!  :o

I thought it was a bomber, at first... it was clearly a draw, not a real plane, and it screamed USAF, and, I thought, '60s. Turns out I was wrong: it's a fighter and it was proposed in the '50s....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XF-108_Rapier

Beautiful aircraft, too, a shame it wasn't put in production!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2017, 01:14:10 PM
Absolutely right Gianky, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 24, 2017, 01:35:07 PM
Thanks!

Doesn't have to be military or a liner, right? Anything with wings (static or moving) goes?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 24, 2017, 02:43:37 PM
Let's try with this one...


(https://s11.postimg.cc/wxil2gu03/Whazzit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6cg26wrmn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2017, 10:36:09 PM
That should almost certainly be Fiorenza, no?
Her, no joke:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/48hzfv0up/Fiorenza_Bernadi.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 25, 2017, 05:03:53 AM
Mike, I thought I knew everything about airplanes, before I met you! :D

She is, definitely. ;)

P.S. You and other awesome guys like P51vFW190 and the rest of the bunch.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 25, 2017, 05:19:09 AM
Thanks for the flowers Gianky ;)
The question remains: What plane is she posing in front of?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2017, 06:07:19 AM
This really is a cutie.

The plane, I mean.

Haven't run into this before, but it seems to be

Partenavia P-53 Aeroscooter

I know absolutely nothing about it

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2017, 06:13:13 AM
Kids with real toys


(https://s7.postimg.cc/q1es0q2nf/woodason1stprize.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tl0pqj5d3/)

Although I might be asking what the planes are (I won't - too easy), if my answer is accepted I'll see if I can find something interesting
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 25, 2017, 03:16:55 PM
<snip> it seems to be

Partenavia P-53 Aeroscooter

I know absolutely nothing about it

You're right, LameHawk, it's the Aeroscooter.

As for its story, you can find some info on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partenavia_Aeroscooter

It was designed in the '50s after a Mario De Bernardi's idea, a smail economical aircraft to promote flying for everyone; only a prototype was built, by Partenavia (Prof. Luigi Pascale (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_Pascale)'s first firm, before Tecnam, which, nowadays, builts ultralights, LSAs and GA aircrafts sold all over the world). De Bernardi went on to design and built a two seats version with a company specifically created for it (you'll find a link in the above Wikipedia page), but production never started: on April 8th, 1959, while flying his creation over Rome Urbe airport, De Bernardi had a heart attack. He managed to land his aircraft, but died minutes later.

The woman in the picture is De Bernardi's daughter, Fiorenza, the first Italian woman to become an airline pilot (and one of first in the world, it was 1967). Mario De Bernardi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_de_Bernardi) was one of the most famous Italian pilots of the Golden Age of aviation, WWI fighter pilot, Schneider Trophy racer (and winner),test pilot and recordman.

As you can see, that little plane linked together so much of Italian aviation history.

I hope I have satisfied a bit your curiosity, Lamehawk. Your turn to expand our collective knowledge of the best activity in which the human race ever endeavoured!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2017, 03:46:41 PM
Gianky,

Thank you for the kind words. It really means a lot to me. I live in a house where no one wants to hear me breathe a word of anything having to do with aicraft. Seeing that you think I'm knowlegdable on the subject moves me immensely.

Thank you my friend,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2017, 03:51:54 PM
Also LameHawk,

Those planes are the Short-Mayo Composite consisting of the flying boat Maia and the seaplane Mercury.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2017, 06:47:43 AM
Thanks Gianky

That's very interesting.
I think I've said it before, but: always eager to learn.

And P51vsFw190 you are right. Much too easy to ask for identification, so here is something much more obscure:


(https://s10.postimg.cc/ogr0vryix/SASQuiz07.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wm92txmrp/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 26, 2017, 07:46:20 AM
Ah, an ancient J-20 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2017, 08:28:04 AM
In a sense you are not far off
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2017, 08:57:15 AM
LameHawk,

That is the Chu X-P0 indigenous Chinese fighter.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2017, 12:24:19 PM
Looks like it was too easy after all.  ;D

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2017, 12:49:38 PM

(https://s29.postimg.cc/puze39347/Questomundo.jpg)

Have fun.


Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2017, 03:36:07 PM
Still in China!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2017, 07:31:28 PM
I can neither confirm nor deny these allegations........(yes, still China)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 26, 2017, 10:41:02 PM
I'm flashed 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2017, 11:13:59 PM
Oh come on, its not that difficult.

Ill give you a hint:

A plane similar to this raced under the name of a type of bread with an Irish theme.

Thats a pretty big hint.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 27, 2017, 12:33:53 AM
And I'm still Flashed ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 01:08:23 AM
I'd say it's a Bellanca 28-90 "Flash" - a single example (some say 2) also flew in Spain in the GCE as a high speed recco plane.

Flew also in China (or rather was destroyed on the ground by the Japanese) and Mexico (22 ex Spanish order aircrafts armed with bombs and MGs).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 27, 2017, 06:36:13 AM


That is a good looking design on that airplane. It looks like late 1930s design.
I have no idea what it might be.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2017, 07:07:58 AM
You got it DreamK.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 10:15:33 AM
Ok - let see this one:

(https://s24.postimg.cc/jjb3asq8l/aircraft.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/k8tvn5qs1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2017, 11:03:03 AM
I know it but someone slse should have a turn.

P.S. he should really fix his top wing. It could have some adverse aerodynamic effects on the performance.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on April 27, 2017, 11:56:29 AM
This looks quite similar to a Fokker CX (radial) or a Gloster Gauntlet. I am guessing this aircraft is a variant of one of these two.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 12:33:31 PM
Well it had indeed a huge cowling - around 1.4m, as the Fokker C.X (Bristol Pegasus XII 1.3m diameter), but iots not a Fokker nor a Bristol design.
As a matter of fact it has quite number of common points with Bellanca 28-90 "Flash" of the preceding guess. This is a huge clue, but I warn you, this is a maybe very misleading clue if not understood adequately ;)

How did they succeed to get such a damage to the upper wing leading edge with the rest of the plane intact is the most puzzling question I have kept asking myself - except a mid-air collision with a another plane flying alongside and above them :P...maybe they met a tough bird - well they flew in a country where there are indeed a lot of strange birds  ;D. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2017, 12:41:49 PM
DreamK,

You are an evil genius. I'm just gonna stand with you and watch this unfold while giggling the entire time. And while I'm at it, do you want a drink? Because this might take a while.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 12:51:47 PM
Yes, I just made myself some coffee - I'm a coffee drinker 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2017, 12:53:12 PM
As am I, just thought id ask.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Captain Dawson on April 27, 2017, 01:01:40 PM
This is apparently an unfamiliar airplane. The markings are screwing me up, I'm sure this was intentional on your part.

Don't have time to research this, I'm just going to watch too.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 01:06:23 PM
Well,to tell the truth, I indeed chose a pic where the underwing markings are badly seen, but the tail markings are a very good clue
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2017, 01:43:34 PM
I think it is a Vought SBU-1 with a P&W R-1535 radial in a long chord cowling.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 27, 2017, 02:01:05 PM
You are very close :) , indeed!
But this is a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine not a R-1535 :(. You need to go back a few more years in time.
So you have identified:
1) that the looks are of an American plane
2) but not in American service - look at the tail insignia, the uniforms (or what can be seen of them) and the general "atmosphere" of the picture - a kind of nonchalant attitude of the pilots in front of this difficult to explain (and maybe to achieve) damage of the upper wing leading edge - the one on the left seems posing for a "photo souvenir".
3) and the engine is a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
Now, remember what I said about the common points with the Bellanca 28-90 "Flash". ;) ...and about strange birds in these skies ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on April 28, 2017, 04:33:24 AM
Vought V-99M, or a locally produced TCNA Azcarate. Can't tell if they are identical or if the mexican version had some differences.

From what i've found, this specific plane suffered non-combat damage during Cedillo's revolution, 1938/39

S!
A1_Phoenix


(more edit: the previous Bellanca was also used: http://drsamuelbanda.blogspot.it/2013/06/la-aviacion-mexicana-en-la-rebelion.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 28, 2017, 06:56:29 AM
Yes! A Vought V-99, the export version of the Vought O2U Corsair (Corsair was a name that Vought gave to an incredible number of different planes!).
Like the Bellanca it fought in the skies of China and Mexico and was bought by the Spanish Republic - a couple apparently were delivered but never flew in Spanish skies.

In March 1929, Mexico purchased 12 armed aircraft O2U-2M versions with the 400 hp (300 kW) Wasp engine to quell a military coup; Mexico then built 31 more units under licence, and called them Corsarios Azcárate O2U-4A. In 1937, Mexico purchased 10 V-99M equipped with the Pratt & Whitney R-1340-T1H-1 550 hp Wasp engine, some of them may have been sent to Spain.
China purchased the 42 export versions of O2U-1 from 1929–1933, and 21 export versions of O3U between 1933–1934 and they saw extensive bombing actions. The O2U-1 versions participated in the Central Plains War and in the January 28 Incident against the Japanese targets, while the O3U versions first participated in the Battle of Pingxingguan to support the Chinese ground forces, and later against the Japanese targets in Shanghai.
Thailand used their V-99 in the Battle of Ko Chang against the French navy.

It's your turn Phoenix  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on April 28, 2017, 07:16:05 AM
Thank you dreamk :)

Unfortunately i'm still unable to submit a quiz (my home pc is -again- out of order :( ), only workplace machines until... TBA, i fear.

So, open round!  8)

S!
A1_phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on April 28, 2017, 07:51:45 AM
Since it's an open round and I would have been wrong with my guess of the V93s to the prior quest lets try this one.

(https://s14.postimg.cc/mg75a6l0x/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cvninavot/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 28, 2017, 08:14:48 AM
That's an F-35 (in the background, invisible)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on April 28, 2017, 08:22:12 AM
Yes but you need to be a little more specific as to which version of F-35 this is Mike. ;)  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 29, 2017, 10:52:38 AM
Isn't that just good ol' Jenny?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_JN-4
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 29, 2017, 01:55:02 PM
Not exactly,

See the difference in rudder shape and of the type of engine and semi cowl.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 30, 2017, 02:17:42 PM
Yeah, the rudder looks like the one used in the Canadian version; engine and cowling looks different, but I can't really make them out well in that picture... guess I'll have to dig deeper on the Internet! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 01, 2017, 12:54:23 AM
Quite a few things like the tail shape, the top wing bracing and partly the shape of the engine remind me of a "Standard J", mostly the J-1, but it's not that one precisely.
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/2817/33566022303_d9a463248f_o.jpg)

(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4186/34335148276_40b19ff46d_o.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 01, 2017, 03:28:31 PM
The rudder shape looks more like the Canadian version:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Curtiss_JN-4_CAN.jpg

As for the braces on the top wing they indeed look triangular, unlike the ones on the Jenny, and the cowling it's similar to the Standard J, but not quite like it... I can't find a picture of the JN-5H, a single exemple built before the JN-6H: could be it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 02, 2017, 09:16:28 AM
Hint... This is not of Jenny lineage.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 02, 2017, 03:18:42 PM
Strange - I can remember running into this particular picture not long ago.

It is an Aeromarine 39
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 02, 2017, 07:46:36 PM
Good one LameHawk.

 This is indeed an Aeromarine 39
 The Aeromarine 39 was an American two-seat training seaplane ordered by the US Navy in 1917 and built by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company of Keyport, New Jersey. Of conventional biplane configuration and construction, the aircraft was designed so that its pontoons could be speedily detached and replaced with wheeled undercarriage for shore operations.

Fifty of the original design (later referred to as the 39A) were produced, featuring twin floats and powered by a Hall-Scott A-7 engine. A redesign followed, increasing the wingspan to create more lift for water take-offs. This became known as the 39B. Other changes included a change to a single pontoon with outrigger floats, an enlarged vertical tail, and a change of powerplant to the Curtiss OXX.

On October 26, 1922 Godfrey DeCourcelles Chevalier landed a 39B on a moving ship, USS Langley, the first time this had been achieved on an American aircraft carrier. Trials of underway carrier takeoffs and landings continued through 1922 and 1923. Wikipedia

(https://s4.postimg.cc/nt4kgnn4d/KM258.0.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/elcbzyg21/)
(https://s9.postimg.cc/qq6u0ql4v/Aeromarine_39_on_USS_Langley_CV-1_1923.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ja7kexxff/)

Your go.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 03, 2017, 06:33:52 AM
Maybe difficult for some


(https://s15.postimg.cc/s933kjnaz/SASQuiz08.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4uv48m5dj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 03, 2017, 06:45:57 AM
That looks to me like a Kangaroo . A CAC 15 Kangaroo to be exact.  ;)


(https://s23.postimg.cc/eiy9vp20r/cac-ca-15-flight.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8i0kymfef/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 03, 2017, 07:01:36 AM
You are much too quick!  ;)

Over to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 03, 2017, 07:49:25 AM
Thanks LameHawk. ;D

 I got nothing at the moment so open roound. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 03, 2017, 10:29:18 PM
open roound. ;)
Well then, let's give this one a try:
(https://s8.postimg.cc/8hv3ywut1/quest_2017-05-04.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 05, 2017, 12:51:54 PM
This franken between mosie and blenheim with square tail is really hard to guess! o_O
Usually when there a mixture so ugly and rare was made,  is in Argentina ... but this is not the case. ;)

Where will this strange machine be? :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 05, 2017, 01:06:28 PM
Argentina
A good hint, in a way.
Go to the southern end of it, then the origin country of this quest´s bird is just the antipode ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 05, 2017, 02:25:06 PM
So it's Chinese
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 05, 2017, 05:52:38 PM
maybe Manshu? :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 05, 2017, 06:18:49 PM
Interesting.   ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 05, 2017, 06:31:33 PM

In the shaker we can add the manshu ki 96, to bring the tail  :P
But we do not know where that nose comes from ...  :(

Also seems older, contemporary of the blenheim :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 05, 2017, 11:29:50 PM
So it's Chinese
Absolutely no.
I said "southern end of it", that´s Ushuaia for instance:
https://www.antipodesmap.com/share/bd09b45937c34c65c240dd1cac6cf336

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 06, 2017, 12:10:11 AM
Too far north. Woops. I was looking at my map wrong. Sovietski it is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 06, 2017, 04:06:42 AM
Although it is my preferred period, I have never seen this thing before. Very interesting.

As was the link to the Antipodes map. Never knew there was such a thing. Takes away some of my lament of not owning a globe  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 06, 2017, 04:13:14 AM
With all this help  :( I finally made it.

Yakovlev Yak-200

A nasty one  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 06, 2017, 07:58:03 AM
Absolutely right LameHawk, congratulations!

This by the way was the original photo:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/yohx81gbv/yak-200-kr1.jpg)

Your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Greif11 on May 06, 2017, 08:41:57 AM
That Yak-200 and similar Yak-210 is training bomber planes from 1953.
Purpose - learn Tu-2 crews for djet bombers Il-28 ( Yak210 esp for navigator and bombardier training)
But in 1956 all works cancelled Was made successfull IL-28U for training.
Quote
Modifikation   Yak  -200(-210)
Wingspan, m     17.46
Plane lengt,m     12.95
Plane height,m     5.12
Wing,m2     36.00 (26.00)
Mass, kg   
  Empty     3990 (4542)
  Maximalon take off     4795 (5422)
Engines 2 X PD ASh-21   
Power capacity, h/p     2 x 700
Maximum speed, km/h   
 on height     395
  ground flight     360
Pracktick range, km     1340
Pracktick height, m     7500
Crew     3(4)
Armament (for Yak-210):     Bomb load - 300 kg
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other/yak200/yak200-2.jpg)
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other/yak200/yak200-4.jpg)
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other/yak200/yak200-5.jpg)
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other/yak200/yak200-3.jpg)
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other/yak200/yak200-1.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 07, 2017, 07:32:34 AM
A slightly odd one


(https://s13.postimg.cc/uvhlo376r/SASQuiz09.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uvhlo376r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2017, 10:14:37 AM
Burnelli CBY-3
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 07, 2017, 02:45:26 PM
You are right P51 - your turn

Original picture:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/58eun90v1/SASQuiz0005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/58eun90v1/)

From http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/GauthierDavidJ/8080.htm (http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/GauthierDavidJ/8080.htm)


08/15/2008. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "Aircraft with lifting fuselages has been a trademark of Vincent J. Burnelli (born Temple, Texas, USA) for over four decades, the Remington-Burnelli RB-1 was the first to fly in 1921, however, none of these designs went beyond the prototype stage. The design had the advantage to shorten the takeoff distance considerably, and would it make useful in bush operations, hence the Canadian Car & Foundry (CCF) acquired the manufacturing rights for the Uppercu-Bernelli UB-14 in 1936, however, it was not build by the company.

Lowell Yerex of New Zealand had founded Transportes Aéreos Centro-Americanos (TACA) in Honduras in 1931. He reached an agreement with CCF in 1943 for the construction of twenty aircraft to TACA's specification, and Vincent Burnelli was contracted for design assistance. The design was designated CBY-3 to indicate the names and number of participants: CCF, Burnelli, and Yerex. Burnelli Aircraft designed the spacious lifting fuselage with seating capacity for twenty-four passengers in four rows, and CCF undertook the wind-tunnel testing and detail design.

Registered CF-BEL-X the prototype had its 1 hr 55 min maiden flight from Cartierville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on July 17, 1945, with Clyde E. Pangborn and V.J. 'Shorty' Hatton at the controls. By that time, Yerex had been forced out Honduras and the TACA order was cancelled. Powered by two 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S1C3-G Twin Wasp fourteen-cylinder two-row air-cooled radials, the aircraft proved to be underpowered, it was re-engined with two R-2000 Twin Wasp radials and flown again by Hutton on May 10, 1946.

In February 1947 CCF formed a subsidiary, Cancargo Aircraft Manufacturing Co. Ltd., entirely to develop and eventually produce the aircraft that was from then marketed as the Cancargo CAM-1 Loadmaster. It was evaluated by the USAF at Wright Field on June 22, 1948, proving it had limited utility as a cargo aircraft. In 1951 Cancargo suspended all activities to certify the aircraft and it was exported to the USA, where is was registered to the Central Aircraft Corp. of New York (the successor to Burnelli Aircraft) as N17N on February 9. In July 1952 it was re-engined with two 1,700 hp Wright R-2600-8 Cyclone radials. The company name changed to Burnelli Avionics and then to Ballard Aircraft Corp.

Despite some proving flights in Canada in 1955 and Venezuela in 1957, no orders were forthcoming and the aircraft made its last flight on December 8, 1959 to Friendship Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, where it became an engineless derelict. In 1973 it was acquired by the Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association with the intension to restore it for display at the Bradley Air Museum, (now the New England Air Museum) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

01/31/2015. Over the winter of 2012/2013, the long awaited restoration of the aircraft was finally started and is presently in an advanced state at the New England Air Museum."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2017, 05:29:11 PM
Lame, I am part of the restoration team. We have almost finished the cockpit controls.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2017, 05:29:57 PM
Give me an hour, i need to think of something.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2017, 06:26:36 AM
Here you go:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/sonxpdtov/Questo.jpg)

And P.S., This is real!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 08, 2017, 06:45:35 AM
That would be the Piasecki PA-97 James  :)

The Piasecki PA-97 Helistat was an American experimental heavy-lift aircraft, built by Piasecki by fastening four H-34J helicopters to a framework beneath a helium-inflated blimp envelope. It crashed during a test flight, killing one of the four pilots. Wiki


(https://s12.postimg.cc/oqbsynrst/Piasecki_PA-97-34_J_Heli-_Stat_03.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/zd5m42zy1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2017, 06:46:52 AM
It's almost like you were reading the same article as I posted.

You're up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 08, 2017, 06:57:16 AM
 ;D Nah I just remembered seeing this one while doing a search last week. Freaky that you picked this one though. ;)

Try this one.


(https://s4.postimg.cc/e7h3gc3vh/Quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4mxgtgejd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 08, 2017, 07:08:29 AM
Judging by the tail, it looks French to me ......

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 08, 2017, 07:14:48 AM
Yep, got it...




Breguet Br-690,  and this is the Br-691... under new management ....  ;)

(http://www.warbirdphotographs.com/Avions4/Br691-74f+.jpg)



G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2017, 07:30:00 AM
But the wheels and cockpit aren't the same
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 08, 2017, 07:44:04 AM
Right track. Wrong horse G;    ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 08, 2017, 09:03:29 AM

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d4/f0/be/d4f0be7aa3cd3cdfe0a60e4dd36dcb1f.jpg)

As I said ......

Quote
Breguet Br-690,  ....................................    and this is the Br-691... under new management ....     

(http://www.warbirdphotographs.com/Avions4/Br691-74f+.jpg)

 :D :D :D :D :D

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 08, 2017, 09:08:40 AM
/me thinks Glynn is right 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 08, 2017, 09:35:58 AM
Edlor knows Glynn is incorrect.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2017, 10:05:21 AM
I side with Edlor. I know what it is, however, I am not guessing because I have already gone recently. Good one Edlor.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 08, 2017, 10:12:08 AM
Well the actual picture you post is listed as the Breguet Br-690 in my archives ... but those professional aircraft historians eh... wtf do they know...  :-|

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2017, 10:39:36 AM
hey
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 09, 2017, 03:11:21 AM
One incorrectly listed image does not for a correct answer make.  :D Try again ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 03:23:38 AM
Actually it's a competitor of the Br-690, the SNCAC NC-600.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 03:39:29 AM
Perhaps a touch of nitpicking here - how about a new one?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on May 09, 2017, 03:45:07 AM
Absolutely correct Mike. Nicely done. ;)

The SNCAC NC-600 was a prototype French twin-engined long-range fighter aircraft, developed by SNCAC from the earlier Hanriot H.220 fighter. The type never entered service, with development being ended by the French surrender in June 1940. Wiki

Your go. :)


(https://s14.postimg.cc/pv0g4jx75/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yq1af2lzh/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 05:33:58 AM
Thanks Edlor.
Let's give this one a try:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/5fau4a60f/quest_2017-05-09.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 05:55:31 AM
The French made such an incredible large number of floatplanes at that time: Must be a

Borel hydro-monoplane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 06:21:56 AM
That was fast. Amazing fast. And absolutely correct ;)

Your turn LameHawk!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 08:55:13 AM
Despite the "camouflage" I think this ought to be easy


(https://s22.postimg.cc/umdopj0r5/SASQuiz10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7xohpyjd9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 09:06:52 AM
Guessing the chase plane type would be the icing on the cake 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 09:10:05 AM
I'm afraid the chase plane is a bit beyond me. I wouldn't be able to confirm the type  :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 09:19:09 AM
You have PM :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Full movie

http://megogo.net/ru/view/1363441-sluchay-v-kvadrate-36-80.html

clip

https://youtu.be/PVHJKo5S-RQ

The plane is an actor who plays the role of Orion.

It is a film with a subject similar to the submarine incident kursk but in reverse.

Very cold times.

It is an IL-38 (Orion role) escorted by two Tu-16E

The movie was a supersuccess

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incident_at_Map_Grid_36-80


(https://s14.postimg.cc/v5ii22hkh/36-80_Poster.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/v5ii22hkd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2017, 11:00:58 AM
Looks like loco nailed it, but let's wait for LameHawk's confirmation.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 11:26:42 AM
Oh - I can only confirm.

I haven't seen the film (I will now!), so Loco's excellent answer provides him with the responsibility to find the next plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2017, 02:20:50 PM
Lately I've been missing out a lot ... :-[
But this time I'm sure. 8) The movie confirms it.
The performances are worthy of all the prizes of the universe! :P


Let's try this ... it's supereasy.
(https://s16.postimg.cc/5v3z9qpkl/guess09.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mivhc8kc1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2017, 02:26:14 PM
Nice dramatic picture
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2017, 04:50:00 PM
That is the Bell L-39 Wing Sweep Evaluator.

Here is the full story: http://thanlont.blogspot.com/2011/04/bell-l-39-wing-sweep-evaluation.html

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EvK6-Obn5e8/TamK6MT1w9I/AAAAAAAABH0/ohRWLiLMBwQ/s1600/L-39-1+upper+rear+web.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ak_Hc2J_nyM/Taphc-8q1HI/AAAAAAAABIg/AhodthWGrDo/s1600/L-39-2+Unslotted+Wing+75867.JPG)

(http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/wp-content/gallery/sweep-cobra/el-1997-00171.jpg)

(http://www.aerospaceprojectsreview.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/L-39.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2017, 07:38:09 PM
Yup

The mariana guys were afraid to land, flying slow,  something with sweep wings on an aircraft carrier and have made this thing to try.

Paradogically the wing was to fly slow ... that's why the landing gear is fixed.

You turn P51vsFw190!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2017, 08:31:19 PM
Give me one night and I'll have something exquisite!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:12:26 AM
Here you go:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/db2lpt82j/Good_Luck.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 06:18:00 AM
(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/la/starliner/starliner-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:19:15 AM
There is no way you got it that fast! No way in hell!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 06:29:48 AM
No way in hell!
Who says Glynn comes from hell? :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:33:44 AM
Mike, your humor once again saves the day.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:35:14 AM
Also,

Technically he didnt guess at all, he just posted a picture.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:37:52 AM
I over-reacted.........again. Sorry all. :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 06:52:39 AM
Back to the quest.

Here you go:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/db2lpt82j/Good_Luck.jpg)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 07:09:11 AM
The subtle cowling difference looks interesting.
Your quest picture seems to show S/N NX21725 with an experimental version of the "UNITWIN" engine comprising two coupled 194kW Menasco C6S-4 inline engines.
Glynn's picture would be the production model "UNITWIN" engine with enclosed exhaust pipes.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 07:09:31 AM
Quote
  Who says Glynn comes from hell?   

More guys that you know.....  ;)

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 07:11:36 AM
More guys that you know.....  ;)
In that case it not only was a valid guess, it even came without surprise :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:13:19 AM
Someone name the plane! I cant pick a winner without a valid guess.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 07:25:14 AM
Someone name the plane
I'll call it "Charles" 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:30:51 AM
seriously?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 07:34:34 AM
Quote
Glynn's picture would be the production model "UNITWIN" engine with enclosed exhaust pipes.

Exactly ..... not quite the same aircraft ... just like the last time ...  ;)

subtle eh ?
 :D :D :D :D :D :D

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:36:39 AM
JGE,

I'm very sorry.

Youre on the right track though
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 07:41:21 AM
 ..... not "Charles" though .. more like Suzanne.....

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:41:52 AM
Hey!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 07:44:38 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpF-RPw0pw

 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 08:05:07 AM
https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZt7J0iaUD0"


 ;)


G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:06:57 AM
Stop beating around the bush! ANSWER THE DAMN QUESTION! IDENTIFY THE PLANE!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:09:27 AM
You know what?

FINE!

SAS~JGE52,

You got it!

It's the Lockheed Vega Starliner!

YOUR. DAMN. TURN!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 10, 2017, 08:23:17 AM
This thread seems to have spilled over into the Humour section  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:36:18 AM
Oh yeah, haha, very funny  >:(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 10, 2017, 08:47:30 AM
A good quest, some funny answers, nothing wrong with it, no?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 10, 2017, 09:02:57 AM
(https://s8.postimg.cc/f8wvahfed/Fun.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/flo9gnxo1/)

Meant for all the guest viewers of course
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 09:33:50 AM
Thats Fair.  :P

GJE, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on May 10, 2017, 05:06:53 PM
In all fairness, l think you deserve another try.

This time I promise to take it seriously.    :P

G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:48:32 PM
Ok,

Ummm. Give me a minute.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 07:52:09 PM
How about this then?

(https://s18.postimg.cc/uiyfc59ah/New_Quest.jpg)

Mike and Glynn, I putting my trust in you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 08:37:35 PM
the name is in the images :P

(https://s18.postimg.cc/mhsstpx49/harlow.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cx966u7s5/)

(https://s30.postimg.cc/ahf7lorwh/jackie-pasadena.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bjpe48app/)

I may have erred in the number :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:40:32 PM
That is correct Locopiston

It is the Harlow PJC-2

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 08:51:06 PM
Taking into account its unique ability ...
is too easy.
(https://s29.postimg.cc/a4slflv1j/guess_10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xvryxpv8j/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:54:45 PM
Blackburn B20?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 08:56:28 PM


yep!

is unique ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 08:57:42 PM
(https://s12.postimg.cc/6xktee531/ndice.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oav3t90e1/)

Your turn now P51vsFw190!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 08:59:28 PM
OK

(https://s2.postimg.cc/5zplrugyh/Questomundo.jpg)

One dear to me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 09:41:18 PM
fainally! :P

H-31  Doman 1953    Army evaluation utility helicopter - not accepted and used as VIP transport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doman_LZ-5
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 10:07:37 PM
Correct! I helped to restore this one of a kind helicopter over the past few years.

Your turn Locopiston
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2017, 10:17:40 PM
Thank you!
You've made me dive the depths of strange helicopters so now I put this :o

(https://s8.postimg.cc/3xr9flfc5/guess12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kliri3a3l/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2017, 11:55:16 PM
Cessna Skyhook
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 11, 2017, 12:11:43 AM
I liked this helicopter with nose and hood added.

you turn P51vsFw190!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2017, 05:19:23 AM
Open round!!!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 11, 2017, 07:23:33 AM
Open round!!!
Here we go:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/407k24ixr/quest_2017-05-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2017, 07:31:38 AM
Bristol 142
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 11, 2017, 07:35:05 AM
Your turn ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2017, 07:47:16 AM

(https://s16.postimg.cc/luf2fk4lh/image.jpg)

Try it out

Should be easy
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 11, 2017, 07:50:02 AM
Hawker blue... eh... tomtit :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2017, 07:52:50 AM
It is the Tomtit.

Go ahead Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 11, 2017, 08:11:50 AM
Thanks. An easy one:

(https://s16.postimg.cc/tv3em443p/quest_2017-05-11-3.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 11, 2017, 10:19:01 AM
I'd say it's a Fairey Firefly T.Mk.II, given the 2-hispanos and underside photo (not showing the copy/paste 2nd cockpit?) :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 11, 2017, 11:31:06 AM
Fairey Firefly T.Mk.II
Not exactly but close enough to make it your turn.
Actually it's the prototype Firefly T.1 "MB750".

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 12, 2017, 05:41:28 AM
Thank you Storebror :) wasn't sure if guns were installed on production T.Mk.Is but it've seen Mk.IIs with them :)
It's a much bad-looking plane, nevertheless :) "why not paste two fireflies together?"

so: fortunately i'm in lunch break so i have a contribution!

(http://i.imgur.com/yDBUlJ7.jpg)

S!
A1_phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 12, 2017, 08:01:42 AM
Again a bit outside my usual turf.
But I have seen this slightly odd looking bird before.

Armstrong-Whitworth Wolf

A reconnaissance aircraft from 1923 which had the tough luck never to be ordered by the RAF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 12, 2017, 08:52:59 AM
And indeed it is, LameHawk! :)
it got my attention searching on interwar RAF Specifications, and it was strange enough to try. Of course, the shape is also strange enough to not be unseen, as in your case :)

yoooour turn!

S!
A1_Phoenix

(also, i'm about to buy a graphic card to repair my PC: it's difficult to find the right quiz without blanking down serials and roundels heheheh)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 12, 2017, 02:22:44 PM
I agree with you that it is absolutely necessary to hide serials and markings, but in this case I had just seen the plane before, not having to resort to the serial. I use a GTX 660 which may not be a Rolls Royce, but I have not run into its limits yet.

Anyway here is another slightly odd plane:


(https://s22.postimg.cc/4pb503o9t/SASQuiz11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ivqvvbz4t/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 12, 2017, 06:44:48 PM
too bad i always had a soft spot for fuselage propellors, as in this Gallaudet D-4 ;)

S!
A1_Phoenix

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2017, 03:33:51 AM
Yes it is. I just love that propeller in the middle of everything.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 13, 2017, 08:30:59 AM
Thank you LH  ;)

i've found a raw method to conceal markings. it's not nice, but effective, in the meantime hehehe

(http://i.imgur.com/nUqgx64.jpg?1)

S!
A1_Phoenix
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 14, 2017, 10:52:23 PM
It looks like a fuselage of an Albatros D.6 would have put the wings and tail of a Fokker D.6 ... ;D
But the bottom is not Europe ... at least not in that period. :-|

The closest I found was the Waco Nine ... but it's not even close. :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 15, 2017, 02:36:03 AM
After having googled for it (successfully), I can assure you that without google this is impossible to solve.
The plane isn't a genuine construction, it's a mod.
It has been built only once.
And this is the only image of it.
Only little is known about this plane at all.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 15, 2017, 12:26:13 PM
Doing the same search mike found the same only source and only photo ... (26) :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: A1_Phoenix on May 15, 2017, 07:39:20 PM
well, it seems Mike got the.. specimen? i must honestly say i posted the image "quick and dirty" without knowing it was the only one, of the ONLY ONE Rogers Monoplane from 1922. But it was still an interesting one, a (most probably) modded D.VII with Curtiss engine, monoplane, and over a typical USA background.

Of course that will teach me to.. uhm.. research a researchable (!) entry, i'm sorry for the unusual round, i hope it's legit.

Mike, your turn :)

S!
A1_Phoenix

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 15, 2017, 10:12:52 PM
Thanks Phoenix but since I used Google and as I'm on a business trip currently, I'd like to offer this as an open round 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 16, 2017, 11:26:09 AM
OK, open round...
what is this airplane?

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/8e/e5/6d/8ee56dac301a0c3676dd0b0fb5c8afc4.jpg)
-

Here is one true and interesting fact about this airplane type...
A Japanese Oil Tanker captain fell into a cactus at a Santa Barbara Oil Field, provoking laughter from the local workers.
Five years later he returned in an Imperial Japanese Navy sub and made the first mainland shelling of the USA at that oil field.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Bonus points ....
Guess what aircraft ?

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QTkRwGvZACc/VK_OiNdDDLI/AAAAAAACE_M/MK13_0XXzSI/s1600/33.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 16, 2017, 02:07:40 PM
E14Y Glen
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 16, 2017, 04:52:26 PM
The second picture is a rare hybrid of a Cessna and a Ford pickup truck. Flight testing confirmed that the new contraption had poor stability and was prone to scaring the shit out of people on airfields.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 17, 2017, 07:00:42 AM
I find more fun following this thread than the other one dedicated to humour  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2017, 09:25:27 AM
Agreed
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 17, 2017, 12:55:49 PM
E14Y Glen

Very correct Radoye !  8)
It is the classic seaplane (Submarine-airplane) the Yokosuka E14Y "Glen"
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_E14Y

(http://the-wanderling.com/redondo11.jpg)

It´s your turn to do the next mystery airplane.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 18, 2017, 05:40:43 AM
I got nothing at the moment, so free round. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 18, 2017, 09:00:42 AM
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/crop_zps7d5c4477.jpg)

From an unreleased WIP a few years ago...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2017, 11:10:26 PM
why the cokpit is open? o_O
(https://s13.postimg.cc/b9wzowzxj/mexichiwa107.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qveb8vbvn/)
This real picture will help
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 19, 2017, 08:00:37 AM
You got it - anyone want to name it?

It was a WIP, so there were still some issues....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 19, 2017, 09:55:50 AM

What is that?
An airplane fuselage panel.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2017, 11:12:50 AM
(https://s28.postimg.cc/v4mcdfwq5/yf107_04.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x96peiycp/)

Is a F-107.

Is an F-107 but in the previous photos it appears as the configuration of an F-16, it means turned upwards! :P

yep was a fuselage panel and intake. ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 19, 2017, 01:43:35 PM
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/181120130-30-38_zpse3950549.jpg)

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/0811201319-21-55_zps5d48db63.jpg)

(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx226/mexchiwa/0811201319-18-24_zpsb4d1f8a4.jpg)

You got it, all yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2017, 02:44:47 PM
This crappy plane is the fault of those who make me dive deep in internet searching for strange aircrafts. ;D

(https://s28.postimg.cc/vdlmgissd/guess16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5uta3i989/)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 20, 2017, 06:45:05 AM
The world of the homebuilt is a strange one:

Wainfan FMX-4 Facetmobile

Found the picture, only the plane looks rather whitish


(https://s23.postimg.cc/4qdi47l2z/e11f6d691e6308444b0ff87d21602da1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xsrs717cn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 20, 2017, 01:43:43 PM
Perfect Lame hawk!

The mysterious gray was to make it look more selth! :P

You turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 21, 2017, 02:45:58 PM
A few sea planes lately. Here is another one:


(https://s2.postimg.cc/hgwkhe261/SASQuiz12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r1g749rhx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 21, 2017, 07:44:43 PM
WHAT THE..........I want one.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 21, 2017, 11:14:22 PM
De Schelde: Scheldemeeuw (meeuw = seagull)

Power plant: Praga B engine of 40 hp
Wing span: 6.78 m
Length: 5.32 m
All-up weight: 300 kg
Max. speed: 125 km/h at sea level

To find it I had to see an infinity of ugly ducks! o_O

Some were added to my collection ... ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 22, 2017, 06:32:30 AM
Yes loco - it's always nice to learn something, isn't it!  ;)

Right - your turn again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 22, 2017, 09:28:47 AM
I'll leave macerating the ducks a little.
Now keep this out of the freezer, which has been kept long ago.
It is easy too.

(https://s21.postimg.cc/ykkxtq9iv/guess_11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9ejzmw88j/)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 22, 2017, 06:49:14 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-5
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 22, 2017, 06:57:59 PM
yep Gianky!

the sukhoi version of MiG i-250 concept.

I think I should not use more the same photo as wikipedia ... ::(

You turn!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 23, 2017, 05:11:35 PM
I think I should not use more the same photo as wikipedia ... ::(

Nooooo, please, it's the only ones I can get! :D :D :D

Anyway, if it's any consolation, my first thought was a hybrid Yak, like the Yak 3RD; as a matter of fact, I stumbled upon it while searching for "yak mixed propulsion"! ;)

Anyway, here's my entry... I'm afraid it will be an easy one.

(https://s24.postimg.cc/egdkh62c5/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yazm3ahjl/) (https://postimage.io/index.php?lang=italian)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 24, 2017, 10:44:12 PM
De Havilland Canada DH.80A  :-[
Im not sure  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 25, 2017, 05:28:01 AM
Clooooooooose!

But no cigar!

Guess it's harder than I thought.... my "forensic countermeasures" worked way better than I expected! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 25, 2017, 06:48:35 AM
The airframe could also belong to a Storch or a Criquet. The strange thing is the engine.  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 25, 2017, 07:59:12 AM
I'll hazard a guess then:

de Havilland DH.75 Hawk Moth
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 25, 2017, 08:00:57 AM
I guess you nailed it:

http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft30721.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 25, 2017, 11:46:25 AM
Well done, Lamehawk, it is, indeed, the Hawk Moth.

I hoped the vague similarity with the Fi-156 could throw someone off track, looks like it did! :)

The engine is the DH Ghost. I simply flipped the image vertically, and that was enough to confuse Google reverse image search.

From "Flight", February 7th, 1929: https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1929/1929%20-%200243.html

Your turn, Lamehawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 26, 2017, 02:25:27 AM
OK - spot the oddity!
(not Space Oddity  8))


(https://s22.postimg.cc/9x01ks2dt/SASQuiz13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h07x0e7t9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on May 26, 2017, 04:24:53 AM
Extending wing (tip's)
Myguess
Benno   :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 26, 2017, 08:01:58 AM
Extending wing (tip's)
Myguess
Benno   :P

You mean the bat-like shape of the mobile surfaces on the wing?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 26, 2017, 08:48:09 AM
Soviet, if my memory is good...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2017, 09:19:19 AM
LameHawk,

You are an evil man.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 26, 2017, 01:37:24 PM
LameHawk,

You are an evil man.

That doesn't sound good. At all!  ;D ;D ;D

EDIT:

Extending wing (tip's)
Myguess
Benno   :P

You mean the bat-like shape of the mobile surfaces on the wing?

I didn't get it... so, the wings are telescopic... russian design, I found a couple, NIAI RK and Gerin Varivol, the latter looks similar, but not quite the same...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2017, 01:51:55 PM
Gianky,

Ive been on the same track as you all day. I came across the NIAI designs and they are similar but not quite. May the airplane gods have mercy on our souls.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 26, 2017, 01:52:31 PM
Got it!

Makhonine Mak-10.

The picture was taken by the Nazis, it looks like:

http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/xplane/mak10/mak10-10.jpg

EDIT: it's not Russian, it's French

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makhonine_Mak-10

And, to be precise, it's the Mak-101, with the Gnome-Rhone 14K Mistral Major.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2017, 02:07:02 PM
Damn!

I was just about to post it!

Nice one Gianky
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 26, 2017, 03:19:15 PM
Well done Gianky!

I have been following the comments with great interest - thanks for the compliment P51
Quote
LameHawk,

You are an evil man

It is a very interesting photo: a French aircraft - in German markings - and a Russian designer Ivan Ivanovic Makhonin (This machine doesn't like cyrillic letters)

A rather special configuration: telescopic wings.

Your turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 27, 2017, 02:45:13 AM
Thank you guys, it's been a difficult hunt, wouldn't have made it without everyone else's comments!

Ok, here's the next one:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/md6myxzup/MP2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o4zltuj7h/)

I want to know not only the model, but specifically what example this is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 27, 2017, 03:45:21 AM
Fouga CM.88 Gémeaux, I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 27, 2017, 09:55:05 AM
Fouga CM.88 Gémeaux, I think...

Yes. Which variant?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 27, 2017, 10:02:15 AM
Gémeaux I
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 28, 2017, 07:15:49 AM
Correct! The Gémeaux I was the only one with two engines, all the subsequent prototypes had only a single jet, mounted on the center section of the wing.

Since the original question asked for the specific aircraft, I'm declaring MustangvsWürger as winner. Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 28, 2017, 11:28:58 AM
Try this

(https://s10.postimg.cc/4vw4egwyx/New_new.jpg)

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 28, 2017, 03:56:58 PM
No idea.... But if you want to buy one, for just 25k €, in France...  ;D

(http://www.planecheck.com/images/32527/img016194676041.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 28, 2017, 05:58:43 PM
gianky,

You don't know but you posted a picture of one?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 28, 2017, 11:41:10 PM
There is no way of he don't know ... next to the price is the name ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2017, 12:15:30 AM
I cannot give the win to someone untill the name of the plane is said.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 29, 2017, 11:28:34 AM
OOoook, sorry, I wanted to be funny, but I guess I was just obnoxious!  :P

The aircraft is one of the classics of general aviation, the Luscombe 8 Silvaire.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2017, 11:29:51 AM
Correct!

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 29, 2017, 04:39:25 PM
Ok, here you go!

(https://s14.postimg.cc/gygwmnon5/image.jpg)

(https://s2.postimg.cc/hhg86a9q1/MP1.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/b53ug6odr/MP2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2017, 06:16:06 PM
SAI KZ IV
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 29, 2017, 06:28:55 PM
As they always beat me for a few minutes .... :P

Skandinavisk Aero Industry SAI KZ IV
(https://s18.postimg.cc/l698k2x5l/KZ_IV_PLAN.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/zcozfb80l/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/8g506zp7d/KZ_IV.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qvph4e3bp/)
Wooden beams are a Danish exquisite
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 30, 2017, 03:08:28 AM
You're both correct, but, of course, the baton passes to James. Congrats!

I'll have to photoshop those pictures more heavily! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 30, 2017, 09:49:39 AM
Here it is:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/cgvzzji5j/today.jpg)


Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 03:28:37 PM
I think is a Douglas Air Mail... know as Douglas M-(number).

Not is the M-1, because that was the civil version of O-2 and have 2 cockpits...

must be M-2 M-3 or M-4.

I'm going to risk M-4
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 30, 2017, 04:36:26 PM
close but no cigar......try again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 06:37:48 PM
It is very difficult for me to answer :-[

This is an M-2 in the original paint scheme. (red and silver)
(https://s14.postimg.cc/eyyrykv29/Mailplane_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mrpfqk119/)

This is an M-4A in its color scheme (very similar to the photo of the trivia) :(
(https://s13.postimg.cc/wvg4eyocn/Douglas_M-4_A_cn_338.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fi5u03t1f/)

And this is a restored M-2 ... which apparently painted it as an M-4 ... o_O
(https://s12.postimg.cc/prbv177jh/WAE_Douglas_M-2_Rest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/na03txnmx/)

The only one I'm sure is not is the M-3 ... because it's all white :P

Unless you can weigh the load and measure the engine hp it will be very difficult :D






Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 30, 2017, 06:42:50 PM
Loco, ill give it to you.

it is in fact an M-2

youre up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 06:44:45 PM
Suuuper!
I won by tiredness! Like I do with the girls!
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 06:47:33 PM
One of the beauties of my collection of batrachians

I have proof that he flew

enjoy!

(https://s14.postimg.cc/en2cawi81/guess29.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ijfo6w37h/)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/mh2xwaq0x/guess292.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qq7nygta5/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 30, 2017, 07:06:02 PM
That is Bill Horton's wingless airplane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 09:31:12 PM
Yep!
Here he complains about the plots against him

https://youtu.be/xgmHKfawTNg

You turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 30, 2017, 09:41:06 PM
Try this on for size:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/anboifybj/IMG_0580.jpg)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2017, 10:23:05 PM
It should be the one seen at the end of Casablanca but it was replaced by a lockeed electra 12A, because in Holliwood it was more at hand.
(https://s2.postimg.cc/a9sopzgo9/1_Dai3f9xj_Jez_Og_WHQq_GIt_GA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7fpjcjehx/)
The next one could be found in Chile.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2017, 07:07:33 PM
So loco,

Did you figure it out?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 31, 2017, 09:19:18 PM
The Casablanca plane must have been the Potez 560 of "air Afrique"
To be historically correct
(https://s1.postimg.cc/cect5vw4v/Potez560.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j4tafbjaj/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2017, 12:21:02 AM
Correct

Your turn.....again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on June 01, 2017, 08:56:14 AM
I won by tiredness! Like I do with the girls!
 ;D

Not even that ever worked for me!  ::( ::( ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2017, 10:19:41 AM
Giank,

You never said what it was.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on June 01, 2017, 10:27:20 AM
Actually, I was referring to the "get the girls through tiredness" bit, not the guessing game! ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 01, 2017, 03:05:42 PM
Let's try this! i use some countermeasures to avoid image serch in the cut away draw. :P
But in the there is enough information to trace it, if you do not take it out at a glance ;D


(https://s3.postimg.cc/e450v9f43/guess0106_II.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/axahbmunz/)

(https://s3.postimg.cc/nzqqtt1j7/guess0106.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wi06y581r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 01, 2017, 03:25:47 PM
I dont know what it is but I would love to have it in game. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 01, 2017, 03:39:07 PM
Did it ever fly?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on June 01, 2017, 04:52:35 PM
It is a De Schelde S.21. Never went beyond mock up status. (Wikipedia)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 01, 2017, 08:25:06 PM
I saw it on a 2014 request

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=41246.0

yes is De Schelde s-21 Dutch heavy figther of 1940.

Did not get to fly because in 1940 fell into the hands of the German invasion.

But I participate in the war as false intelligence under the name of FW198.

It's your turn now d-rexs!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on June 01, 2017, 10:54:06 PM
I got lucky. I saw it in one of my Fathers books on Dutch aviation.
With that said.. This is an open round, cause I got nothing!  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 02, 2017, 01:23:08 PM
open round then...

Guess this!


(https://s11.postimg.cc/emikt30xv/guess02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x231qhf27/)


cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on June 02, 2017, 01:29:00 PM
(https://acesflyinghigh.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/ikarus-s-49c-2422.jpg)

Not my turn. I knew this one. Go on.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 02, 2017, 02:49:28 PM
The turn changes when someone writes the exact name of the plane!

With the single photo is not enough.

Remains vacant!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2017, 07:32:51 PM
North korean yak 9? IDK
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 02, 2017, 10:25:17 PM
(https://acesflyinghigh.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/ikarus-s-49c-2422.jpg)

Not my turn. I knew this one. Go on.

S-49C
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/s49.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 02, 2017, 11:14:56 PM
Let's take it for granted ... :-|

But the correct thing would have been: "Ikarus S-49C series 2" ;)

Immediate post-war Yugoslav aircraft

You turn stiv_069!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 04, 2017, 07:29:22 AM
Immediate post-war Yugoslav aircraft

And a development of the immediate pre-war Rogozarski IK-3, which flies on our virtual IL-2 1946 skies!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 05, 2017, 12:02:42 PM
Well ... more than a day without answer we assume it's opend round ::(.
Let's run the ball.
Let's try this easy one. ;)
(https://s23.postimg.cc/76dnyglaz/guess05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bs9s6t6tz/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 05, 2017, 12:23:50 PM
RR Merlin power! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 05, 2017, 01:13:20 PM

(https://s24.postimg.cc/cafgin7jp/maxresdefault.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hlud3ctm9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 05, 2017, 06:54:41 PM
Well ... more than a day without answer we assume it's opend round ::(.
Let's run the ball.
Let's try this easy one. ;)
(https://s23.postimg.cc/76dnyglaz/guess05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bs9s6t6tz/)
Cheers!

Hispano HA-1112 Buchon

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/ha1112.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 05, 2017, 06:58:53 PM
Yes Stiv_069! 8)
Now it's your turn to post some strange airplane so we can guess! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 05, 2017, 10:49:20 PM
This aircraft was built in small series, but flying to different parts of the Soviet Union and was the hero of a popular movie. Who's to say its name?
(https://s13.postimg.cc/r7lv4we13/aab060d7a40a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wj0rpm03n/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2017, 01:05:57 AM
Leningradskii Kombinat 1 Plywood no.2
NIAI LK-1 Fanera-2.

At least that says wikipedia ... and at the same time asked me for money ;D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIAI_LK-1

https://youtu.be/TyhAAX3DjWE
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 07, 2017, 02:02:14 AM
Leningradskii Kombinat 1 Plywood no.2
NIAI LK-1 Fanera-2.


YES. THIS IS IT.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2017, 02:10:32 PM
good! :)

Let's try this one now

(https://s3.postimg.cc/o35nlvcyr/guess77.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y0goexkkf/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 09, 2017, 07:27:41 AM
This is a Soviet high-altitude fighter prototype.

I have not been able to ascertain whether this is the Sukhoi Su-1 or the Su-3, as my sources have differing opinions.

Neither aircraft became more than prototypes due to unreliable superchargers (no less than two were needed)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 09, 2017, 08:52:54 AM
Sip is the failed Su-3.
I also cannot assure that the photo is not su-1, but the place from i take it, ensures that it is su-3. :P

You turn lame hawk!

and thanks for relive this thread! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 10, 2017, 08:10:40 AM
Been away - not able to participate.

Back again - with something I believe is quite unknown


(https://s16.postimg.cc/so0emn991/SASQuiz14.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7ecsbssy9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 10, 2017, 12:12:14 PM
Looks like an Interstate TDR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_TDR)-1 to me.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on June 11, 2017, 01:37:49 AM
Mike is right - the first operational combat-proven TV guided Predator drone, from 1944:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/6tqbbku4x/Interstate_TDR-1_assault_drone_being_prepared_fo.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kan9ug4gd/)

You can read more about it here: http://www.nnapprentice.com/alumni/letter/TDR_1.pdf

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 11, 2017, 01:54:00 AM
Freakish plane :D
You can see her in action here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwS669Ipgwc

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 11, 2017, 11:51:25 AM
Quite right - your turn Storebror
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 11, 2017, 01:05:40 PM
Can we have one of those. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 11, 2017, 07:24:26 PM
Bombs,

You stole my line.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 01:13:54 AM
your turn Storebror
Thanks LameHawk :)

Let's try this one:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/bmqwn0tmz/quest_2017-06-12.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 12, 2017, 02:15:31 AM
Looks like a mini-Meteor... LOL

British ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 04:40:54 AM
British ?
Not quite.
Actually nothing of this plane is british, rather opposite: Certain parts of this aircraft were produced under license in U.K. later on.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2017, 07:55:27 AM
Reminded me of the Yugoslav mini jets.

So this must be:

Ikarus J-451MM Stršljen
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 08:25:48 AM
That's really close but sorry, no cigar :P

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2017, 08:40:49 AM
Seems like overlooked something.
Let me try this one instead:

Ikarus T-451MM Stršljen II
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 08:51:34 AM
Now you got it 8)

The Ikarus J-451MM Stršljen ("Hornet") was developed in 1956 as a planned close support variant of the S-451M Zolja and test flown in 1957 by the Aeronautical Testing Centre. The design featured a tricycle undercarriage as opposed to the early tail dragger designs, more powerful Turbomeca Marboré turbojet engines and armament of 2 x 20mm Hispano-Suiza 404A cannons under the fuselage along with underwing rockets.

The J-451MM lead to development of the Ikarus T-451MM Stršljen II ("Hornet II") single seat jet aerobatic training aircraft of which only one prototype (21002) was manufactured and this can be seen at the Belgrade Aeronautical Museum today.  Another variant was the Ikarus S-451MM Matica ("Queen Bee") two-seat jet training aircraft which set a world air speed record for its class of 750.34 km/h in 1957.

The plane resembles a "shrinked" Meteor to some degree.
Ironically there's no british parts involved, rather opposite: The engines used, the Turbomeca Palas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbomeca_Palas) 056A, were built under license by Blackburn and General Aircraft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Aircraft) in U.K. later on, for instance to be used on the Short SB.4 Sherpa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_SB.4_Sherpa) ;)

Your turn :)
Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2017, 08:55:26 AM
OK - here we go.

An easy one this time.


(https://s17.postimg.cc/vcol6zae7/SASQuiz15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8nze7et0b/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on June 12, 2017, 10:37:46 AM
TSR2 innit
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 12:20:31 PM
Rather a Lancer me thinks
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2017, 01:58:16 PM
Right again, Storebror. All those cigars are going to damage your health. Your turn again.

It is the Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer.

A sort of upgraded Starfighter meant for the export market, but lost out to the F-5 in an international fighter aircraft competition in 1970. Programme terminated after that.


(https://s12.postimg.cc/gss6dj9f1/cl-1200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g39e168vd/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 12, 2017, 11:34:56 PM
Thanks Lamehawk.
The early Lancer by the way looks much nicer than the later derivate with squared intakes, just saying.

This is probably much too easy, nevertheless... what plane is it?
(https://s30.postimg.cc/vakp3flwx/quest_2017-06-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 13, 2017, 02:46:34 AM
SU-9
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 13, 2017, 04:39:30 AM
Absolutely correct stiv, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 13, 2017, 06:37:19 AM

(https://s8.postimg.cc/8kjwkd5wl/16-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/iumbjlvs1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 13, 2017, 06:51:01 AM
Weather Balloon :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 13, 2017, 07:34:59 AM
Mr Gorbachev - tear down that wall
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 13, 2017, 09:01:43 AM
I'm not sure why, but I have the feeling that Soviets were flying that plane. I can't put my finger on it.............. :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on June 13, 2017, 10:05:21 AM
This Junkers Ju-21
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 14, 2017, 11:38:34 AM
Selfsolve, I see.
Looks like we have an open round then.

Try this one:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/bxul15081/quest_2017-06-14.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on June 14, 2017, 12:19:18 PM
The Temco TT Pinto was a jet-powered, tandem two-place primary trainer aircraft built for the United States Navy by Temco Aircraft of Dallas, Texas.

I knew this one because I have this in the initial build stage. 


(https://s29.postimg.cc/njde60zuf/Temco_TT-1_Pinto_in_flight_colour_c1957.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/arz7ziq2b/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 14, 2017, 12:20:41 PM
Spot on Edlor, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on June 14, 2017, 12:22:53 PM
Thanks Mike  :)

Open Round. I got nothin at the moment. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 14, 2017, 03:40:38 PM
If you chaps don't mind jumping me in (without earning a ticket), I have one for you (hope it hasn't been asked yet).

This is obviously an MG151 belly gunpod on a Bf 109 (G4).

Question is: What was the reason this thing wasn't cleared for operational use?

Try without googling first. :)

(https://i.imgur.com/sglNfEJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 14, 2017, 10:46:56 PM
I've read an article about this before.
According to the sources cited, there has been no particular reason why the centerline gondola wasn't used operational - your picture however shows a version tested with further addons and that one didn't make it into the field because of excessive drag (IIRC some 20 km/h speed penalty).
The central gondola alone however was tested successfully (albeit with a couple of recommendations for further modification before entering mass production) and was simply "forgotten" for unknown reasons like so many other german developments.
As I said, that's what I know about it.
Would be interesting to hear what your sources state about it.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 15, 2017, 12:31:27 AM
The reason for rejection was the following:
 
Engine mounted gun was an percussion primed version, whereas the gondola one couldn't use mechanical priming, so it would have to use an electrically primed ammo.
The possibility of mixing up the ammunition during loading was seen as too much of a risk.

Since there were no other takers, the floor is yours mr. Storebror. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 15, 2017, 02:09:37 AM
Ah okay, that's the reason for rejection in your sources.
In my source (Flugzeug Profile Nr. 5) it is mentioned that for serial production a recommendation was issued to switch the engine gun to electrical priming in order to avoid confusion on reloading ammo (click for full size, sorry but it's available in german only):
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4213/34930906940_2719d2a8f3_c.jpg) (https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4213/34930906940_3de5e38e2c_o.jpg)

Okay, let's continue.
This is an easy one:

(https://s11.postimg.cc/xi1r6ci9v/quest_2017-06-15.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 15, 2017, 05:46:17 AM
Thnx for clearing this up Storebror. I had it burried in my memory and no idea where i got it from.


As for the new pic, it looks like a photoshopped X-1D to me, this picture (flipped) in particular:

(https://i.imgur.com/v5KoW7W.jpg)




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 15, 2017, 06:30:39 AM
Well done - here is the source: http://aviadesign.online.fr/pages/bell-airabuster.htm

You get the baton, it's your turn Bankoletti :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 15, 2017, 08:17:51 AM
Thnx S.

Here we go, what's this gadged and how was it used?


(https://s9.postimg.cc/567dvzva7/q001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dogu0c1sr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 15, 2017, 01:27:40 PM
Spanner Anlage infrared device?

It was used in small numbers on Bf-110 and Do-17 night fighters for detecting enemy bombers in the dark.

(https://s12.postimg.cc/g70ey7wj1/do17z-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6z86hipgp/)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 15, 2017, 01:51:41 PM
Spot on Shakaali, ball is yours to play. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 15, 2017, 01:56:26 PM
Ok, here you go. What is this:


(https://s13.postimg.cc/qhvwmijh3/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3t6pmy237/)

 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 15, 2017, 09:55:16 PM
By the number of piston rings is a diesel ... :o
Looks too old and heavy to have motorized any plane ... :-|

I risk that it is from a luxury tractor! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 15, 2017, 10:30:32 PM
Engines. I love engines and this one is a Beardmore Tornado (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beardmore_Tornado) 8 cylinder inline diesel engine having been used on the British R101 airship.
Strange tech at strange times, the engine all in all was a massive fail.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 16, 2017, 03:06:09 AM
Storebror, that was correct. Your turn.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 16, 2017, 03:40:09 AM
Thanks :)

Let's try this one:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/o7970flu7/quest_2017-06-16.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 16, 2017, 04:07:50 AM
Looks like a Yugoslavian COIN Soko Kraguj to me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 16, 2017, 05:54:05 AM
Thanks :)

Let's try this one:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/o7970flu7/quest_2017-06-16.jpg)

Best regards - Mike


You should've gone with this photo:

(http://yumodelclub.tripod.com/yugoslav_air_force/kraguj/kraguj2.jpg)

 ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 16, 2017, 06:03:01 AM
Looks like a Yugoslavian COIN Soko Kraguj to me.
Absolutely right Bankoletti, your turn 8)

Cheers Radoye, I'll remember to make it an america bomber next time ;)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 16, 2017, 07:01:02 AM
Thnx S.

Who's this and what's his unique achievement?


(https://s18.postimg.cc/dslcmi349/q004.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rz13hqdz9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 16, 2017, 08:00:52 AM
I found another pic of him:

(https://s23.postimg.cc/osbmjc9m3/Alfred_E._Neumann.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 16, 2017, 11:35:26 AM
Hint: He was a ww2 ace.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 16, 2017, 01:44:50 PM
Is very difficult ... :-[
 so far we have not seen any organic airplanes ... o_O LOL

What kind of engine have? :P

If we start posting photos of people soon will appear the black guy from whatsapp
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 16, 2017, 03:06:07 PM
Yeah this might be on the harder side, but why not make this more interesting. :)

Another hint:

He was Italian.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 16, 2017, 07:04:23 PM
Another hint:

He was Italian.

Got it.   ;)  https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lista_degli_assi_italiani_della_seconda_guerra_mondiale

He is Pietro Bonannini. My italian is terrible, but if I got it right he was an ace who was not a pilot, but a machine gunner.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 16, 2017, 07:13:45 PM
Is very difficult ... :-[
 so far we have not seen any organic airplanes ... o_O LOL

What kind of engine have? :P

An organic airplane has an organic engine:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/xk2726r5d/b85f06d26d075fc2b861e35a7af9b3c3_XL.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kfwmphz3h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 16, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
Perfect score Shakaali!!! 2 of 2
Ace name and engine type! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 17, 2017, 12:47:16 AM
He is Pietro Bonannini. My italian is terrible, but if I got it right he was an ace who was not a pilot, but a machine gunner.

Correct on both accounts!

He served as a gunner on recce seaplanes Fiat RC14 and Cant Z506, which usually flew alone and unescorted. He has 8 confirmed kills of RAF fighters (Spits, Hurris, Beaus) and is the only Italian non-pilot ace of WW2. On one instance when his dorsal 12,7 Safat jammed, he dismonted the ventral 7,7 Scotti and fought on. Ironically he survived the war only to die postwar in civilian air crash.

Floor is yours, Shakaali!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 17, 2017, 03:52:23 AM
Thanks, Bankoletti  8)

What might this be:


(https://s2.postimg.cc/6269mzhqh/Quest_SAS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uiofhgih1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 17, 2017, 08:52:16 AM
Thanks, Bankoletti  8)

What might this be:


(https://s2.postimg.cc/6269mzhqh/Quest_SAS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uiofhgih1/)


Are those the wings / glider appendage for the Soviet "flying tank"?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 17, 2017, 10:08:04 AM
Very good, but what was the exact name?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 17, 2017, 12:07:12 PM
Another picture:


(https://s1.postimg.cc/nubb5p5tb/Hint.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8lldrxc4r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on June 17, 2017, 12:31:00 PM
Antonow A-40
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 17, 2017, 12:41:02 PM
Antonow A-40

Actually incorrect, as it is Antonov A-40 "Krylya Tanka"  ;)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_A-40

However, it was close enough. vampire_pilot, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on June 17, 2017, 01:32:32 PM
w and v are interchangable, depending on transcription language. In German it's w
 :o


(http://orig15.deviantart.net/4297/f/2017/168/2/f/wussat_by_ryofuxxx-dbd1lw3.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 17, 2017, 02:58:16 PM
Only on the miserable phone now, but I as far as I remember this must be the Saro  (Saunders Roe) Princess.
A seaplane that sort of missed the boat since it appeared at a time when land based passenger planes took over the world
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on June 17, 2017, 03:23:44 PM
You are correct
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 18, 2017, 08:50:37 AM
Thank you.

Here is an interesting one.

This German plane was bought and paid for.

What is it?


(https://s17.postimg.cc/5zxhw72fj/SASQuiz16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r9l471iq3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 18, 2017, 05:03:59 PM
Uh, this one was hard, but I think I got it finally. This is a Nakajima E8N, bought and paid for by Germany from Japan in 1941, making auxiliary crusier Orion the only German vessel of WW2 to employ a Japanese aircraft. Here it's depicted flying a "false flag" British roundels. (which did a very good job of deceiving me too :D)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 19, 2017, 11:37:05 AM
I'm glad this was a real challenge.

Read more about the German raiders in the pacific https://pacificeagles.net/german-raiders-in-the-pacific/ (https://pacificeagles.net/german-raiders-in-the-pacific/)

It is indeed a Nakajima E8N


(https://s30.postimg.cc/yp3nn93ap/e8n-11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wkjam61nx/)


(https://s21.postimg.cc/s9tsg603b/Nakajima-01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r7jlxmh9v/)

Congratulations Bankoletti - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 19, 2017, 03:53:38 PM
Thnx LH!

Another ID:


(https://s29.postimg.cc/uns34cuyv/q-007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4fgyezav7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 20, 2017, 03:39:30 AM
US ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 20, 2017, 06:06:59 AM
The gun is definitely an MG 81Z.
The gunners posture at the barely visible pointed extension of the glass frame under his right hand give it away as an Fw 189 tail gunner.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 20, 2017, 09:07:39 AM
Yep, the Fliegende Auge it is!

Go ahead, Sto.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 20, 2017, 09:32:49 AM
Well then guys, give this one a try:

(https://s30.postimg.cc/3yx5w7kdd/quest_2017-06-20.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on June 20, 2017, 01:44:44 PM
Pfalz DXII?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 20, 2017, 02:03:41 PM
Those struts that stand the fuselage off the lower wing makes it a D XV I think.....possibly a XVf or spezial but I can't quite make out the aileron overhang

Cheers

Alfie 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 20, 2017, 10:37:18 PM
a D XV I think.....possibly a XVf or spezial but I can't quite make out the aileron overhang
Airleron overhang is clearly visible on both ends of the upper wing.
D.XV (Spezial) is correct, your turn Alfie 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 21, 2017, 12:09:22 AM
Marvelous !

How about this "beauty"

(https://s29.postimg.cc/pat32q3dj/b1c9922ce3b55ad0d391de902e665a8a-orig.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/oy1owjl3n/)

Cheers

Alfie

PS..... Can any of you avid plane spotters help me ID this ?

(https://s10.postimg.cc/t1gqtbf8p/6b0c070405872ab0635f3b9bc9551a16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cqgmx02qt/)

I downloaded the image because of the "interesting " engine layout.....but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the a/c   :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 21, 2017, 02:31:58 AM
How about this "beauty"
6 wings, that makes searching for it easy.
It's the Huntington Multiplane from 1912, unfortunately unable to achieve flight.

Can any of you avid plane spotters help me ID this ?
Sorry, no idea.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on June 21, 2017, 04:15:12 AM
Something with a huge compressor intake ??  High altitude test something ??   8)

Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 21, 2017, 04:44:46 AM
Rather something with the engine(s?) mounted in the center fuselage, sideways, to drive two props between the wings.
Odd to say the least, but even more funny that google doesn't yield any good results for a few dozen search terms I've used so far.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 21, 2017, 05:25:11 AM
That's a Salmson S.M.1.

Since the newly arrived engine was very powerful for the era (240 hp), plus it was a liquid cooled radial, it was decided to mount it sideways to improve aerodynamics and reduce/cancel the torque.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on June 21, 2017, 05:37:16 AM
Yep, Mike's right about Mr Howard Huntington's "device"  o_O


Good work Bankoletti !....I was going to say......

Re the second shot......

Is that a pair(?) of rotaries driving shafts to the props.....(cooling?)
A single seat (?) is that an observer/gunners position at the front (?)

The bloke stood in front of the a/c looks French.....

Many thanks for the info......but Mike got the Multiplane......your go Mike

Cheers

Alfie

PS I've just looked up the Salmson...it was armed with two 37 mm APX cannon  o_O :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 21, 2017, 09:27:43 AM
Let's try this one:

(https://s12.postimg.cc/5621vkci5/quest_2017-06-21.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 21, 2017, 11:30:31 AM
Looks like Ryan XV-5 Vertifan:


(https://s21.postimg.cc/4jnehzk0n/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_flying.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/zdunfppn7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 21, 2017, 11:54:37 AM
You got it Bankoletti, your turn!

(https://s13.postimg.cc/aegl9cj3b/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/irhoq9sx3/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_2.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/ig4tr91uv/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_3.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/8wv4xsecn/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_4.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/9dgck823r/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_5.jpg)

(https://s13.postimg.cc/4c8yiuunb/Ryan_XV-5_Vertifan_6.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 21, 2017, 03:32:08 PM
K, here we go! Describe the photo below. Description must include the following data:

1. Type of aircraft
2. Purpose of the device attached around the fuselage
3. Type of missions this device was meant for


(https://s29.postimg.cc/3yrgtpobb/q-101.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ch0wy1utv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 21, 2017, 05:09:30 PM
An easy one - the Mosquito is a much too well known plane!

1) de Havilland Mosquito prototype W4052
2) It is a Youngman frill air brake
3) As can be seen on the wing tips, this is an aircraft equipped with the AI. Mk.IV. The common radar on the NF. Mk. II. The plane is also painted matt black - a feature that took 26 mph off its speed! So this is a night fighter and because the Mosquito was such an aerodynamically clean machine it was easy to overshoot the target when closing in. An air brake was deemed necessary but after tests the brake was abandoned as being too complicated compared to simply lowering the undercarriage
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 21, 2017, 05:30:56 PM
Correct on all accounts, good job! Let me just add that while lowering the gear or flaps worked very good at reducing speed, it usually threw the aim off due to induced pitch change, so this brake was designed in such a way as to provide drag symmetrically and not induce any pitch or yaw. However, it turned out that compensating the aim wasn't too demanding.

Ball's yours, LameHawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on June 21, 2017, 05:48:39 PM
Fascinating guys!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 22, 2017, 03:32:49 AM
Nothing like a good ball - or two

Right - here is a little oddity


(https://s18.postimg.cc/t3ylojyyh/SASQuiz17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hrm06rq9h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 22, 2017, 03:58:27 AM
That looks like a mockup of the proposed twin engined version of a P-40.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 22, 2017, 07:02:24 AM
That looks like a mockup of the proposed twin engined version of a P-40.
Yes, because that's (more or less) what it is  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 22, 2017, 07:26:54 AM
Quite right - that's exactly what it is  ;D

I suppose Bankoletti came first - so your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 22, 2017, 08:28:35 AM
Thnx LameHawk!

So, how well do you know your rear ends?

First one to name them all correctly, wins. No exotics, they are all well known ww2 era machines.


(https://s22.postimg.cc/quantough/Rear_ends.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/w5pkeegj1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 22, 2017, 09:10:40 AM
1 - MS 406
2 - Hs-129
3 - P-39
4 - hesitate... IL-2 ?
5 - don't know
6 - IAR-80 or 81
1 - Mitsubishi Ki-46Dinah
8 - Westland Lysander
9 - Tupolev SB-2
10 - Polikarpov Po-2
11 - not sure, but Fokker D.XXI
12 - Junkers Ju-52

on my opinion...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 22, 2017, 09:16:02 AM
I think 5 is a Ki-84
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ace on June 22, 2017, 09:48:37 AM
4- yes, il2

5- agree, looks like KI-84

11- yes, Fokker D. XXI


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 22, 2017, 11:46:22 AM
Gaston, since you nailed 11 of them and didn't miss any and were the 1st to answer, take it over. Yes, No.5 is a Ki-84.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 22, 2017, 01:48:50 PM
OK, and thank you !

So... in what plane are we ?

(https://s21.postimg.cc/5azdluluf/Quiquizz19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/48p73b30z/)

Have a nice night !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 22, 2017, 11:31:32 PM
That quest is rather impossible to solve without google's help I'm afraid.
The panel's shape with the stuck out center part and the slightly backshifted side panels, together with the narrow lower and wider, round-shaped upper part making the center panel look like a mushroom, point to the right direction of this being a P-39.

The fuel gauge also points into the same direction, being a Liquidometer Corp. type as it has been used on the P-39, albeit with a different scale.

However, a P-39 panel is supposed to look like this:
(https://s3.postimg.cc/txleyk2cz/P39_Air_Tech_4408_DA_panel_p021_W.png)

Now what's the point?
Well, we see that this panel has been modified.
For instance a King (Bendix) KFS 570A transponder unit belonging to a KXP 750A transponder can be seen right to the gear switch:
(https://s9.postimg.cc/k8sxwttin/transponder.jpg)

That's postwar tech, so this is a warbird which apparently saw heavy modifications.

The quest's solution is that this is the cockpit of the P-39Q-20-BE Airacobra s/n 44-3908, some history of this aircraft:

The plane by 1950:
(https://s3.postimg.cc/bqk44ajcj/0000054329.jpg)

Nowadays painted as P-400 "Whistlin' Britches" on display at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan (http://www.airzoo.org/index.php):
(https://s3.postimg.cc/q52lcd79f/0000015519.jpg)

(https://s3.postimg.cc/orayh2803/0000015523.jpg)

(https://s3.postimg.cc/util7jwg3/1052897.jpg)

(https://s3.postimg.cc/ucxdl48oz/4421.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 23, 2017, 04:19:59 AM
You are right ! This is a P-39Q Panel. Unfortunately, I do not have the original photo here at work... will try not to forget to post it later !

Your turn, Mike !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 23, 2017, 05:06:37 AM
Thanks Gaston, next to guess is this:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/cozwhws5z/quest_2017-06-23.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 23, 2017, 06:43:34 AM
Vickers type 161 of 1931? Kind of early "Schräge Musik" fighter, with a single 37mm gun pointed upwards from the nose.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 23, 2017, 09:03:38 AM
Mike... here is the original photo of the P-39Q's panel :


(https://s9.postimg.cc/vsrgxzwhb/Throttle_lever_and_left_side_electrical_panel_P-.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r6vcpnay3/)

as I told you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 23, 2017, 09:29:26 AM
Thanks a lot Gaston and yes Bankoletti, absolutely right, that's the Vickers Type 161 - not too strange for it's kind, but the fact that such thing was made in 1931 is really something ;)

Your turn Bankoletti 8)

Cheers! Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 23, 2017, 10:03:46 AM
Thanks Storebror.

One more cockpit id:


(https://s30.postimg.cc/n80rmp11d/cockpit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3q646r43h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 23, 2017, 10:46:48 PM
four engines  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 23, 2017, 11:54:40 PM
(https://s21.postimg.cc/s4s8k1vuf/lanc.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 24, 2017, 05:18:42 AM
Not too hard I take. :)
Your turn Storebror.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 24, 2017, 11:15:15 AM
Okay, now for something completely different.
Sure, the picture shows a Lanc, but that's not the question.

What's being loaded here and why?
(https://s15.postimg.cc/kcm41gum3/quest_2017-06-24.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on June 24, 2017, 12:10:08 PM
Supplies for SOE and guerillas...?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 24, 2017, 12:31:50 PM
Operation Manna and Operation Chowhound were humanitarian food drops, carried out to relieve a famine in German-occupied Holland.......

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operations_Manna_and_Chowhound
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 24, 2017, 12:57:12 PM
Absolutely right Mark, your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 24, 2017, 01:08:32 PM
I really have'nt played much so I dont know if this has been posted before but here you go....

(https://s19.postimg.cc/rwgyffzs3/18622674_10154587193846918_1647822143031287736_n.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lirvc6uvz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 24, 2017, 01:19:12 PM
I'll go for Siebel Fh 104
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 24, 2017, 01:20:58 PM
Görings flying Dildo :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 24, 2017, 01:31:08 PM
I asking what is the tow behind?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on June 24, 2017, 02:04:33 PM
What's towed is an additional fuel tank.

(in case I'm correct I throw the floor open, I won't be able to participate immediately)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 24, 2017, 02:06:51 PM
You are correct. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 24, 2017, 05:16:50 PM
I was sure it was an early T-16 prototype. :P
The model that shows us luke. ;D

(https://s13.postimg.cc/ke1pxvxdz/Star-_Wars-_T-16-_Skyhopper-_Model-with-_Luke-_Skywalk.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x5fw4e75v/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 25, 2017, 05:34:00 PM
Bankoletti says open round...

then, try this!


(https://s3.postimg.cc/ax3qjb58z/guess25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3tvv3oztb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 25, 2017, 11:02:06 PM
That's what happens when you smoke while releasing a poop.
The pilot can be glad that the poop dump valve was open when it happened.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 26, 2017, 02:13:23 PM
With what Mike tells us and taking some information from another of our favorite tread :P

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,28319.msg602425.html#msg602425

we can deduct of this sympathetic Finland superhero could be the pilot.
Our  friend Shakaali is devout of him, and tell us the story of Peräsmies
Photo is Lamehawk's credit! ;D

(https://s24.postimg.cc/nmxh04fdx/1stt_Hybrid_Motorcycle.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 26, 2017, 04:40:07 PM
Seemingly the pilot was not quite as lucky as Storebror suggested.
The plane exploded and the pilot was killed. http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/su-7.php (http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/su-7.php)

This must be the Sukhoi Su-7
Not to be confused with the Sukhoi Su-7 of course
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 26, 2017, 05:41:32 PM
Perfect as always LameHawk! ;D

It was a small trap, which has the same name as another, much better known Su-7 (post-war jet version) ;)

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 26, 2017, 11:13:15 PM
The plane exploded and the pilot was killed.
Poop too strong or dump valve closed accidentally? :D ;D :))
*SCNR*

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on June 27, 2017, 07:08:44 AM
As this thread seems to be getting rather silly, do you mind if I interject?
Watching an old film about Hans Joachim Marseille, the 109s didn't look quite right. Many of the aerial shots are models of course, but have a gander at these screen grabs. Any ideas please?
Apologies for the interruption!
(https://s18.postimg.cc/rwxnxm3s9/marseilles_2.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/kgyebtg2t/)



(https://s18.postimg.cc/s24gccupl/Marseilles1.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/wo0kkpg8l/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 27, 2017, 07:30:04 AM
What's this then?


(https://s24.postimg.cc/fdo38uihh/SASQuiz18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nvxjd6p01/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on June 27, 2017, 12:47:35 PM
Fieseler Storch? It can't be that easy, can it?   o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 27, 2017, 01:08:12 PM
No -  not that easy
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 27, 2017, 02:03:40 PM
Any ideas please?
Easy thing.
These are Hispano Aviación HA-1112-K1L in their late configuration with wing fences adopted from the M1L "Buchon":
(https://s11.postimg.cc/56gxpn2rn/HA1112_K-1_L_C.4_J-10.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 27, 2017, 02:41:39 PM
Morane 500 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 27, 2017, 03:45:13 PM
Criquet? :-[

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on June 28, 2017, 03:34:39 AM
Thanks Storebror, more fun to ask here and test the experten than just Google :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 28, 2017, 05:38:31 AM
All on the right track - but not quilte right yet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 28, 2017, 09:34:52 AM
Mraz K-65?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 28, 2017, 02:22:30 PM
No - not that either.

Admitted - it is difficult
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 28, 2017, 02:55:06 PM
the storch was made for 4 diferents brands: :-|

Fieseler
Morane Saulnier
Mraz
Leichtbau

All do the same airframe, morane saulnier put a radial engine sometimes...
is very dificult catch the diferences between the planes. ::(

But no one of those strorchs have the propeller bonet!
here is the key! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 28, 2017, 03:04:18 PM
Perhaps I chose the wrong picture as the differences to the Storch are not that apparent.

Here is an additional picture


(https://s23.postimg.cc/4b12s8tgb/SASQuiz18-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ng4c20847/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 28, 2017, 03:19:52 PM
Italian ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 28, 2017, 03:28:02 PM
Antonov do your own unlicenced version OKA36-8 o_O

(https://s16.postimg.cc/cynh48nx1/Oka38-6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tz6dcx0y9/)

an ultimate development Fi 256 have the propeller bonnet but also too many aerodinamics improvements. >:(

(https://s13.postimg.cc/b63tjylxj/156_256.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z9ul894eb/)

Maybe is the very first prototype? the only with variable pitch?
Fi 156 V1 Prototype equipped with an adjustable metal propeller, registration D-IKVN   :-|

i can´t find an image for the last... ::(


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 28, 2017, 04:31:22 PM
No - still not right.

Take a close look at the second picture
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 28, 2017, 04:31:56 PM
think i have! ;D

Is an Aerodynamische Versuchsanstalt AVA AF-2
an prototype of suctioned flaps for STOL. o_O
it used the same fuselage of fi 156 but diferent wings an have the suction motor inside.
(https://s21.postimg.cc/v2tc1kckn/ach7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5wsduqbab/)
In spite of all the paraphernalia was worse than fi-156 :P

Uff ... I think I'll be able to go back to work now ...

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 29, 2017, 04:38:30 AM
Very good, loco.
You are absolutely right!

I admit, it was very nasty  (oh - evil me).

Your turn -- and please don't follow my good example
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 29, 2017, 12:55:55 PM
Greeat!

I always post an easy one, but I put photoshop countermeasures on it

(https://s9.postimg.cc/nz0z6ybn3/guess29.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/auveu9jl7/)

(Not a Robotech Valkyrie)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 30, 2017, 10:14:20 PM
The thread is dying... ::(
It is seen that you do not like my photoshop. >:(

(https://s14.postimg.cc/3wem80o2p/guess07.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/u4pqxe865/)

This is the original photo, yes is a mock up. It was not so difficult
Let's relive the thread! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 01, 2017, 12:40:39 AM
Maybe it's just that nobody thought your Photoshop exercise shall be the next quest ;)

Okay, let's guess this one:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/6sl75paqh/quest_2017-07-01.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 01, 2017, 02:18:49 AM
This has to be a F-35.. I'm sure of it!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 01, 2017, 03:26:37 AM
Guessing on the German Vak 191 , mayby   8)
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Blaubaer on July 01, 2017, 03:27:12 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EWR_VJ_101
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 01, 2017, 03:28:38 AM
Ring my Bell... 109 times...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 01, 2017, 06:06:13 AM
This has to be a F-35.. I'm sure of it!  :o  ;D
That is right of course, but you still win by using that Joker answer :D

the German Vak 191
No, sorry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EWR_VJ_101
Not at all ;)

Ring my Bell... 109 times...
You nailed it again Gaston, it's the Bell XF-109.
Your turn 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 01, 2017, 12:33:13 PM
While waiting for the turn of gaston...

I tell you that the plane, posted at top in this same page is the Vougth-V-507. Competitor in the NAVY contest for fighter that lost against the F-14 :P

I will try to be clearer with the riddles next time! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 01, 2017, 03:47:59 PM
OK. So...


(https://s14.postimg.cc/d23ilhoi9/Quiquizz17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/j317ikb4d/)

In what plane are we here ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 02, 2017, 12:37:47 AM
Well apparently we're looking at the inside of a Boulton Paul Turret.
Which plane? Hard to tell, could be many.
The guns seem to be tilted up all the way and the elevation lever doesn't quite look like what I remember to have seen on Halifax Bombers converted to BP turrets, so I'd rather rule out that it's a Halifax.
In theory it could be a Ventura, a Lincoln, or even a Liberator, a Blackburn Roc or a Short C/G flying boat, but that'd be an odd quest...

My bet is that it's a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I, the parts seen in the upper left corner would match the canopy fairing and the elevation lever would fit, too.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 02, 2017, 05:03:52 AM
You are right about nationality of the plane (British). But it is not one mentioned...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 02, 2017, 05:56:43 AM
Okay, another idea:

The Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle used pretty much the same Type A Boulton Paul Turret like the Defiant, with a fairing forward of the turret which automatically retracted as the turret rotated to fire forwards.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 02, 2017, 10:53:23 AM
That is it, Mike !

(https://s12.postimg.cc/k25ywqv5p/Albermarle_interior.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ltyxrneih/)

You got it ! Your turn, please.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 02, 2017, 11:15:23 AM
Thanks Gaston.
Dunno if we had this before, sorry if we did, but let's guess this one:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/p6wvmhltr/quest_2017-07-02.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 02, 2017, 12:43:19 PM
Horton Wingless?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 02, 2017, 05:03:27 PM
Yep! we already had! :o

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg600775.html#msg600775

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg600781.html#msg600781

I think that with 2022 answers we are running out of rarities ...  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 02, 2017, 07:42:04 PM
not even remotely true
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 02, 2017, 07:43:09 PM
Agree  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 02, 2017, 07:45:35 PM
I have a few aircraft that I think will be quite challenging. I got to wait my turn though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 02, 2017, 10:44:10 PM
Horton Wingless?
Absolutely right Shakaali, your turn 8)

Sorry for digging out a plane we've already had.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 03, 2017, 01:37:28 AM
Sorry for digging out a plane we've already had.

No problem, I didn't know that  :D

Ok, inside which aircraft are we now:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/wvbv3u6xd/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tbpxe147h/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 03, 2017, 05:00:35 AM
What I can tell is that we're looking at a FuG 10 radio panel.
The problem is: All planes I know of had the devices stacked on two vertical rows with 3 devices each.
This picture shows 3 vertical rows of two devices each.
I haven't seen that so far, which means that either this is a rather odd plane or simply a mistake made during restauration.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 03, 2017, 05:18:43 AM
Mike, you are on the right track. ;)

Hint: It is an allied plane that is licence-built in axis country.

Edit: incorrect restauration is possible, but highly unlikely. Radios on these planes were changed during the war.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 03, 2017, 10:54:02 AM
Hint: It is an allied plane that is licence-built in axis country.
That tells just... nothing.

Axis powers:
Germany (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Japan (no FuG 10 there)
Italy (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Bulgaria (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Hungary (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Romania (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 03, 2017, 11:08:20 AM
Well, actually axis co-belligerent state from 1941-44. In Il-2 listed as axis.

The plane in question is the only know survivor of a bomber that was very common in WW2, especially in the early stages of the war. 



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on July 03, 2017, 11:34:56 AM
Italy (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Bulgaria (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Hungary (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Romania (did they have any license production of large allied airplanes? Couldn't think of any)
Finland did  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 03, 2017, 11:41:25 AM
Correct  ;)  And the aircraft is...?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 03, 2017, 11:59:59 AM
That would indicate we'd be talking about Valtion lentokonetehdas (State aircraft factory) of finland.
In that case, the only license built bombers were Ju-88 and Blenheims (Mk.I and IV), so this would have to be a Blenheim.
I must admit though that I yet have to see the rest of this plane's images to believe that they put german radios in it, let alone in this very unusual mounting.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on July 03, 2017, 12:25:32 PM
Mike, you are correct. It is Bristol Blenheim Mark IV, built in Valtion Lentokonetehdas and given to PLeLv 42 in April, 1944. Marking BL-200.  It was operative in late Continuation War and in Lapland War and was mostly flown by major Kalle Kepsu, the commander of PLeLv 42.

It is currently at display at Ilmavoimamuseo (Air Force Museum) in Jyväskylä. More pictures ia a virtual museum: http://ilmavoimamuseo.fi/virtualmuseum/  The Blenheim is number 24.

Finns changed the Blenheim original radios to FuGs, because ground stations were equipped with German radios and the British radios worked poorly with them. I have sources, but only printed and only in Finnish   :(

This was quite hard, thats why I gave hints.

Your turn  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 04, 2017, 11:17:45 PM
Sorry I've been late.
Maybe we've had this before, but who cares?
Try it:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/n0pcmlyhl/quest_2017-07-05.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xnj5s16mt/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 05, 2017, 06:46:02 AM
X-4 Bantam, as it seems.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 05, 2017, 07:20:30 AM
It had considerable stability issues yet it would look cool if it was an enlarged fighter.

Im thinking point defense interceptor with two 30mm cannons in the wing roots

Enlarged by 20 percent.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 05, 2017, 07:42:32 AM
X-4 Bantam, as it seems.
Absolutely right.
Looks like I need to dig out something really difficult next time to fool you guys :P

Your turn Bankoletti 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 05, 2017, 01:00:02 PM
Let's try this:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/w65igdq13/qqq.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/odeuoek1v/)

For extra kudos describe what do we see on the left and what on the right half of the pic.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on July 05, 2017, 02:03:04 PM
Pe-8? The thing on the left looks like an OPB2/Type90
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on July 05, 2017, 03:01:09 PM
The bombsight is a Goertz-Boykow clone - it may be German, Soviet, Dutch, Australian or Japanese. SO the bombsight itself is not really helpful for identifying the bomber or seaplane in the pic. What appears to be bombs release levers in teh center of the photo may give a better clue, as well as the thinly corrugated metal panels used for the bottom of teh cockpit.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 05, 2017, 04:32:13 PM
So far so good - you lads are correct about the manual bomb release levers and the bombsight.

It's not a Pe-8 tho.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 06, 2017, 07:24:46 AM
Time for a hint I guess.

Plane in question is one of the major types of its nation.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 07, 2017, 04:07:40 PM
Pilot cockpit of the same aircraft:


(https://s1.postimg.cc/tcatj9uj3/Capture.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/58k1uzc23/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 07, 2017, 10:48:24 PM
Nakajima B5N bomber cokpit and drop ordinance selector.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 08, 2017, 03:48:23 AM
Spot on loco, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 08, 2017, 01:41:19 PM
ok lets relive the tread with one super easy! ;D

Guess this!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/akt5by26n/guess26.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ptj2ppvuz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 09, 2017, 12:53:10 PM
Lately it seems it's harder to find new questions than answers!

Anyways, have something up the sleeve in case I'm right. It's a C variant of the P-60, equipped with an PW R-2800. Always appeared to me as an American 190 equivalent.

Never knew tho they sent them over to the Soviets as lend-lease (as seems to be the case with the fine specimen in the photo) :D.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 09, 2017, 04:37:42 PM
Yup!
You are On Bankoletti!
you turn!

PD: Photoshop to make it look like loan and lease is free ;D
(https://s3.postimg.cc/voovscxwz/XP-60.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/olh0cqshb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Nieucross on July 11, 2017, 07:35:23 AM
I'm guessing the whole 24 hour rule in still in place, so ill just join in then.

Here's an interesting bird with a crazy side story.


(https://s4.postimg.cc/5f8en9bnh/73_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vnjjcmvqx/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 11, 2017, 07:46:31 AM
Dunno what's the interesting side story, but this is a He-70K / He-170 in Hungarian colours (1938-41). If I remember correctly, the plane was hated by pilots because the alloy ignited (!), so that later on it had to be replaced with even more obsolate biplanes.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Nieucross on July 11, 2017, 08:03:05 AM
WOW!!! That was fast!!!

side note: oh i just thought it was interesting that a mail-carrier-passenger-plane also set a world speed record and was then quickly converted into a bomber before also being license produced in Hungary.

I mean its not so different from how the He111 was originally also a passenger plane, but I don't think it set any records.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on July 11, 2017, 08:38:21 AM
Yup!
You are On Bankoletti!
you turn!

PD: Photoshop to make it look like loan and lease is free ;D
(https://s3.postimg.cc/voovscxwz/XP-60.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/olh0cqshb/)


i'm still keen to know more about this one... :D

i do believe the ball is now in sniperton's court...  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 11, 2017, 09:11:35 AM
WOW!!! That was fast!!!

No magic here, we (I) already had this one, and I only resolved my own quest:

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg570421.html#msg570421

In short, I don't deserve the trophy, so it's open house again  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 11, 2017, 09:17:45 AM
i'm still keen to know more about this one... :D

Quote
(...)
The XP-60C (Model 95C, Army serial number 42-79424) was originally to have had an airframe similar to that of the XP-60A and XP-60B, but fitted with the new and experimental 2300 hp Chrysler XIV-2220 engine. Since this engine was experiencing development difficulties, an order was given in September 1942 to complete this aircraft with a 2000-hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-53 engine driving a a pair of three-bladed contrarotating propellers. Armament was reduced to four 0.50-inch machine guns. First flight of the XP-60C was on January 27, 1943. Apart from somewhat high elevator and rudder forces, the aircraft's flight characteristics were generally satisfactory.
(...)
During the latter part of April 1943, the USAAF decided to undertake a series of comparative tests at Patterson Field with various fighter types in an attempt to weed out the least desirable types so that it could concentrate on the best types. Curtiss-Wright was notified by the Army that the XP-60E would have to be delivered for tests within four days. Since the XP-60E had not yet made its first flight, Curtiss-Wright decided to substitute the XP-60C in its place. The XP-60C was hastily reassembled and delivered to Patterson Field.
During trials with the XP-60C at Patterson Field, it proved impossible to obtain full rated power. In addition, the experimental wing finish had peeled off from the leading edge of the wing, destroying the smooth laminar-flow characteristics and resulting in a further loss of speed. Consequently, the XP-60C made a very poor impression on the Army, being in fact inferior to the Republic P-47D and the North American P-51B. The P-60 series was henceforth eliminated from any further consideration for production. In June 1943 the Army contract for the P-60A-1-CU was reduced from 500 to just two aircraft.

The XP-60C was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800-53 engine delivering 2000 hp. Empty weight was 8698 pounds, gross weight was 10,785 pounds, and maximum takeoff weight was 11,835 pounds. Dimensions were wingspan 41 feet 3 3/4 inches, length 34 feet 1 inches, height 12 feet 4 inches, and wing area 275 square feet. Maximum speed was 414 mph at 20,350, 324 mph at sea level. An altitude of 30,000 feet could be attained in 6 minutes, and initial climb rate was 3890 feet per minute. Service ceiling was 37,900 feet. Normal range was 315 miles. Armament consisted of four 0.50-inch machine guns with 300 rpg mounted in the wings.

Following the return of the XP-60C to Curtiss-Wright, some further tests were undertaken, but a forced landing terminated all testing work with this aircraft.
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p60.html

(https://s10.postimg.cc/jjd6ve96x/2ac6f6f998bd7e496d693f130b1eed13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hrk80hptx/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/ow219ix3d/AA2062_XP-60_real_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i5lk039xh/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/4fr0ramtl/Curtiss_XP-60_C_061024-_F-1234_P-014.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l3iitshl1/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/renqa7itl/Curtiss_XP-60_C_061024-_F-1234_P-017.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8mbv6mmf9/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/h5v94durt/Curtiss_XP-60_C_in_flight_modified_from_second_X.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dz0pkrabp/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/yo9aswxe1/Novoa_Imagemdebitmap12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kuky3v4sl/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/ahynhsb9l/p60c-6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lhjute1ol/)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/9470mhc09/XP-60_C4_Flickr_zps61d3436d.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jr0trwk5h/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2017, 09:45:41 AM
Open Round!

YES

(https://s3.postimg.cc/ao553urub/QUEST.jpg)


Go for it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 11, 2017, 10:44:05 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2017, 12:54:09 PM
yes....................................no
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 11, 2017, 08:37:51 PM
Finally I have gotten one of these. That is my college girl friend Helen Rizi!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2017, 08:51:23 PM
 :D ;D

That's hilarious.......but no.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 12, 2017, 06:02:16 AM
Hard one. Shooting from the hip: Farman-400?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 12, 2017, 09:36:55 AM
Sorry but no.

Think lighter.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 12, 2017, 09:50:14 AM
(http://springfield-bathtub-repair.com/ESW/Images/bathtub1.jpg)

?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 12, 2017, 07:06:42 PM
Lighter Mike

Not wetter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 13, 2017, 07:15:20 AM
Praga E.114
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2017, 11:24:42 AM
BINGO! WE HAVE A WINNER!

I didnt think it would be this hard.

Your turn LameHawk.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 13, 2017, 12:16:59 PM
Praga E.114
Who on earth knows such a plane?

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 13, 2017, 02:53:59 PM
Can't say I knew it - but looking at it I felt like checking the Czechs. A feeling you get when having wasted endless time on airplane quizzes.

Anyway - an easy one this time:


(https://s17.postimg.cc/uvnoan6f3/SASQuiz19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q9rk2akvv/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PA_Willy on July 13, 2017, 03:00:50 PM
Too easy, I think.

http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/448/Biplane-Hurricane.aspx

Open round, I supose.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 13, 2017, 03:10:00 PM
I suppose you qualify

Otherwise open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 13, 2017, 06:24:29 PM
I must say Mike in fact nailed the engine, the Aeronca E-113 (?), which was originally used for the "Bath Tub", so I think it's a shared kill  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2017, 06:25:03 PM
Lets stump you again


(https://s24.postimg.cc/h1ablgf6d/do_it.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2017, 06:28:15 PM
siperton,
not a shared kill.

Praga used a Praga B flat two piston engine for the E.114.

Aeronca had nothing to do with this plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 13, 2017, 06:44:33 PM
I'm totally ignorant, my first impression was that the general arrangement is characteristic for the mids-20s, but the lady's attire hints at the late-30s, and at this point I gave it up. Still I was convinced it was one of the hundreds of aircrafts made in or inspired by small US firms like Aeronca. Anyway,

"Early aircraft were powered by a 29 kW (36 hp) Aeronca E-113 air-cooled, boxer two-cylinder engine mounted in the extreme nose with its cylinders exposed. Early production aircraft replaced the US-built Aeronca with a very similar Czechoslovakian engine, also built by Praga, called the Praga B. Later the similar but more powerful Praga B2 was fitted and from 1936 this was replaced in turn by the four-cylinder Praga D producing 49/55 kW (65/74 hp), with each pair of exposed cylinders merged into a single housing for lower drag. Aircraft with this engine were referred to as E.114D"

BTW that's a twin-tail Beaufighter or Buckmaster.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2017, 07:18:06 PM
It is not the Buckmaster nor is it a twin tail Beaufighter.

Why don't you look again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 13, 2017, 11:47:09 PM
Gloster G.39 or like they officially called it, F.9/37.
The second image shows the plane after it had been re-re-engined with Peregrines, quite like the Whirly.
Quite a capable aircraft, but IMHO inferior to the Whirly.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 14, 2017, 12:56:43 AM
You got it Mike!

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 14, 2017, 12:22:18 PM
Just got back home, so I've got nothing in the pipeline...
Open round  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 14, 2017, 07:29:54 PM
I think it would be a bit unfair for me to do this again.........But, if you don't mind:


(https://s23.postimg.cc/5w2xtfyhn/again.jpg)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 15, 2017, 12:05:39 AM
Pontiac??? o_O
MiG-17  8)
F-35 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 15, 2017, 12:26:23 AM
Guess again.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 15, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
A very quiet star in the sky...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Nieucross on July 15, 2017, 10:45:18 AM
Its some sort of counter insurgency aircraft, but somethings been done with it, I've never seen props like that before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on July 15, 2017, 12:55:30 PM
TAI Hürku??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 15, 2017, 01:06:14 PM
Gaston discovered the Lockheed YO-3 "Quiet Star" on the front. ;D
I was on the track of the Embraer Tucano, similar to tAI hürku (many brother planes). :-|

I guess the plane in the middle is a MiG-17 8)

And the car in the background?
Who guesses the car model in the background?! o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on July 15, 2017, 02:05:34 PM
1965 Pontiac GTO
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 15, 2017, 02:51:51 PM
What's a "car"?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 15, 2017, 02:52:39 PM
A "car" ? well... a motorcycle with 4 wheels especially designed for girls !  :P 8) :D :)

So... do we have a winner ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 15, 2017, 08:35:51 PM
Gaston,

You're up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 16, 2017, 01:50:24 AM
OK and thanks. Just wanted to be sure.

So...

(https://s13.postimg.cc/8h1t6jr7b/Quiquizz19_SAS.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/q73hrl4s3/)

What plane are we sitting in (specify version, as it is a specific one, please... not simply for example P-40, but P-40K-10-CU...) ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 16, 2017, 12:49:53 PM
A recce Mirage III RS (of Swiss Air Force)?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 16, 2017, 12:51:38 PM
Yep !

(https://s13.postimg.cc/4rxbhwls7/Mirage_III_RS_Cockpit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4rxbhwls3/)

The sexiest of all jets !

Got it ! Your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 16, 2017, 04:47:19 PM
What exactly is this?


(https://s9.postimg.cc/s8kgajv67/German1944_Blohm_Und_Voss-_BV238-c.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y9i57mhsb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on July 16, 2017, 05:12:32 PM
German1944BlohmUndVoss-BV238-c
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 16, 2017, 11:52:03 PM
Not a BV 238.

Give it another try.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 17, 2017, 03:29:52 AM
I know you asked 'what exactly', still it's a bit unfair to say it is not a BV 238, as it is a scaled model for the BV 238 (designated FGP 227).  8)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/qzpwvuu5l/fg_227.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/nsvdc89ph/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 17, 2017, 03:46:22 AM
Yep, FGP 227 it is. I admit to setting up a little trap, but a 1/4 scale model is not the same as the real thing, especially since it's obviously on the ground (not water) and features a landing gear (which the BV 238 doesn't).

Your turn sniperton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 17, 2017, 04:47:37 AM
I noticed the grass and suspected it was a scaled down model plane (trap discovered), but when you said it was not a BV 238, it sent me south looking for other types. Honestly, the picture you posted doesn't have much detail, it could depict a scaled down BV 222 as well.  :D

This should be easier:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/kitp5r5qp/quest01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/viewhcw5p/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 17, 2017, 04:58:15 AM
That's a plain straight Pan Am Sikorsky S-38, probably an early "A" model from 1928.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 17, 2017, 06:26:46 AM
Or maybe a later reproduction.
I believe there is one survivor and one reproduction.
I've seen one in the air - quite fascinating
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 17, 2017, 07:16:23 AM
Mike is right, I too believe it's from the early A series. The photo is old and can be found on Sikorsky's site:

http://www.sikorskyarchives.com/S-38%20.php
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 17, 2017, 07:25:07 AM
This should be fairly easy:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/5wuggoewv/35918494305_4d7aa67391_o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mklyj69ob/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 17, 2017, 07:49:09 AM
Training aircraft TS-11 Iskra.
(https://s3.postimg.cc/5xfk2851v/PZL_TS-11bis_B_Iskra_1018_G-_ISKA_7173269716.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yn2fyv91r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 17, 2017, 08:34:04 AM
Absolutely correct stiv, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 17, 2017, 09:23:37 AM
What kind of plane?
(https://s17.postimg.cc/ikdugoqun/35325352.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5szoa6h2j/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 17, 2017, 11:18:38 AM
Unorthodox design with no propulsion, plus low-quality photo: Russia

Cheranovsky Bich-22 (if I transliterate it correctly):

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/glider/bich22.html

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 17, 2017, 06:45:20 PM
Absolutely correct sniperton, your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 18, 2017, 02:50:57 AM
Let's remain with unorthodoxy:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/ubhnj35en/quest02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/g51wnuujf/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 18, 2017, 02:49:31 PM
A new one to me. But found a page about Nurflügel (flying wings).

I have previously run into Arup S-2 and S-4, but I can't say I recognized this contraption.

Which is an Arup S-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 18, 2017, 02:57:55 PM
Correct, LameHawk, congratulations! It seems that non-conventional ideas circulated worldwide, and it was only WWII which confined creative imagination into what we regard today as 'aircraft'.
Your turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 18, 2017, 05:12:07 PM
Thank you.

Hope this one will be slightly more of a headache than the biplane Hurricane


(https://s17.postimg.cc/ssgqm6dbz/SASQuiz20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tuqx4pw57/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 18, 2017, 07:27:16 PM
.................Die
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 19, 2017, 02:55:08 AM
Makes me think about a 2-seater Fokker D.XXI... but never heard of such a version of it !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 19, 2017, 03:49:44 AM
Hi'
Must be a Finnish Pyry ,  probably spell't wrongly    :D
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 19, 2017, 03:26:06 PM
That's right:

Valtion lentokonetehdas Pyry

Finnish built fighter trainer used from 1939 to 1962.

Benno's turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 20, 2017, 07:44:58 AM
Guess what


(https://s3.postimg.cc/rkl82kk1v/QUIZ.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gl00qytmn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 20, 2017, 09:13:00 AM
Something Italian I guess, but it'll take some time to find a plane with a one-blade propeller only  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 20, 2017, 12:37:32 PM
A mix between Avia 35 body an Il-2 wings! o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 20, 2017, 12:49:10 PM
The engine looks like a CR.32, definitely Italian.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: molva on July 20, 2017, 01:09:10 PM
CANSA FC.12
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 20, 2017, 01:33:59 PM
Sounds good
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 20, 2017, 02:48:04 PM
The missing propeller blade is only to save weight.

I think
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 20, 2017, 06:37:40 PM
Molva nailed it, just waiting for confirmation. Still the one-blade prop is the funniest thing I've ever seen in this thread. Thank you!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 22, 2017, 09:57:01 PM
we are stuked...  :(

rules says open round. :-|

try this easy eurofigther


(https://s4.postimg.cc/hy29wzx99/guess_21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fgqipqdcp/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 23, 2017, 05:07:53 PM
Brequet Taon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 23, 2017, 05:47:02 PM
yep Mexchiwa! ;D

is you turn!

the tread is alive! :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 24, 2017, 07:39:15 AM
I got nothin - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 24, 2017, 07:59:37 AM
Guess this one:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/jk1t5snp5/quest_2017-07-24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lom66vpbp/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 24, 2017, 08:12:34 AM
Su-17?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 24, 2017, 08:54:38 AM
Since there's no way to distinguish the two from this perspective, let's treat it solved.
In fact it's an Su-20, exactly the one shown here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Su-20_RB3.jpg

Your turn 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 24, 2017, 05:32:42 PM
Yeah, soviet way of aircraft designations is in many cases mysterious - or obscure due to whatever reasons (politics, marketing...).

So, what's this and which aircraft does it belong to:


(https://s17.postimg.cc/yqhryjv3j/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gnop7bz8r/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on July 24, 2017, 06:22:03 PM
Frogfoot? Su-22 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 24, 2017, 06:46:36 PM
I think its an Su-25 airbrake.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bankoletti on July 24, 2017, 06:55:48 PM
Yes it's a Su-25's Frogfoot airbrake. Bombs was first, but I think it's fair to reward P51vsFw, since he got both questions right with no guessing.

Your turn P51vsFw!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2017, 07:23:54 AM
Thank you!

I must tell you that at the moment, I have to use my phone since my computer is down. This means that you can see the details of the photo. Please try to be fair.

Thanks again!

(https://s17.postimg.cc/y5iv4eny7/IMG_0832.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2017, 07:27:25 AM
Navy plane, so my guess is F-35C 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2017, 07:29:16 AM
Basically ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2017, 07:33:51 AM
Solved?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2017, 07:40:03 AM
Go home Mike you're drunk  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 26, 2017, 03:44:38 AM
My guess is on a Japanese , can't remember the name  ::(
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 26, 2017, 06:20:02 AM
It's not F-35C
There is no hook
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 26, 2017, 06:24:31 AM
Many good search parameters here.

Aichi E11A
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 26, 2017, 07:14:31 AM
Thats it!  ;)

Your turn LameHawk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 26, 2017, 07:20:49 AM
How good are you at airliners?


(https://s12.postimg.cc/4zxg2jr9p/SASQuiz21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h1stwp0i1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 26, 2017, 07:27:31 AM
It looks like a Connie with twin fins only and Trent Meteor engine nacelles and propellers.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 27, 2017, 01:04:38 AM
And the rest was silence...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: PO_MAK_249RIP on July 27, 2017, 02:13:33 AM
Possibly a Sud-Est SE161 Languedoc ??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 27, 2017, 02:45:33 AM
No
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on July 27, 2017, 03:13:12 AM
Lockheed Constellation
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 27, 2017, 03:16:36 AM
No
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 27, 2017, 08:40:46 AM
In the lower right of the image, below the wing, there's a sign which, despite being blurred like hell in this low resolution image, and despite being mirrored, shows the text "vietato fumare" = "no smoking" on it.
This plane is italian.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 27, 2017, 09:08:50 AM
Too easy this way that Mike managed to read "vietato fumare":

Breda-Zappata BZ.308

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6GgwZIPVRU

.. ed e sempre pericoloso sporgersi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 27, 2017, 09:33:20 AM
Extracting information out of a picture is an art.
Pity I overlooked that sign  ;)

Just one was built.

I guess the honour goes to sniperton


(https://s3.postimg.cc/lli7tuxnn/bz308-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l8qtnofdr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 27, 2017, 10:29:44 AM
The honour goes to Mike, but I'll keep the laurel  ;)

This shall be easy:
(https://s21.postimg.cc/y5kvjwwon/quest24.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5spdtgayb/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 28, 2017, 11:11:01 AM
It looks like a D-520 dewoitine but with a more stylized nose ... so I'm sure it is not.
Is it a Arsenal VG-39? :-|
The mini double propeller baffles me :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 28, 2017, 12:26:37 PM
How about a Potez 230
voila'
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 28, 2017, 03:04:52 PM
Benno is right, it's the Potez 230. The only historic photo I could find. Another interesting French fighter evaporating before any use could be made of it...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on July 29, 2017, 03:16:23 AM
A little nasty one for the weekend 8)
Benno
(https://s2.postimg.cc/hao9q8l55/Benny_Quiz0001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9hxly9f5x/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 29, 2017, 06:05:50 AM
Has very much in common with T-6, I think : tail, undercarriage, front windshield... any derivative of it ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 29, 2017, 06:48:47 AM
Let me guess...

(https://s2.postimg.cc/n8q9tgy0p/Frontier_Diary-gpi-080514-1-1.jpg) (https://s1.postimg.cc/7eb1yzm5b/Frontier_Diary-gpi-080514-1.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 29, 2017, 08:54:18 AM
It's a T-6 with a Ranger air-cooled inline at the postwar Cleveland air races. Not sure the exact designation, though T-6E?  Mike posted pics of the pilots, think he got this one
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 29, 2017, 11:50:18 AM
I think mexchiwa nailed it.
My guess was pointing in the same direction but I wasn't sure.
If we're both right, then the plane is a modified AT-6 (ranger engine, I think so too) that participated in the Kendall Trophy Race 1948, NX-61269, piloted by the former WASP pilot Betty Clark (that's why the two portraits), scoring 4th place in the race.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 29, 2017, 12:32:50 PM
I believe you, but I couldn't find any pic.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 29, 2017, 01:31:50 PM
I tried a picture search for the registration. There are in fact a few photos of this Ranger equipped AT-6E or another one designated NJ-2, so mexchiwa is definitely right
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 29, 2017, 02:04:19 PM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 29, 2017, 02:58:02 PM
No, I really believe you, but what's the source of the photo? Just for curiosity  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 29, 2017, 07:28:16 PM
More info on this Texan here:
http://www.skytamer.com/North_American_XAT-6E.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 30, 2017, 03:03:10 AM
Thanks James, I found them, but the plane on the quest picture has a rather different canopy, more resembling a P-40 than any Texan version. Maybe the pic is unique and not reproduced elsewhere on the net. (Remember, Benno himself called it 'nasty'.)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 30, 2017, 02:52:20 PM
I agree with you. It appears to be a totally one-off modification. Apparently not even the internet would give it the time of day. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 30, 2017, 03:47:42 PM
For the sake of brevity, let me call it the Special And Most Mysterious Fred Astaire Version of the Texan  ;D
(https://s1.postimg.cc/axd9qddq7/Fred_Astaire.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/596yzh9dn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 30, 2017, 04:08:30 PM
Agreed
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 01, 2017, 03:59:12 AM
Hi'
I found that photo in the December issue 1986 of "Airpower"
Cheers
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 03, 2017, 09:17:03 AM
If this is still an open round then.......

(https://s1.postimg.cc/vwoyvh0e7/IMG_0871.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 03, 2017, 12:30:28 PM
I think we already had this, or at least I seem to remember it: XCG-16 transport glider.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on August 03, 2017, 12:39:45 PM
I think we already had this, or at least I seem to remember it: XCG-16 transport glider.

I assume you're right, Sniperton, that we've seen it before after more than 180 pages. But it is so bizarre I think it's worth a 2nd look.  ;)

Cloyd
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 03, 2017, 12:41:47 PM
Im currently making a 1/3 scale rc model of it. It seems like it would be easy but it is proving very challenging.

Your turn Sniperton
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 03, 2017, 06:43:16 PM
No time for new quest, sorry, but your model will be worth pictured when cleared for takeoff. How will you launch it? And a 1/3 scale model would have a 9 m wingspan, ouch!  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 03, 2017, 09:37:01 PM
It will be made out of pink insulation foam. I will have a friend tow it up with his plane and release it. But first I need to get all of my measurements right.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 09, 2017, 06:47:34 PM
Lets gonna try to relive this thread one more time :(
Rules says we are in open round... then guess this!
(https://s28.postimg.cc/4o6axghel/guess301.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xqkl0a3o9/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 10, 2017, 02:17:50 AM
1946 wonderweapon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 10, 2017, 08:19:22 PM
Is a little younger...  :P

Hint, it's not an F-35 but it's from the same country.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 10, 2017, 10:48:30 PM
Should be this (https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/2.2446) one, the SHARC/FLAC program.

(https://s28.postimg.cc/ne1gihikd/USAF-_NASA-_Sharc-_MRF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jufisofuh/)

(https://s28.postimg.cc/d21ecqt99/77918main_AC94-0480-29.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qiycvm3kp/)

(https://s28.postimg.cc/kw1zy5125/77919main_AC94-0480-41.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/l8te4bjbt/)

(https://s28.postimg.cc/nrjoiqufx/77920main_AC94-0480-45.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/862cysihl/)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 10, 2017, 11:12:07 PM
sip!

SHARC... :D

The facilities are worthy of the bad guys from a movie of 007 8)

You turn mike! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 10, 2017, 11:26:21 PM
Thanks loco C:-)

Something easy for the meantime:

(https://s28.postimg.cc/uj75r3gxp/quest_2017-08-11_002.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 11, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
I love flying silver barrels, so I figured this one would have a RR NENE II engine, like all of them. :-*

The nose and cockpit look like a Gloster meteor.

I just put it in google: "Gloster + NENE II"  and voila! ;)

The Gloster G.42 (E.1 / 44) Ace  apears!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 11, 2017, 11:33:43 PM
Absolutely spot on loco and let me add: A well done investigation 8)
Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 12, 2017, 11:19:47 AM
Tanks Mike!

lets go with another mockup!


(https://s17.postimg.cc/vh3b52x8f/ghess012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 12, 2017, 11:42:15 AM
Oh yes, have just been on the site where this comes from a few days ago.
NATO and VTOL are my keywords on this 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 13, 2017, 12:45:26 PM
Never seen this thing before (not quite true since I found a reference to Air International, May 1975, which I retrieved from the shelves) I took the hint from Storebror ("with a little help from my friends").
A little confusing, but the guess is Fokker-Republic D-24 Alliance (NBMR-3).


(https://s23.postimg.cc/gwjpyzvrv/v2n2ad12.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)



(https://s3.postimg.cc/8gpp2quoj/v2n2ad11.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


http://www.aerofiles.com/repub-vfx.html (http://www.aerofiles.com/repub-vfx.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 13, 2017, 09:38:53 PM
(https://s22.postimg.cc/fj67zmne9/Republic-_Fokker-_D-24-_Alliance.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Perfect LameHawk!  ;D

is the republic + Fokker D-24 Mokeup

Looks like a geometry variable cousin of  BAC TSR2  :o


You Turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 14, 2017, 06:43:06 AM
Thank you loco.

This lovely little seaplane is exactly what?


(https://s4.postimg.cc/9hsfkipkd/SASQuiz22.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 14, 2017, 08:30:42 AM
Scale model for a big one ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 14, 2017, 09:12:44 AM
Not bad
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 14, 2017, 09:13:48 AM
Indeed, it's the Potez-CAMS 160 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potez-CAMS_160), a 5/13 scale flight model for testing the Potez-CAMS 161 airliner and mail carrier.
Here both can be seen together:
(https://s13.postimg.cc/68kexr9kn/Potez-_CAMS_161_and_160.png)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 14, 2017, 11:17:11 AM
That's right, Big Brother.
Careful with all those cigars
(https://s29.postimg.cc/ctzuc7hrb/Smoke-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://s22.postimg.cc/80smowjox/Potez-_Cams.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://s30.postimg.cc/xhxmbxzoh/Potez-_Cams_160.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Over to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 14, 2017, 11:59:10 AM
Thanks LameHawk, nice choice by the way 8)

Let's try this one:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/nkwya8wv5/quest_2017-08-14.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 14, 2017, 04:43:19 PM
Silver barrels! i love them!  :-*
arrowed wings = nene engine
Straight wings = derwent engine... ;)

is the Fokker S.14 Match Trainer!

(https://s3.postimg.cc/i2c180kg3/s-14_drawings.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e5ypc0zgf/)

Ugly with desire! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 14, 2017, 10:21:41 PM
Fokker (...) Ugly
How come this always goes together?
Perfectly right loco, your turn 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 15, 2017, 10:05:03 AM
Tanks!

For a change we go with this beauty! ;D
Although it is very easy :-|


(https://s4.postimg.cc/j4htmjr4t/Guess815_II.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 16, 2017, 03:18:12 PM
and quite right you are, loco.
the ill fated Napier-Heston Racer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 16, 2017, 04:37:38 PM
Superb lamehawk! ;D

the pistons in H formation of  Napier Sabre engine are a marvel too. :o

You turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on August 16, 2017, 07:01:02 PM
 Messerschmitt Me.209
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 16, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
Is the Napier-Heston Racer, test bench of Napier Sabre engine, and speed records breaker.
It is not Me 209 V1 but seeing them look alike and much and is one year younger. :o

Good observation stiv!  ;) but turn remains with Lamehawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 17, 2017, 04:00:00 AM
Tsk Tsk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 17, 2017, 08:13:23 AM
Right - here we go.


(https://s4.postimg.cc/mh25svywt/SASQuiz23.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 17, 2017, 05:15:44 PM
Im gonna go out on a rickety limb and say that it is the prototype Boeing Model 247

(https://s28.postimg.cc/6zzk00krh/IMG_1115.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 18, 2017, 07:12:51 AM
I'm afraid you put me on the limb there. I don't think it is the prototype. As far as I have been able to find out the prototype's registration was NC13301 and has two-bladed propellers. And this one is clearly NC13316. And United Airlines it is, cost them $50,000!
So, pretty close.
Apart from this detail you are of course absolutely right. Well done.

So over to you P51
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2017, 11:22:32 AM
To be completely honest I was not expecting to get it at all. Since I was not planning on getting it, please excuse my lateness in getting a new quest ready.

Give me a moment
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2017, 11:27:46 AM
Here we go:

(https://s11.postimg.cc/haskoux6r/new_quest.jpg)


Good Luck!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 18, 2017, 01:00:08 PM
F-35?
*SCNR*  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2017, 01:05:04 PM
Notice the quote on my messages:

"It's totally foolproof, until you mess something up."

This quest of mine was totally foolproof. Unfortunately, I messed up. If you find the mistake it will lead you to the answer you seek.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 18, 2017, 04:10:21 PM
Looks like an early version, with engine without carenated and open cockpit, of this plane:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/6fwm1jsnt/avia_lombardi_FL3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
 :o


But when I look for a name with a numbers less appears this:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/64f5osc7t/Lombardi_Fl1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/64f5osc7p/)
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2017, 04:13:07 PM
I will give it to you Loco

It is a Lombardi-AVIA F.L. 3
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 18, 2017, 10:04:09 PM
Tanks!
let's go with this!
not is from the country that apparent... ;)
(https://s2.postimg.cc/mapr012hl/guess_818_II.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on August 19, 2017, 01:34:16 AM
I guess this is a captured Kyushu Q1W "Tokai", a japanese anti-submarine light bomber.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 19, 2017, 10:06:59 AM
you are on Oscarito!  ;D

was the first plane in the world designed for anti-submarine role
Gruman Tracker have much of it.

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on August 19, 2017, 03:36:43 PM
Here it is:
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg560/Oscarito109/x_1.jpg) (http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/Oscarito109/media/x_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 19, 2017, 06:05:31 PM
 o_O This is the image that I see:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/qz67el8m1/photobucket.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
 ::( ::( ::( ::( ::( ::(

Please do not leave me out!

Use the service integrated in this same page PostImage

(https://s2.postimg.cc/rd7je6spl/SAS_postimage.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Thank you! ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on August 19, 2017, 10:55:35 PM
What's going on here? Never had this trouble before.
OK! Let's try again:
(https://s30.postimg.cc/uot2g2voh/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 20, 2017, 12:54:57 AM
The engines, nacelles and gears look pretty much like a G4M2/3 Betty, so I put my money on the "Japs" pile.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 20, 2017, 08:23:50 PM
Following the Mike track, I found a totally metallic betty for heavy transport role  :o
Tachikawa Ki-92 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-92 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa_Ki-92)
base for the Curtiss C-46 Commando ?????
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Oscarito on August 20, 2017, 11:32:13 PM
That's it!
Unfortunately for the japs, many wonderful designs were not put into mass production due to wartime lack of resources.
Your turn now.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 21, 2017, 10:05:04 AM
Tanks! :D

Guess this!

(https://s2.postimg.cc/oqsxzzzdl/guess822.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 21, 2017, 10:30:22 AM
Italian, I would say...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 21, 2017, 03:37:20 PM
This is a Gloster F.5/34.

First flown in 1937. A bit delayed because Gloster had a more important aircraft in production: the Gladiator!
Anyway it seems somebody preferred other designs like the Hurricane and the Spitfire (not quite understandable...), so only two prototypes were made
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 21, 2017, 04:40:35 PM
perfect as always Lamehawk!  ;D

i hope you think that was an early jap prototype or italian.  :D
works with gaston  ;)

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 21, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Sorry to disappoint you, loco. I had seen this plane before.
But I admit there were quite a few similar types around - not just Japanese or Italian.

This one shouldn't be too difficult. It really looks as if it wants to go into the sky where it belongs.


(https://s4.postimg.cc/f6sgv2tbh/SASQuiz24.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 21, 2017, 08:32:23 PM
The Hoax nuclear bomber! :o

This is the Myasishchev M-50 Bounder
Soviet Counterpart of B-58 Hustler. But with much more theatricality.
The time when the soviet bombers seemed designed by a dark comic artist. ;)

In the cold war in the United States an absurd article was published with some photos of this terrifying bomber saying that it was powered by atomic energy!!! :D

How strange, the press manipulating the information ... :P
When people are afraid, do not think ... and consume!

(https://s2.postimg.cc/oh3szmeah/myasishchev-m-50-ground-hatch.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

https://oldmachinepress.com/2014/03/26/myasishchev-m-50-m-52-bounder/ (https://oldmachinepress.com/2014/03/26/myasishchev-m-50-m-52-bounder/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 22, 2017, 01:51:40 AM
You do like shiny things, don't you?  ;D

Your turn again, loco
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 22, 2017, 12:08:41 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Like everyone else!
Let's try again with a thoroughbred
Guess this!
(https://s2.postimg.cc/3uxgx9oex/guess_819_III.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 22, 2017, 04:21:58 PM
DB
The rest is not German
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 22, 2017, 06:04:05 PM
Yes, in fact the engine was a German DB 601A

Wikipedia recommends see also:
Napier-Heston Racer and Messerschmitt Me 209 V1  ;)

A fundamental part of the mechanics is in an unusual place ...
At least, it's the only one thath I know.  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 22, 2017, 07:26:54 PM
Colorized photo?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 22, 2017, 10:13:56 PM
yes :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 22, 2017, 11:12:18 PM
So there we are... apparently a kind of racing plane, definitely not german (I should know otherwise :P ), but built around a german engine.
The engine clearly looks like a 601, not a 605, so this is not a post-war design (in that case any engineer would rather pick the higher performing 605 as it has the same dimensions like the 601 more or less).
According to what we know nowadays, the design must have been an epic fail.
The radiators on the fuselage side make smooth airflow around the tail section an impossible thing, thus the achieved speed will be way below the aimed target speed and most probably issues with tail flutter would occur surprisingly early.

Who would do such a mistake?
From the components used, it could be some eastern european country, Italy or Japan.
The inner main gear door covers and the tail gear remind me of a Ki-61, this would also match the strange radiator desing that might have been influenced by a sneak peek across the pacific ocean (P-38 anyone?), so this time I put my money on the "Japs" pile again.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 23, 2017, 03:46:09 AM
Me thinks its a Japanese someething  (Kawasaki?)
Benno :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 23, 2017, 11:57:22 AM
It definitely ended badly ...
(https://s27.postimg.cc/qp9o4c4yr/guess_destruction.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It has a DB 601A (Lamehawk), is pre-war, is Japanese (mike) and is kawasaki (Benno). ;D

The lateral radiators not only generate vibration in the tail ... also they eat all the hot air of the exhaust pipes

The Barbie doll loves it. :P

No more clues can be given. :-X

regards!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 23, 2017, 01:58:57 PM
That is what is known as inter service rivalry
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 24, 2017, 05:45:50 PM
Someone will say the name of the damn plane? o_O

Kawasaki ki- ?? ???

Or we leave it like this and move to another? ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 24, 2017, 07:27:31 PM
OHHHHH LOL!  :D

Kawasaki Ki-78
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 24, 2017, 09:39:23 PM
Suuper! ;D

yes in fact!

https://oldmachinepress.com/2012/11/03/kawasaki-ki-78-ken-iii/

Good to pass the baton! ;)

you turn P51vsFw190!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 24, 2017, 10:09:01 PM
Quote
it was felt that an attempt on the 3 km absolute world speed record was an obtainable goal
:))
Sure, attempting it was not punishable there ^-^
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 25, 2017, 05:33:58 AM
An easy one:

(https://s27.postimg.cc/hso6i4rs3/IMG_1155.jpg)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: addibaugh5 on August 25, 2017, 11:47:58 AM
B-17 test aircraft used for dropping dropping "buzz bombs"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 25, 2017, 01:53:49 PM
Nope, guess again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 26, 2017, 12:10:23 AM
That's a Pratt & Whitney flight test bed for turboprop engines.
Allison used B-17s for their T38, T40 and T56 engines, Wright for their T35 and T37 and P&W did the same for their T34 and T64 engines.

This is what the Allison T38 installation looked like:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/t6eeat8lj/4gybg3i3wvbz.jpg)

This is what the Wright T35 Typhoon installation looked like:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/o90tpp6mf/b17test.jpg)

...and this is the Pratt & Whitney T34 (internat company designation: PT2) from our quest:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/ymx2571zb/23-3.jpg)

(https://s29.postimg.cc/9uxfxyksn/Pratt-_Whitney_T-34_B-17_testbed_NAN10-50.jpg)

There's even a funny 'shopped picture floating on the internet showing the plane with only the T34 engine installed, which would not be all the odd as the B-17 engine testbed could in fact take off on the single T34 running, with it's rated 5500hp it was somewhat more powerful than the 4 Cyclones of the B-17G together after all:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/d31xb072f/mystery0015.jpg)

The plane in question originally was built as a B-17G, Serial #44-85734, Construction #8643-VE, delivered to USAAF as 44-85734.
On June 25, 1947 it was sold to Esperado Mining Co., Altus, OK as scrap.
Pratt & Whitney Engines, Hartford, CT purchased it on November 19, 1947 for $2,700.
The plane was re-registered as N5111N and converted to a civilian plane by Boeing, Settle, in 1948.
It was converted for the 5th engine in the nose and used for development of P&W T34 & T64 Turboprops until 1967.
On June 16, 1967 the plane was sold to Bradley Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT.
It got badly damaged by a Tornado on October 3, 1979 and was sold to the New England Air Museum, CT in 1981 where the wreck was stored until 1987.
Tom Reilly Vintage Aircraft, Kissimee, FL purchased the wreck in 1987, stored it in Windsor Locks, CT until 1992 and finally restored it to flying condition until 1992.
Initially the plane was named "Outhouse Mouse", later christened "Liberty Belle".
On July 13, 1999 it was sold to Randsburg Corp, Portland, OR, registered as "N817BR".
Don Brooks/The Liberty Foundation, Atlanta, GA acquired the plane in 2003 and kept it until 2011.
It was once again restored to airworthy conditions at Tom Reilly Vintage Aircraft and finally took to the air again for the first time after the 1979 Tornado disaster on December 8, 2004 at 2:40pm and 12 seconds.
On June 13, 2011 the plane suffered in-flight fire and was forced to make an emergency landing in field, Oswego, IL.
The emergency landing was successful and crew and passangers evacuated the aircraft which was subsequently consumed by fire.

That's what the plane looked like in 2010:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/51dot3oav/BL2_0331_B-17_G_N390_TH_Liberty_Belle_right_front.jpg)

This is the sad view of the crashed plane:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/p6bucb7if/b-17-flying-fortress-crash.jpg)

And some footage of the accident here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhVPOlouMqI

Very interesting pick for a quest plane James, my regards!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 26, 2017, 09:32:41 AM
Well done Mike! Very well done! This plane used to belong to the air museum I currently work at so I am rather attached to it.

Youre up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 26, 2017, 09:56:41 AM
So you're working at the New England Air Museum, nice 8)

Let's give this silver barrel a try:
(https://s29.postimg.cc/604m8zv7r/quest_2017-08-26.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 26, 2017, 12:08:47 PM
FMA Pulqui II? Or an unpowered glider version.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 26, 2017, 12:17:58 PM
unpowered glider version
That's it, your turn :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 26, 2017, 03:42:46 PM
Ok, more difficult then, and its not what you think it is:

(https://s29.postimg.cc/qnnlj3k5z/IMG_1182.jpg)

Good luck.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sixstrings on August 26, 2017, 04:18:13 PM
Is it a Fw-190 replica produced by Flukwerk GmbH ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 26, 2017, 04:39:04 PM
Damn that was quick!

Youre up Six.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 27, 2017, 01:13:54 AM
There is one of those replica (or maybe made by other company, I do not know ?) not far from my home... it is based in Prangins, also not far from Nyon... saw it flying... very nice, except for the sound of the engine !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sixstrings on August 27, 2017, 07:15:15 PM
Shouldn't be too hard.
(https://s2.postimg.cc/nn45goftl/German-_Prototypes-_Lippisch-_P.13_A-_Interceptor-194.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sixstrings on August 27, 2017, 07:32:10 PM
Led up to this.
(https://s2.postimg.cc/yb7wfipsp/050324-_F-1234_P-018.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 27, 2017, 11:04:33 PM
F-35.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 12:03:16 AM
Lippisch P.13a
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sixstrings on August 28, 2017, 09:01:03 AM
The Lippish P.13a is correct the other is not it's a Convair XF92A.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 09:54:58 AM
Here we go again:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/4kl0r7pgp/IMG_1192.jpg)

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 28, 2017, 10:13:01 AM
Japanese G8N Renzan Mountain Range (Rita)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on August 28, 2017, 11:05:51 AM
North American XB-28 Dragon. B-25 Mitchell's son.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 12:40:15 PM
Kilo, You got it!  ;D

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 12:41:11 PM
Bombs, remember that the G8N is four engined.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on August 28, 2017, 12:47:25 PM
Got nothing right now so, open round! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 28, 2017, 01:15:31 PM
LOL Yeah. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 28, 2017, 01:17:16 PM
Ok. Open round. I suck but still get to post a plane. :)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/cq2txtuxv/Plane.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/f7el53eu7/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 28, 2017, 05:15:00 PM
I can imagine the incredible comfort of the four soldiers sitting right behind the first Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine... o_O
Pure silesium and vibrant relaxation seats! :P
(https://s26.postimg.cc/utazb4c95/homer_reclinable.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 06:09:35 PM
Northrop C-19 Alpha
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on August 28, 2017, 06:41:08 PM
You got it. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 07:01:23 PM
Yay!!!!!

(https://s26.postimg.cc/vqea2zzh5/IMG_1198.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 28, 2017, 10:23:55 PM
I have to drop my inevitable guess: F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2017, 11:00:11 PM
I guess it is in theory.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 28, 2017, 11:41:45 PM
A mercenary plane ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 29, 2017, 03:51:09 AM
MFI Biafra fighter bomber   :D 8)
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on August 29, 2017, 05:02:31 AM
Benno is right, the Malmö Flygindustri MFI-9 Junior. Pretty known plane, famous for their implication on Biafra war.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 29, 2017, 05:11:38 AM
Was a certain Von Rosen piloting it ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 29, 2017, 05:52:39 AM
Benno, your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 30, 2017, 04:01:28 AM
Yes , I know,  me and my big mouth  :P
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 30, 2017, 11:52:04 AM
Here we go


(https://s26.postimg.cc/oo0n10vwp/Benny_Quiz0003.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/zaug6g41x/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on August 30, 2017, 01:08:15 PM
Nord 1101 Noralpha / Me208?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on August 31, 2017, 06:26:17 AM
Close enough ,  your turn
Benno
(https://s26.postimg.cc/ldo3qt9vt/Benny_Quiz0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6ugypegqt/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on August 31, 2017, 12:00:26 PM
Yes - F-BGGH was indeed a Nord 1101 Noralpha C/N 98
The Noralpha was designed in 1941 by French in the frame of their policy of "collaboration" with Nazi Germany (that included also producing aerial bombs and aircraft engines for the IIIrd Reich), and produced under the name "Messerschmitt 208"  - a 4 seats liaison aircraft, very comfortable and so appreciated as such by Goering that it got the nickname of "L'avion de Goering". The plane was a development of the Me108 Taifun, with among others an extended range and a nose wheel gear. The war production version was equipped with an Argus 220HP 8 cylinders V engine, while the post war version used a Renault 220HP inverted-V 6 cylinders engine. Production went on after 1945 with a series of 200 aircraft called Nord 1101 Ramier, while the original Me208 version with Argus engine was renamed Nord 1100 Noralpha, but in practice all these aircarft were called Noralpha, the name "Ramier" (common wood pigeon) apparently did not appeal the crews, maybe because of the sense given to the vocable pigeon in French current slang (a dupe).

Now an easy one, though a lousy photo

(https://s26.postimg.cc/51n3tw3op/1934a.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 01, 2017, 05:27:07 PM
After much searching think it was under my own nose ... Here in Argentina ... :o
But I'm not sure. :-|  this no have a rear gunner.

Name along image
(https://s26.postimg.cc/4rgy8k1vt/V-65_F_for_Argentina_r.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on September 02, 2017, 11:15:25 AM
You are very very close - so we can consider this as a right answer - the photo you uploaded is of an Argentinian V-65F  with P&W Wasp 550hp engine, MG-40 Colt machine guns, 11 built, 1933. Some of these also had a rear Scarff MG turret.

The quizz photo was an advanced version of the Corsair V65, called  V92C builtChina with Hornet T2D1 700hp engine, 20 built and delivered, 1934.
Another version, the V93 was bought by Thailand (Siam), equiped with Pratt & Whitney "SD" Hornet, 12 delivered: 9 observation V-93S and 3 V-93 S As (Attack), 1934. In 1936 the Thai Aeronautical Department built 25 V-93SAs under license, in 1937 they built 25 more and in 1950 built 50 V-93SAs. These aircraft saw service against the French in the various French-Thai incidents/war.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 02, 2017, 03:19:05 PM
tanks! ;D
good info too!

I lost the last of the silver barrels, which was the pulqui II glider. ::(

so now let's go with this

Guess this!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/ybt6n0jux/guess820.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 04, 2017, 09:01:34 AM
Well, well.

Must be S.N.C.A.C. NC-1080

As far as my French brings me (and that is not far) just one was built, first flight July 29, 1949. Lost april 7, 1950
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 04, 2017, 02:53:41 PM
you are on Lamehawk! ;D

have the baton now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 05, 2017, 02:40:44 AM
What's this then?


(https://s26.postimg.cc/58axw7m6h/SASQuiz25.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 05, 2017, 10:17:50 AM
(https://s26.postimg.cc/fgmiaoya1/twing-tail-boston.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

DB-131
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 05, 2017, 12:15:17 PM
Yep.

DB-131 was Douglas DB-7 which the French tested with twin fins.
What they got out of it, I don't know.

Baton returned to sender
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 05, 2017, 01:18:27 PM
Thank you! ;D

This is part of the mockups section! :o

guess this!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/6407ips3t/guess821.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HotelAlpha on September 05, 2017, 02:35:46 PM
It looks like a Tu-22M "Backfire" mockup...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 05, 2017, 02:50:18 PM
it's not the Tu-22M ...
even is older than the Tu-22 (nothing)
Is a bomber and is of the cold war ... but it is only a mockup ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 07, 2017, 08:14:32 AM
Mock-ups aren't exactly my specialty (muck-ups would be closer to the point).
So it took a bit of time.

The Martin XB-68 was the answer to a 1952 requirement for a supersonic medium tactical bomber.
The Martin design won but seems to have run into difficulties over the inertial guidance bombing and navigation system. Eventually the design was cancelled


(https://s26.postimg.cc/hgp7p6ccp/XB-68-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 07, 2017, 11:54:53 AM
Exact! ;D

I am very ignorant of the English language as to differentiate muck-ups from mockcup... ::(
That's why sometimes I laugh at things that are not a joke. and other jokes I do not understand. ;D :D ;D

you turn again Lamehawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 08, 2017, 07:04:44 AM
Well - English is not my first language either. Muck-up is screwing everything up. Try substituting "m" with "f".

Anyway, let's try something relatively easy. What's this mess?


(https://s26.postimg.cc/3x9ugo26h/SASQuiz26.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2017, 08:07:12 AM
That's the upper group of handles used to throw away an F-35.
*SCNR*

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 08, 2017, 09:24:59 AM
CH-53


In other news, I am the 2,300th reply on this thread.............interesting.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 08, 2017, 09:35:08 AM
That's the upper group of handles used to throw away an F-35.
*SCNR*

That's what it is Mike; can't be anything else :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 08, 2017, 12:50:25 PM
P51 - you seem to be only the second to answer after Storebror  (we wouldn't like to say you were only number 2!).

But since you were the first to give the correct answer, you have won the right to come up with the next - more difficult - question
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 08, 2017, 03:48:32 PM
All right then.....A difficult one:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/6mj44x6c9/Not_French.jpg)

Cheers and good luck!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on September 09, 2017, 05:25:44 AM
OOOOOO OOOOOH!!!!
I know one at last!
This came up on a MOOC 'Futurelearn' course wot I dun, in a discussion regarding prejudice against monoplanes within the air ministries of the Allies despite demonstrated promising performance figures.
Loening M-8

Despite being a heavily armed 2 seater, it had a top speed of 145mph which was fast in 1918. Cancelled due to end of hostilities,
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 10, 2017, 04:43:13 PM
You got it BD!

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 11, 2017, 10:17:58 PM
https://youtu.be/o9NUTgz-a8c
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 12, 2017, 05:47:06 PM
Let's try to get out of this flat spin ... ::(
according to the rules is Open Round

Guess this one!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/jticed1xl/guess912.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Tip: Although it has the same tail is not a B-17 :P

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 12, 2017, 07:17:37 PM
Boeing Model 400 aka XF8B
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 12, 2017, 08:32:44 PM
yes is the XF8B-1! ;D
Boeing guys made a fighter with 60% of B-17 size ... Big is better? o_O
you turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 12, 2017, 09:40:34 PM
I thought that I had gotten cocky with that last guess but I see that it paid off.

Alright, a new one huh?.......Let's see here......

(https://s26.postimg.cc/kxe34uct5/New_this_time.jpg)

Have Fun and Good Luck!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on September 13, 2017, 03:57:18 AM
I think it's an Autogiro   8)
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 13, 2017, 09:36:47 AM
Yes Benno but what kind......

Remember, there are 4 choices as to who made this Autogyro.

Cierva
Pitcairn
Kellett
Or
Kayaba

Although for practical reasons, Kayaba should be roped in with Kellett.

Choose the correct manufacturer and YOU WIN!.

Have fun

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 13, 2017, 09:48:48 AM
OH OH HAS TO BE AN F35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 14, 2017, 12:59:03 PM
(https://s26.postimg.cc/igrjw2eq1/kellet.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/duvfnpt6t/)
Is a 1935 Kellet YG-1B "Autogiro" (AF37-377,N109K) at the mid-atlantic air museum, Pennsylvania.
i don know if has enough information... :P

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 14, 2017, 03:29:02 PM
Loco, you are spot on.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 14, 2017, 10:57:47 PM
tanks James! ;D

Let's go with an easy one ... or hide some trick?
(https://s26.postimg.cc/lmvg7zoqx/guess149.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 15, 2017, 12:24:41 AM
Silver barrels, my favourite category.
I'll keep my mouth shot, otherwise I might give away that it's an F-35 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BlackAce7727 on September 15, 2017, 06:17:05 AM
An evolution of the MiG-17?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on September 15, 2017, 08:29:37 AM
I'm getting annoyed by Storebror's continual erroneous identification of the F35.
Just to clarify, here is the actual F35, which is going to be used on our new carriers.
(https://s26.postimg.cc/x15nf0ot5/multiplane.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 15, 2017, 09:46:28 AM
I think it's the most aesthetic flying silver barrel.  ;D

It's not a MiG... but in that answer you have a great clue. ;)

It is previous to MiG-17 ... Contemporary with MiG-15Bis.  o_O

Share the engine with the Ilyushin IL-30.


Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 15, 2017, 11:09:31 AM
here is the actual F35, which is going to be used on our new carriers
I would love to see the wingfold mechanism in action ]clown[

It's not a MiG... but in that answer you have a great clue. ;)
Indeed. And it never flew - unfortunately one must say. What a bitter fate for this beautiful plane.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 15, 2017, 01:19:02 PM
I'm getting annoyed by Storebror's continual erroneous identification of the F35.

lmaooooo (https://i.imgur.com/6nv1ZHE.png) (https://i.imgur.com/6nv1ZHE.png) (https://i.imgur.com/6nv1ZHE.png) (https://i.imgur.com/6nv1ZHE.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2017, 01:21:40 PM
Sukhoi Su-17
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 15, 2017, 02:55:28 PM
yes but need more information... is not the fitter... :o

codename?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 15, 2017, 02:59:10 PM
There seems to be some confusion as to what an F-35 looks like.

So here are a couple of pictures of a SAAB F-35 Draken and a TF-35 (with me in it)


(https://s26.postimg.cc/x5yz97r0p/F-35.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s26.postimg.cc/sy470gpl5/Draken.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2017, 03:27:19 PM
The 1949 Su-17.
i.e. The Su-17 before the Su-17
AKA Aircraft R
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 15, 2017, 03:56:19 PM
Yep!  ;D

the same name was the trick.  ;)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-17_(1949) 

You turn again James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 15, 2017, 03:57:34 PM
Great Picture at the queen Lamehawk! :D


that F-35 can be seened!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2017, 05:24:23 PM
I'm too smart for my own good  :P

Try this!

(https://s26.postimg.cc/oah03695l/China.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on September 16, 2017, 03:21:08 AM
Hi'
I wonder could it be a Japanese "Topsy"  ??
Benno :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on September 16, 2017, 10:16:46 AM
here is the actual F35, which is going to be used on our new carriers
I would love to see the wingfold mechanism in action ]clown[

It's not a MiG... but in that answer you have a great clue. ;)
Indeed. And it never flew - unfortunately one must say. What a bitter fate for this beautiful plane.

Best regards - Mike

Mike, regarding wing-fold, instructions here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaXIUpgKdKA for your erudition
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2017, 10:56:02 AM
for your erudition
How did I make it here without knowing before? ]notworthy[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2017, 08:20:14 PM
I'll give you a hint.......

It's Japanese

And Benno, You are very close
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 17, 2017, 02:57:08 PM
Interesting photo, but not very clear.

Nevertheless it must be the Nakajima Ki-34 'Thora'
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2017, 09:57:08 PM
You got it Lame.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2017, 03:48:46 AM
Thank you.

It took some time to find something. Seems like Google's photo recognition is getting too good.

But this plane ought to be recognizable to the human eye (without too much trouble I think)


(https://s26.postimg.cc/l5g0jiaa1/SASQuiz27.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on September 19, 2017, 03:55:27 AM
German   ???
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 19, 2017, 08:47:55 AM
G-38?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2017, 09:59:40 AM
That's right, P-51.

Back to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 19, 2017, 01:10:19 PM
I'm nailing these!

Try this

(https://s26.postimg.cc/dy60bat3t/Guess_again.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 19, 2017, 11:03:07 PM
Ford Econoline 1974 maybe? Don't know the trailer, sorry.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 20, 2017, 12:08:11 AM
I'll give you the bonus points but you still have to tell me what the plane is.

Nice try though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2017, 01:09:29 AM
Well that's an F-35, I thought this goes without saying ]clown[

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 20, 2017, 03:12:33 PM
I can see that this is a bit difficult so I will give you a couple hints.

It has its history in Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas but is not a Beech creation

It first flew in 1938 but was introduced in 1951

36 examples were built

Only one is on display in a museum

And

It was evaluated as a close air support aircraft by the Columbian Air Force; Four were later delivered

It should be easier to narrow it down now.


Good luck

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sixstrings on September 20, 2017, 03:34:05 PM
Dang!! You make this hard !!Can't find a thing on it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 20, 2017, 05:34:21 PM
this makes me start again ... o_O

was behind the track of some Zlin Z-37 with smoothest improvements... ::(
(https://s26.postimg.cc/ed0z0zafd/zling_z37.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 20, 2017, 07:42:32 PM
Loco,

You are on the right track.

It is a Cropduster
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2017, 11:24:33 PM
Let me add more useless information :D
In the cockpit of each aircraft of this type, you will find a mandatory placard telling
Quote
Maneuvering Speed, Vp - 110 m.p.h.
Server Pull-Ups should be confined to speeds below 110 m.p.h.
No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on September 21, 2017, 07:56:51 AM
P51

Was it some kind of COIN aircraft ?
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 21, 2017, 03:05:08 PM
Not initially I don't think.

I can see that youre still having trouble so I will give you the designers name.....

Herb Rawdon
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 21, 2017, 08:58:42 PM
now it's very easy ;)

It's a Rawdon T-1 SD

if I had realized that the museum was Wichita's, I would have found it earlier. ::(
I thought it had been done in beechcraft workshops in wichita. :-|

here 3 of the T-1Ms built for the Colombian Air Force for COIN tasks
(https://s26.postimg.cc/3u62wgqkp/rawdon_colombia.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Originally believed that it was to combat drug trafficking by fumigating coca ... but obviously those are the prejudices that the system instilled in us about the beautiful colombia ... the army does other things ... it also attacks peasants ... o_O :P

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 21, 2017, 09:55:27 PM
Great job Loco!

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 21, 2017, 10:46:30 PM
tanks! was hard ;D

now we go with another from mockups section :-[
I swear it's not a 50's car hood cowling decoration. :P
Guess this!
(https://s26.postimg.cc/webfe7j49/guess921.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 22, 2017, 02:51:08 AM
I hate you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2017, 03:16:25 AM
Oh yeah, the brits in 58.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 22, 2017, 11:54:45 AM
Quote
I hate you
:o ;D ;) ;D

Tip:
in the tunnel of wind only managed to verify that that wing configuration has more drag than a straight wing
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2017, 12:23:43 PM
that wing configuration has more drag than a straight wing
Does it?
I know about the comparison to a swept wing config, but the conclusion was that the increased zero-lift wave drag on the M model was caused by the wing's body nacelles, because most of it occured on isolated nacelle measurements without any wing already.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 22, 2017, 01:21:41 PM
yes my bad... :(
compare with swept wing.

mike gives the "M" leter as a tip ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 23, 2017, 05:15:04 PM
too hard? :(

another tip, the opposite of: weak leg without valor
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 25, 2017, 04:11:59 PM
nobody guess... :-[

 ::( ::( ::( too borring... ::( ::( ::(

was the Armstrong Whitworth AWP.22 M Wing SST
here a model of civil version...

(https://s26.postimg.cc/yo3wt0qyx/armstrong_whitworth_m_wing_model.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ax4jawqrp/)


and the drag analisis that mike tell
http://naca.central.cranfield.ac.uk/reports/arc/cp/0773.pdf (http://naca.central.cranfield.ac.uk/reports/arc/cp/0773.pdf)

open round then. :(



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 25, 2017, 11:04:57 PM
So what's on with you lazy Mauerblümchen?

Time for a silver barrel, guess this:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/y5x5as4gp/quest_2017-09-26.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 26, 2017, 12:14:22 AM
seems to have come out of a night of drunken sex in a hangar between a  yak-36 Freehand and a Folland Gnat ... :o

has the mother's eyes :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: titus on September 26, 2017, 10:58:21 AM
Mmmmmm......thinking of Italian  AERFER ARIETE 1958 fighter ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 26, 2017, 11:15:40 AM
Absolutely correct titus, well done, spot on.
Your turn :)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: titus on September 26, 2017, 11:18:00 AM
Ok, now i'm sure!  I have seen this prototype few years ago at Museo Storico Dell' Aeronautica Militare  - Vigna di Valle-

(https://s26.postimg.cc/glgeu0hgp/Ambrosini_Aerfar_Ariete_MM569_6530699699.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/sakehz8f9/)
 (from Wikipedia)
The Aerfer Ariete (Italian for Ram) was a prototype fighter aircraft built in Italy in 1958. It was a refined derivative of the Aerfer Sagittario 2, and was an attempt to bring that aircraft up to a standard where it could be mass-produced as a viable combat aircraft.
 
Retaining most of the Sagittario 2's layout with a nose intake and ventral exhaust for the main Derwent engine, the Ariete added a Rolls-Royce Soar RS.2 auxiliary turbojet engine to provide additional power for climbing and sprinting. This used a dorsal, retractable intake with its exhaust at the tail.
 
No production ensued; a proposed version with an auxiliary rocket engine instead of the auxiliary turbojet, the Aerfer Leone, was abandoned before a prototype could be built.

Ciao!
Titus
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: titus on September 26, 2017, 11:21:16 AM
Ok, my attempt , not so difficult but... Guess what is depicted here ;) ;D
(https://s26.postimg.cc/ji8181co9/palestra_re2006_big.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 27, 2017, 03:37:26 PM
the logic says that for the shape of the wings and the opening of the landing gear is a Reggiane 2005.

But it would be very easy. :-[

Although I ended up with four-blade propellers originally the 2006 reggiane had one of three. :-|

risk reggiane 2006. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: titus on September 27, 2017, 04:04:39 PM
Nailed it Locopiston!  ;) your turn

Ciao
Titus
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 28, 2017, 12:23:46 PM
tanks! ;D
go with this model of the dinosaurs era :P

guess this
(https://s26.postimg.cc/lp1a4vozt/guess815.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 28, 2017, 01:25:38 PM
Hill Pterodactyl Mk V
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 28, 2017, 04:30:18 PM
yes indeed! is the westland hill pterodactyl MkV

The previous versions, look more modern ... :P

You turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 28, 2017, 04:44:34 PM
Lets go with this:

(https://s26.postimg.cc/6am6sjv6h/today.jpg)

Good luck!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 29, 2017, 10:43:10 AM
Alright, here's a hint:

It shares the name of a Cessna type.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 29, 2017, 10:40:34 PM
shares the name with a cessna and many other small wooden models.

Incredibly from this lonely plane have too many photos, even mods for the FS.

I found it on those pages.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 29, 2017, 10:42:04 PM
i forget to say the name...  o_O

 ;D

Pasped W-1 Skylark
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 30, 2017, 11:11:44 AM
There you go!

Youre up Loco
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 30, 2017, 03:16:54 PM
tanks james! ;D

Guess this stylized plane!

(https://s25.postimg.cc/zc5531wgv/guess309.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 30, 2017, 03:25:54 PM
It looks like a Curtiss O-52 but I know that it is not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 30, 2017, 04:28:59 PM
I will just say that O-52 owl is not ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 30, 2017, 08:31:19 PM
Curtiss FX13C
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 30, 2017, 08:48:09 PM
yep!
also is the tamiya color code for japan IJA green :P

You turn James! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 30, 2017, 10:28:05 PM
More challenging this time Loco ;)

(https://s25.postimg.cc/yiouzlbu7/New2.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 01, 2017, 01:41:29 AM
That's a 727 with an engine on steroids.
Apparently the fan went wild and the blades turned inside out.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 01, 2017, 01:45:34 AM
Boeing 727 - GE 36 UDF Test Plane.

test of unbuild  7-J-7
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 01, 2017, 01:46:45 AM
at least that say boeing page :-[
(https://s25.postimg.cc/fy5opmwq7/727-63_udf.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
In the mid 1980s, Boeing used a company-owned 727 to test a new engine for a proposed twin propeller-turbine transport that was to be designated the Model 7-J-7. A prototype General Electric GE-36 UDF (unducted fan or propfan) engine was mounted on the right rear side in place of the standard turbo jet engine. The UDF engine was a hybrid between a turbofan and a turboprop. It had a significant weight reduction and a 45% increase in fuel efficiency, however, Boeing did not develop the 7-J-7 that was used to test it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 01, 2017, 01:21:44 PM
Absolutely!

You again Loco
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 01, 2017, 03:52:47 PM
OK!
Tanks! ;D

guess this!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/6a2n63uswf/guess901.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 01, 2017, 06:40:58 PM
XP-37
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 02, 2017, 02:28:27 PM
Yes! Right!

congratulations for inaugurating the 200 page! ;D

you turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 02, 2017, 04:56:11 PM
It has occurred to me that Loco and I are like the superpowers in an arms race that is this Quest thread. :D

This should be easy this time:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/9523rus7v3/try.jpg)

Good Luck
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 02, 2017, 05:28:39 PM
then I start to comb as kim jong un  o_O :o ;D :D ;D :D

do you like the orange hairstyle for you? :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 02, 2017, 05:34:23 PM
Can I be Putin?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 02, 2017, 11:29:04 PM
only if you pass the test on horseback with the naked torso o_O :-X :-X :P
(https://s1.postimg.cc/zvsgt84fj/putin_en_torso.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5tkncxstij/)
the plane is a Farman F.60 Goliath
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2017, 05:53:10 AM
Wrong!

It is not a Goliath.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2017, 06:45:24 AM
It's the Farman F.121 Jabiru
of The Danish Airlines (DDL - part of SAS these days).

It seems the French aircraft designers in the twenties ran an internal competition along the lines of "I can make my old shed fly -can you beat that?"

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2017, 06:50:21 AM
Lame with the steal! :o

You’re up dude!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2017, 03:06:22 PM
Secondary question: "Now, "Dude" - that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from"

Citation from where?

Primary question: What's this oddity?


(https://s1.postimg.cc/1vkmpwae9b/SASQuiz28.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 04, 2017, 04:49:07 PM
this gas bag is hard to guess :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 04, 2017, 05:00:40 PM
the part that is seen makes me remember this

This crappy plane is the fault of those who make me dive deep in internet searching for strange aircrafts. ;D

(https://s28.postimg.cc/vdlmgissd/guess16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5uta3i989/)

Enjoy!

but piloted by this guy
Inspired by "organic airplanes"  o_O


(https://s24.postimg.cc/nmxh04fdx/1stt_Hybrid_Motorcycle.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gwgzqos81/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2017, 05:32:57 PM
Lame, as a response to the citation you posted; it is from The Big Lebowski
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 05, 2017, 05:34:01 AM
Plus points to you, P51, for knowing your classics  8)

Of course you still need to find the plane in order to win the big prize: the right to bother the rest of us with an oddity of your own choice.

And loco, you are not entirely off the mark. If you can guess the configuration, you may have chance to find it. Although the quality of the picture is quite miserable, the plane is from a fairly civilized country - first flight 1970.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 07, 2017, 07:25:50 AM
I take the silence as a surrender.

This experimental plane is an Aereon 26, a hybrid design, part airship, part conventional aircraft in order to investigate lifting body design.


(https://s1.postimg.cc/3t4e1vbgy7/1413513079_b6f9398eac_z.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://s1.postimg.cc/7ut4ug3nan/aereon26_project-tiger.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9tpbks95m3/)

This means Open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 07, 2017, 03:07:02 PM
then it was not far! :-[

It was a dang bag of gas! ;)

to hard!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 07, 2017, 03:32:12 PM
a supereasy one then:

Guess this!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/2m05enz5b3/guess710.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 08, 2017, 04:25:18 AM
Curtiss, no ? some plane developped to succeed the P-40, I think : looks quite similar !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 08, 2017, 10:30:58 AM
 of course ! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 09, 2017, 12:34:23 PM
Curtiss XP-??  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 10, 2017, 10:00:04 AM
46?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 10, 2017, 10:25:46 AM
Yes! ;)

I think it's the shortest and most undecided answer to all the thread!  :(

but still is correct! ;D

Your turn Radoye!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 10, 2017, 11:50:00 AM
That XP-46 looks great, really beautiful.
Nice choice.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 10, 2017, 12:06:28 PM
Curtiss sold all the XP-46 information for $ 56,000 to a company called North American Aviation...  :o
What would they have done with it? ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 10, 2017, 11:10:55 PM
I know that myth but don't buy it off.
Nevertheless, it's a beauty.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 11, 2017, 05:18:45 AM
(http://www.aamalebourget.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-premier-Potez-53.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 11, 2017, 05:47:12 AM
That's what happens when you put a MiG-3, a Bf-109 raceplane and a Lockheed Vega together on the Transporter Platform and during the Beam process there's some magnetic storm in the universe, resulting in a merged object arriving at the target.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 11, 2017, 07:36:27 AM
That's poetry!

French engine I'd say
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 12, 2017, 04:05:29 AM
That's what happens when you put a MiG-3, a Bf-109 raceplane and a Lockheed Vega together on the Transporter Platform and during the Beam process there's some magnetic storm in the universe, resulting in a merged object arriving at the target.

Best regards - Mike

So it's not an F35 then.........
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: molva on October 12, 2017, 04:49:38 AM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potez_53 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potez_53)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 12, 2017, 05:07:47 AM
So it's not an F35 then.........
I hate to say but yes, it could very well be one :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 12, 2017, 10:14:18 AM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potez_53 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potez_53)

Correct, your turn! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on October 13, 2017, 02:05:51 AM
Never heard about that racer before! Sure the french did beautiful race planes back then!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 15, 2017, 05:43:00 PM
stalled again... :(   too much time passed wit no aircraft posted...  :-|
rules says open round. ;)
I go with one super easy for sunday night ;D
(https://s1.postimg.cc/8124x59c9r/guess819.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2017, 06:08:41 PM
Bristol Buckingham
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 15, 2017, 09:44:35 PM
of course james! ;D

the tread is alive again!

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 16, 2017, 09:50:53 AM

(https://s1.postimg.cc/4danki3lq7/FAC68217-470_C-4_BF7-_BB9_F-3_A9_F7463_E42_C.jpg)

This should be easy.

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 16, 2017, 12:53:30 PM
Back-end of a Fokker DVII on the left
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 16, 2017, 01:58:34 PM
Is this a trick question?

The obvious answer is of course Pitts Special, one of the most ubiquitous and best known acro plane types of the last 50 years or so. But it sounds strange that you'd ask for this, it's like posting an image of a Boeing 747 or something like that.

So, is there more here than meets the eye?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 16, 2017, 07:31:53 PM
Would you believe me If I told you that I own this exact plane?

By the way Radoye, you got it. It wasnt meant to be hard. It was meant to be found quickly.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 16, 2017, 11:14:48 PM
Would you believe me If I told you that I own this exact plane?
No because I know your flying skills :P
Show us some more pics of your plane and we might get convinced.
We even have a dedicated topic for such occasions: https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,1364.0.html

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 17, 2017, 05:48:58 AM
OK then what's this:

(http://forum.valka.cz/files/ki-28_2_610.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 17, 2017, 06:11:23 AM
A licensed built BMW VI engine in an airframe that just sucks 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 17, 2017, 11:55:23 AM
A licensed built BMW VI engine...

This is of course correct!  ;)

Quote
...in an airframe that just sucks 8)

Did it really suck so much? The main competitor (which was ultimatively accepted fro series production) was more maneuverable, but this wasn't too bad either as far as i'm aware.  :-|


So, we know this is an F-35, but what version?  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 17, 2017, 03:08:39 PM
I do own it.....because it is an R/C plane :P

The Pitts in the picture is my R/C plane, it is 1/5th scale.

No one in their right mind would let me have a real plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 17, 2017, 10:46:26 PM
Did it really suck so much?
Absolutely.
Compare it to another plane that took into the air in the very same year like this one and you will see:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/5g7bkyjddr/spit.jpg)

Or, to make matters worse, these two which have been in the air the year before already:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/2hv1hgaw6n/109.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1lyk2017qj/)

(https://s1.postimg.cc/3z16j7fo2n/hurri.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/36ob1gz2cb/)

See? Creating an airframe like that one of the plane in question, at that time, means that the engineers have boozed slorry.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 18, 2017, 08:28:43 AM
I see your point, but i would rather rephrase it - those are samples of superb airframes that were clearly ahead of their time. Most of the stuff flying around during this timeframe wasn't nearly this advanced.

This:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/PZL24_prototyp.jpg)

Or this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Fokker_D.XXI_Soesterberg.jpg)

Or this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Poliakarpov_I-153_Musee_du_Bourget_P1010993.JPG)

Or even this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Morane_D-3801_J-143.jpg)

And this:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Curtiss_P-36A_Hawk_LSideFront_Airpower_NMUSAF.jpg)

Compared to this lot our mystery plane doesn't look that "sucky"...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on October 18, 2017, 08:12:31 PM
It is a Kawasaki Ki-28. It lost out to the Nakajima Ki-27 (Nate) in competition. Open Round. I got nothing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 18, 2017, 10:20:39 PM
Z, thanks for ending that.  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 18, 2017, 10:57:03 PM
Open Round.
Now that it's obvious that Zflyer is right, I hope Radoye doesn't mind :)

(https://s1.postimg.cc/24m1t49xin/quest.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 19, 2017, 08:06:03 AM
It is a Kawasaki Ki-28. It lost out to the Nakajima Ki-27 (Nate) in competition. Open Round. I got nothing.

Yes, that's what it is! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 19, 2017, 09:22:19 AM
So we can continue with the beast in my previous post.
What's that? 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 19, 2017, 11:11:35 AM
It's an ornithopter of a type unknown to me (until i googled the image just now and found out). So i'm not going to answer because i cheated, it wouldn't be fair.

Fascinating things these ornithopters. There's one being developed here in my neighborhood:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-HQQYOAL0A

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 24, 2017, 01:05:45 PM
It reminded me a lot of a vehicle of the Dune game of 1990 ... what a novelty that was.

(https://s1.postimg.cc/1s8nlbjb3z/2-ornithopter.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Not only for the video game, but also the mixed form of mechanics and natural reminded me of HR giger. That was the designer of the movie Dune and Alien.
So at first I thought it was a sculpture.

but finally I found the Riout 102T "Alérion" and what is left of the store in the musee-aviation-angers.
(https://s1.postimg.cc/7ezwriq4en/Riout_102_T_Al_rion.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


I could not find the information if I ever take-off a few inches off the ground by itself. But unfortunately Pinterest and its multiple entries in the search engine make it impossible. (i hate pinterest)

There is no doubt, that is a work of art!



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 24, 2017, 10:58:46 PM
I could not find the information if I ever take-off a few inches off the ground by itself.
No it didn't and you're perfectly right loco, your turn 8)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 25, 2017, 02:49:43 AM
So at first I thought it was a sculpture.

In fact it's hard to believe it was not a sculpture. It looks so much as being made of wires, papier maché, and plaster.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 25, 2017, 09:35:43 AM
okay! We go with an ugly rare duck again!

guess this!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/9ns531r6lr/guess1024.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 25, 2017, 04:24:15 PM
That is the Belyayev DB-LK of 1939. It was a bomber prototype that fetured sweapt forward wings and a twin fuselage for gunners. It is not (as it is sometimes claimed to be) a flying wing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 25, 2017, 04:39:33 PM
perfect as always! ;)


(https://s1.postimg.cc/1ulegz6xv3/1280px-_Belyayev_DB-_LK.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

You turn now james!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 25, 2017, 09:29:57 PM
You may need to squint although this should be easy.

(https://s1.postimg.cc/5l35m2kesf/New_Idea_2.png)

Cheers!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 26, 2017, 08:49:41 PM
tri-engined with star-wars cockpit ... insurance is Italian :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2017, 08:58:29 PM
Go on........ ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 26, 2017, 10:10:42 PM
I had a good time looking for versions of cant Z1007 with a cockpit similar to Breda ba65. :( ::( ::(
As I did not find it, look for some nigth bomber due to the curious paint scheme. :-|
there I discovered the dirty trick! o_O :o :P
(https://s1.postimg.cc/8b7sh7xban/cant_Z_1007_Alciones.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 27, 2017, 03:49:04 AM
Am I wrong assuming that the quest picture was taken from the game? (jagged contour lines, yellow tip of prop, different shape of exhaust pipe) Anyway, a really dirty trick  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 27, 2017, 06:40:39 AM
I try to keep things interesting :D

Sniperton, you would be right in saying that. It was a screenshot I took many months ago thinking I would use it sooner. I realized that if I were to discolor, flip and crop the image, it is difficult to see what kind of plane it is.

Loco, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 27, 2017, 07:29:15 AM
lol, that was a great one! ]laughing4] ]clown[ ]hello2[ ]notworthy[ ]evil6[ ]thefinger[
Cheers James! ]cheers[

 ]wav[ ]iamwithstupid[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 27, 2017, 09:32:11 AM
it was very good James! ;D

let's see with this ...

Guess thiss!
(https://s1.postimg.cc/9br78i2mrj/guess1027.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 27, 2017, 10:30:37 AM
Looks like a Mossie washed a little too hot.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on October 27, 2017, 11:00:25 AM
De Havilland Lobster
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 27, 2017, 11:59:06 AM
LOL ;D

Not british!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 27, 2017, 12:47:49 PM
I think it’s Czech.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 27, 2017, 10:23:50 PM
partial point to james... ;)

Engines are czech... :-X

Not the plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 27, 2017, 10:50:44 PM

(https://s1.postimg.cc/5yanzynagf/guess1028a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/1bp0z9oqsr/)

Here I post some images without color retouching.
in the bottom right is in combat, with the characteristic color scheme of the attack bombers from the country.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on October 28, 2017, 02:25:16 AM
Look's Italian  !!
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 28, 2017, 06:38:17 AM
Czech engines: point for James.  :)
Italian plane: point for Benno.  :)

we have a tie.  :-|

Will there be a tiebreaker or another that risks the name? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 29, 2017, 08:25:39 AM
Well - since everybody seem hesitant.

It ought to be: Savoia Marchetti SM.86
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 29, 2017, 05:43:14 PM
Perfect LameHawk! ;D

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 30, 2017, 08:58:56 AM
OK - what's this?

(https://s1.postimg.cc/5nrykn1ysf/SASQuiz29.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on October 31, 2017, 05:02:34 AM
TØ hØ
a Short ??
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 01, 2017, 11:12:01 AM
look like an early X planes gilder test bed of swept wing... :-[

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 01, 2017, 06:02:09 PM
Experimental - yes
Glider - close, but not right
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 01, 2017, 09:53:12 PM
The closest I can get is the Cornelius XFG-1 ... but I know it's not because it has a forward swept wing ... ::( ::( ::( ::(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 02, 2017, 08:02:30 AM
You are right - that's not the one  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2017, 09:50:31 AM
Benno may have been right, it seems to be some early version of the Short SB.4 Sherpa with aero-isoclinic wings.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 02, 2017, 10:26:33 AM
You hit the nail right on the head, Sniperton

That is exactly what it is (interesting wingtips) - your turn

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2017, 11:36:53 AM
Thanks, but Postimage doesn't allow me upload any picture as of now.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 02, 2017, 03:58:45 PM
sooooooooo........Free Round?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 02, 2017, 04:54:20 PM
Sooo, free round!

Come on, James, we're eagerly awaiting your next nasty quest!

Planes never flown and/or pictured from a viewpoint never seen before.  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 02, 2017, 07:21:45 PM
I see..................nasty huh?

Try this one on for size:

*insert evil laugh here

(https://s1.postimg.cc/12zul3y6hb/Hahaha.png)

Sincerely,
Evil Genius

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 03, 2017, 12:13:55 AM
Looks like a biplane with the upper deck shot away.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2017, 04:03:08 AM
I forgot to mention incredibly low quality images where a Jumbo appears just like a Sopwith Camel, or vice versa. I'm glad to see that you did not forget about this option 8)

I'd say it's a hitherto unknown Polikarpov design, based on the DI-1, whose picture was recently discovered in a special 1934 issue of the Novorossiysk regional edition of the Pravda.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 03, 2017, 05:22:54 AM
Looks like a biplane with the upper deck shot away.

DEAD :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on November 03, 2017, 07:35:45 AM
My guess is it is Italian. Piaggio P.2
I will wait for confirmation this time.  :)

(https://s1.postimg.cc/14v3l9tean/Piaggio_P_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2017, 08:41:26 AM
Hey Z...........

Can I talk to you for a sec?

How, just how?

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 03, 2017, 08:44:42 AM
Z made a mistake.
That's not the plane James showed us. It's way too crisp.
This comes much closer:
(https://s1.postimg.cc/3wpus8n8an/21_Piaggio_P2_1.jpg)

 ]clown[ ]bootyshake[ ]thefinger[ ]iamwithstupid[

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2017, 08:52:26 AM
Still too much detail, Mike. ]protest[
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1doz34rt8v/21_Piaggio_P2_b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2017, 10:48:58 AM
I'm not that much of an asshole..................Or am I?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on November 03, 2017, 11:59:49 AM


(https://i.imgur.com/xBpOelC.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on November 03, 2017, 12:58:58 PM
The little evil black box with X is popping up keeping me from posting or viewing pictures on this site.

James
I found plane in my copy of "The Complete Book of Fighters" by William Green & Gordon Swanborough. I got lucky
flipping through the pages to find the 3 view. Googled name and found your picture. Just a matter of the Blind Squirrel
finding a nut.
As, for the other thing. Don't know you that well to comment.  :-X

Z

 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2017, 01:07:51 PM
Max,

Did you just duplicate another intake and stick it on next to it?

The angle suggests that the second engine would be to the left of the centerline, higher than the other engine and well in front of the first engine.



Here is the original picture:

(https://s1.postimg.cc/848egvsilr/maxresdefault.jpg)

Plus, It was Zflyer's turn.....not yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2017, 01:25:23 PM
I'm not that much of an asshole..................Or am I?

No, you aren't, you're an Evil Genius who drives us mad and makes us laugh to death.
Bravo, bravo, continuez!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 03, 2017, 01:29:17 PM
photoshop ... I was wondering how would put the covers in between of those engines... :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2017, 01:50:51 PM
When Zflyer returns, it will be his turn.

If you want me to go again please consult Zflyer as it is still his active turn. I will not take his turn away unless he allows me to.

So for reasons of fairness I will not post a new quest until he does.

Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on November 03, 2017, 04:45:52 PM
It's fair game. Got nothin' . So, be my guest.
I think I saw somewhere there was a drawing showing twin engines to counteract the instability
of this plane. But, then again I am old.
Z
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2017, 09:44:18 PM
Z, you are thinking of the twin pulse jet version.

If you insist that I go then alright.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 04, 2017, 06:42:26 AM
 Piaggio P.2, what a beautiful little kite! Very advanced for it's time too, but a victim of monoplanephobia I wager.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 05, 2017, 04:00:08 PM
Finally! Postimage works!

(https://s1.postimg.cc/7qobkw6h1b/gtrtr.jpg)

Good luck!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 05, 2017, 10:28:32 PM
At first glance, this is a typical late WW2 german design.
The specific features unknown to other countries aerodynamics engineers give it away: The forward swept main gear struts resemlbe a Ju 287 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_287) wing layout, and the opposite swept back tail gear strut pretty much reminds me of the Messerschmitt P.1101 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_P.1101) wings - look at that extreme sweep angle! 8)
Furthermore, you can see how elements of the Horten 229 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horten_Ho_229) went into this plane, in particular the partial usage of stealth material, seen here at the main fuselage (barely visible) and the vertical tail, where the structure clearly shows that radar-undetectable material was used to build their surface.

Now that it's clearly a far advanced german WW2 design, apparently captured by the U.S. for further development, and taking into account that we're in 2017 already, it's pretty obvious that this is an F-35.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2017, 03:23:57 AM
Stalled?
Well, as long as I don't have to name the boyfriend of the pilot's daughter... let me say this obviously is a Piper PA-18 Super Cub.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 08, 2017, 03:04:06 PM
Unfortunately Mike, You are incorrect. This is not a PA-18 nor is it any sort of Piper.

It is something completely different.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2017, 11:26:19 PM
Yeah, congratulations.
You might not have noticed this yet, but the idea of this quest is to visually identify planes.
There are just too many Cub, Cub Special, Super Cub and what-not clones to list, it would break the 50k char limit.
Didn't know? So you know now.

Now that we're here to visually identify it, let me say that this clearly resembles the Super Cub design. I would give in that it could be a re-engined Cub Special.
Now that it's visually a Cub, I call it a Cub because if a bird walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.

Otherwise, you could as well have posted a blurred image of a 1980 rebuilt Stearman by hell-knows-who and ask for the shoe size of the manufacturer's daughter.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 09, 2017, 02:30:47 AM
.............so it's not an F35 then Mike........
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2017, 03:42:36 AM
Now that it's visually a Cub, I call it a Cub because if a bird walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.

Let's come over to the dark side of art history.
If I show you a photo as attached below, you'll be able to identify it as one of the most famous early-Flemish paintings from the 15th century by Rogier van der Weyden in the Prado, Madrid.
You'll be both right and not in your identification. The picture I show here is actually not the original, but a 16th century copy made by another Flemish painter, Michiel Coxcie. Moreover, two such copies by Coxcie have been preserved, one in the Prado, and another one in the Bode-Museum in Berlin. This is the Berlin version.
The only hint on the photo that it's not the original (or the other copy) is the picture frame, which is different. Without the picture frame no man on earth would be able to tell from the photo that it's not the original painting by Rogier. It walks like a Rogier and swims like a Rogier and quacks like a Rogier. Without a hint, it's justified to call him a Rogier. ]iamwithstupid[

(https://s1.postimg.cc/55zwt7tpjj/Coxcie.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 09, 2017, 06:02:42 AM
There is a hint on James picture that it's not necessarily an original, untouched, fresh-from-factore Piper Super Cub, that's the wing struts (should be V-shaped on a Cub) and the tailplane (horizontal stab is a tad too high and up front here).
But as I said, there's hundreds if not thousands of these more or less slightly mods on rebuilt, modernized, revamped, spoiled, call it what you want - Cubs!
And all in all, taking James' history into account, this might as well just be a scale plane where the maker didn't even notice his mistake.

But it's a Cub, no matter what the one who nailed it together likes to call it.
Or an F-35 - I must admit, that's the second possible solution.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2017, 09:13:27 AM
Sh.t. 1940 Porterfield CP-65 Collegiate N27207.

"Though roughly in the same general class with the tandem-seat Piper Cub, Aeronca Champ, and Interstate Cadet -- and the side-by-side seating Aeronca Chief, Taylorcraft BC-12D and Luscombe 8 -- the tandem-seat Porterfield is visually distinguishable from them by its twin parallel wing struts on each side (compared to the V-shaped struts on the other planes), and by its largely symmetrical airfoil wing (similar curvature top and bottom)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porterfield_Collegiate

This is exactly as much a difference as the frame on the photo in my above post. It's a copy of the CUB. Same engine. Everything is the same.  ]banghead[

P.S.: "Der Teufel soll den Kerl buserieren."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2017, 01:43:20 PM
Nice Job you guys!

You caught me. Sniperton, I pass the baton to you.
Your turn!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2017, 04:05:40 PM
It is something completely different.

You were a bit overdoing it, weren't you?
Interiorize it please by writing down 100 times "I won't try to mislead my f.cking crazy mates".
Or I'll follow the advice of my wife who suggested that I should continue with paintings as it seems we've already have had all conceivable aircraft designs.

I expect any winner to tell us about what the heck is it. Gimmie stories and background instead of purely naming "it's XwZbdSh3B4"

(https://s1.postimg.cc/5yazzlqfv3/quest1102.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 09, 2017, 04:24:40 PM
Westland Wendover? An experimental version of the Lysander with a rotating rear turret.
I believe the thing crashed in trials when the turret fell off. Gunner survived with only superficial injuries and probably required a change of underwear.
(https://s1.postimg.cc/1pkb9fcdsv/Westland-_P12-_Wendover-4-s.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Though test pilots reported surprisingly good handling compared to the 'Lizzie' in it's normal manifestation,  the Wendover never went beyond the prototype I believe.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2017, 05:08:13 PM
Gunners ... probably required a change of underwear.
Go on, this is what we need. The stories beyond the numbers.
On the other hand, the Wendover is one of the ugliest designs (at least for me). Why did Westland's engineers produce such an oddity?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 10, 2017, 03:47:48 AM
It was proposed for anti-invasion and ground strafing roles; I don't give much odds for the survival of the crew if it was used operationally, though it was an excellent craft for it's original purpose.
Reduced threat of invasion curtailed it's further development I suppose, though it might of been a useful anti-insurgency tool later on methinks.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 10, 2017, 07:40:54 AM
Thanks, I forgot to mention what is obvious, that you have the baton  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 11, 2017, 10:56:32 AM
Thanks, I'll have to pass it on for the moment.

I was looking to scan some pictures of bits of aircraft for identification taken by my wife's father when he was in Air Despatch in Aden and other places, but I can't find the damned album!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 11, 2017, 11:43:13 AM
Well in that case, I take the baton ]clown[
Guess this, it's non-fictional, clearly identifyable, un-edited pic (not even flipped sides) and has really flown as depicted:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/65m4zop1x/quest_2017-11-08.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 11, 2017, 01:21:23 PM
Very strange. Looks like a scaled-down, but fattier AW Ensign with the fixed gear of a Short Scylla. Very well done Mike, I have not a faintest idea.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hoddyman on November 11, 2017, 05:30:35 PM
Bristol Bombay?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 11, 2017, 09:33:01 PM
It’s either the Fokker F.XXII or the Fokker F.XXXVI. They were both used by the RAF and were similar in design but one was bigger so I am covering both bases.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 12, 2017, 12:28:37 AM
Fokker 36 is correct James (and Fokker 22 would have been accepted too, due to the virtually impossible discriminability on pictures like these).
Your turn  8)

Cheers  ]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 12, 2017, 07:26:03 AM
You may need to squint and I'm not sorry...........Sorry

(https://s7.postimg.cc/adookjet7/hrtry.jpg)

Good Luck!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 12, 2017, 12:24:47 PM
An-2, though why it had that cockpit there I have no idea
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 12, 2017, 12:27:23 PM
You are on the right track but I cannot give it to you because this plane has a specific designation different to An-2.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2017, 09:07:38 AM
this plane has a specific designation
I'm wondering which one you will come up with because the designation of this plane is all but specific.
It has at least three of them, depending on which source you quote.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 13, 2017, 10:57:48 AM
Here's the story in French:

http://www.avionslegendaires.net/avion-militaire/antonov-an-6-meteo/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 13, 2017, 11:26:59 AM
I’ll give it to sniperton. The answer I was looking for was either An-3 or An-4 but both work I suppose. I was not aware that An-6 was correct as well.
The second cockpit was occupied by an atmospheric observer so he could get an uninterupted view.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2017, 11:39:20 AM
An-3
An-3? This is an An-3:
(https://s18.postimg.cc/oz11u1azd/MCh_S_Rossii_Antonov_An-3_T_Ryabtsev.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d9x262k0l/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-3

The third designation I know of for the An-4/An-6 is An-2 ZA.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 13, 2017, 02:29:07 PM
Mike you are correct. However, the win still goes to sniperton because I say so.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2017, 11:04:15 PM
Sure, didn't want to snap the baton, just trying to put thing straight about anoushka.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 14, 2017, 03:21:09 AM
No gents, I cannot take it.

The crucial step was made by mexchiwa who correctly identified the tail as belonging to an An-2.
James didn't accept this as a solution due to the strange Russian habit of designating sub-types as if they were types.
Mike hinted at the three possible designations such planes may have had. He did not name the plane, but certainly identified it correctly.
I did not name the plane either, I only linked an article which summed up all the info already provided by mexchiwa and Mike.
Internet search is not a big deal when you already know what to look for (i.e. the An-2 branch).

Whatever James says, I offer the baton to mexchiwa.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 14, 2017, 10:26:03 AM
This one is from another site (if linking to other sites isn't allowed please delete this post and have an open house)

https://forum.keypublishing.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=256569&d=1508942217

They still haven't gotten it...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 14, 2017, 10:38:31 AM
Curtiss H-75N anyone?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 14, 2017, 12:14:41 PM
Or maybe Mitsubishi Ki-15 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 14, 2017, 01:11:23 PM
Nope and nope

Here's the original thread - 8 pages in and no one has it (and I have no idea, either)


https://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?143648-Please-identify-this-plane

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 14, 2017, 03:40:10 PM
Okay... GeeBee was my second guess. I hardly know all the Granville Brothers models but there is still something wrong with the wheels, so...I just hope it's not just an aircraft in disguise for some kind of movie  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2017, 06:07:23 AM
Waste of time.
It's not even certain that this is a real photo at all.
Could as well just be a fake.
Or a model.
Or a mockup.
Not even the origin (Spain? lol!) seems right.
Looks like a wooden mix between Northrop Gamma and Ki-15. Probably it's just that.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2017, 07:46:48 AM
I don't even see why it could not be a Curtiss H-75N as you suggested.
The gear cowling has a bit different shape, but the rest is pretty close (as much as it's visible at all).
I guess we're again at the Piper problem with the many similar clones.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 15, 2017, 08:16:37 AM
Argentinian H-75O?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 15, 2017, 11:45:25 AM
Not a Curtiss, or a Northrop, or a GeeBee...

I think this is interesting because no one knows what it is...

Don't think it's a fake, either
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2017, 12:08:08 PM
Not a Curtiss, or a Northrop
How would you know?
It can very well be a Curtiss or a Northrop.
Your statement has no substance.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2017, 12:25:23 PM
Fine, let's try it again.

Is there anything visible on the picture which clearly identifies it as an airplane different from any of the suggested ones?

You know, if it"walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck...."

James, where are you? ]wav[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 15, 2017, 01:33:27 PM
Unfortunately Mex is correct. This isn’t as easy as it seems. He is correct in saying that it is not a Curtiss.

The aircraft pictured is one of the two Military Aircraft HM-1’s. Much is known of the first one which was a direct modification of the then Hawks Miller HM-1 racing plane known as “Time Flies”. After the first aircraft crashed during flight testing, another was built, this time with fixed landing gear. This is the aircraft in question. It is often reported that only one was built.

The aircraft pictured here is the first aircraft with retactable gear.
The photos that Mex have are the only ones known to exist of the second prototype.

(https://s7.postimg.cc/ol8wg2oej/465_F4_AE5-_B073-443_F-91_F7-9_B49462844_E9.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2017, 02:37:26 PM
Congrats :D

But I want to learn. How can you tell it from this picture that it's the same plane and not, say, the H75-N?
The shape of the cockpit is blurred and its offset position towards the tail is hardly perceptible due to the shortening and the practically indiscernible tail section.


(https://s7.postimg.cc/rcwrkcca3/99699239_69453475.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 15, 2017, 03:01:01 PM
In that picture you can tell it is not the H75 because the cockpit shown there is set much farther back from the front of the wing. The H-75N had the same fuselage and wing as a regular Hawk 75 but was provided with fixed gear as it was an export variant.

See this picture here:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/einqnrcyd/RTAF-027-001.jpg)

Notice that this picture is taken from almost the same angle as the picture you have there. Notice that the landing gear are different in shape and width than your photo. Look at the wing and you will see that both the wing and cowl are completely different from the mystery plane. Notice that in the picture you have, the landing gear legs have little fairings that jut out from the front of the wing. These are not present on this picture of an H-75N. Finally, compare the canopy shape between the photos. On the picture above the canopy is taller and more structured than on your photo.

This evidence suggests that the aircraft in question is not a H-75N


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 15, 2017, 06:09:19 PM
Thanks a lot, James, makes sense, now I see why it cannot be a H75.
I just wonder, and forgive me for my curiosity, how do you know that IF it's not a H75, it must be HM-1?
Do you come to that conclusion by excluding all other possibilities (in this case you have to know and to take into consideration all possible candidates), or is your identification based on a flash like "hey, man, it's a HM-1, it's definetely that plane"?
Just asking because I'm editing a study on connoisseurship in art and I'd like to learn how it works for other people well versed in something.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 15, 2017, 07:30:48 PM
To tell you the truth I’m not actually sure how it works myself. You see, I’ve been interested in airplanes since I was very small. I own lots of literature on aircraft from my many years of trying to learn more and continually buying more and more books. So when I see an aircraft, my mind goes through a process that takes the many aircraft that I know by heart and puts them into groups that are like each other if that makes sense. Then I choose the most viable option for whatever the situation is.

I hope this helps. If you want to ask more questions like this feel free to PM me or send me an e-mail. I would love to help you in whatever it is you are working on.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 15, 2017, 07:47:10 PM
Back to the topic at hand however.

This pretty yellow bird is the next thing that I will attempt to torture you with. (I will)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/9cqdi2cnp/6_F1_F6_FEB-605_B-4_BEB-_A215-_E679_CEFD1_B5_D.jpg)

Enjoy,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2017, 10:46:49 PM
This pretty yellow bird is the next thing that I will attempt to torture you with.
...but it's not your turn yet and maybe it will never become anymore. You can't be sure ;)

In that picture you can tell it is not the H75
It shows that it's not the H-75N commonly known.
It does not tell that it's not a spanish or who-the-fuck-else's derived version of it.
As much as it doesn't tell the same thing about being another custom version of the of-so-many different Gamma's we know.
And as much as it doesn't tell that it's not another 5-second-brainfart from the Japs derived from the Ki-15.

The aircraft pictured is one of the two Military Aircraft HM-1’s.
Apart from the obvious difference (retractable gear), the plane you show has a completely different tail (higher horizontal stabs for instance and no tail wheel), no spinner hub, no z-shaped pitot tube, no landing light in the left wing, and apparently no flaps.
(https://s18.postimg.cc/qnjhum61l/Another_headache-1.jpg)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/rd2a6zeax/Miller_MAC-1_NX-2491.jpg)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/8kqf3epmh/Miller_MAC-1_NX-2491-1.jpg)

After the first aircraft crashed during flight testing, another was built, this time with fixed landing gear.
Please quote your sources.
Wiki says (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Aircraft_HM-1):
Quote
On August 23, 1938, Ortman flew above Rentschler Field (...) the stresses placed on the wings were too great and a wing sheared off. Ortman was able to bail out safely, but the aircraft was demolished and the project was abandoned.
That'd be no second plane, no fixed gear version.
And even if there was any, where's the evidence that it looks like the plane we search for?

No sorry James, this is as much a fixed-gear-version of the HM-1 (which is yet to be shown that it even exists) as it can be another Curtiss, Kawasaki or Lockheed.

He is correct in saying that it is not a Curtiss.
Mind you that Curtiss built other planes beside the H-75N. This statement "it is not a Curtiss" is just all bullshit. Can't stress that enough. You have nothing to backup such stance.

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 15, 2017, 11:46:25 PM
You seem to be rather on edge about something and you also seem to be getting unnecessarily upset about this. There was no need for harsh language at all during this quest update. I’m not sure why you are so pissed off by my interpretation of a blurry picture but as your friend I really think you should take a couple steps back and reevaluate what you were trying to get across because all I noticed about your entry was the obviously distressed tone you wrote it in.

Just my thoughts,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2017, 01:20:35 AM
When I say "it's a Curtiss <xyz>", someone gets back to me with "it's not a Curtiss", then I say "maybe not <xyz>, but how can you say it's not any other?" and the same guy comes back with "it's not a Curtiss" with no sources to backup that stance... yes, when that happens, I'm talking straight.
Deal with it :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 16, 2017, 01:48:34 AM
Ok, we'll put my mystery bird on hold, and I'll take on p51's glider. LNE-1?  (Going by the rudder)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 16, 2017, 02:45:40 AM
I have to admit that I'm not convinced yet about the HM-1. The shape of the wing root and canopy seem different, and the paint job looks more like a racer than a military prototype to me  :-|

We would definitely need photographic evidence (or maybe a look on the serial number) ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 16, 2017, 04:17:14 AM
f35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2017, 04:23:10 AM
I fully agree with Gatrasz. And to add another possible detail (beyond those that Mike observed in ##), the vertical stabilizer of the HM-1 is nearly symmetric in shape, the leading edge has almost the same strong curvature as the rearward rudder part. Very little from the tail section is seen on the blurry quest image, but the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer, seen distorted by perspective, doesn't seem to have the same strong curvature.

I admit that the position of the canopy fits the HM-1 best, but as Mike rightly brought up, here we may have to deal with an unknown modification of a plane X, where the quest plane does not completely match any candidate for X.

James argues that it must have been derived from the HM-1, while Mike, Gatrasz and myself argue that it may have been derived from another type as well.

James made a hypothesis, which is the best so far, but not convincing enough to regard this quest as fully resolved IMHO.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2017, 04:36:12 AM
f35
God dammit, it's been right in our face all the time.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious Ricky!

not convincing enough to regard this quest as fully resolved IMHO.
Now it is 8)

Cheers ]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 16, 2017, 05:17:07 AM
While I made a pretty bold claim to know what it is. I am also finding discrepancies in my own conclusion. So please disregard my quest idea as this doesnt seem to be finished and even I think I have the wrong plane. I am sorry if I caused some greif here. Oh and btw Mex, thats it!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2017, 06:59:08 AM
No grief I guess, just a bit of boldness when formulating one's ideas  ;)

Anyway, are we stuck? Can anyone fancy the serial number? And maybe the paint as Gatrasz suggested can lead to another canditate?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 16, 2017, 04:53:00 PM
I’m not sure. We seem to be at an impass. But I think it may be a Bellanca 28-70 or some variation of it.

Thoughts?


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 16, 2017, 05:46:07 PM
We've failed so far, but I find it more freightening that Mike's avatar is blinking. Seriously. Mike, ist alles in Ordnung?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 16, 2017, 06:26:18 PM
You're right, that is rather creepy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2017, 10:35:31 PM
I think Ricky nailed it 8)
Mike's avatar is blinking.
Sounds like you're staring at images for too long :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: edc1 on November 17, 2017, 01:51:55 AM
Mike ,
How do you switch it off?
If I look at it to long I may go into a FIT!
cheers edc1 (stan)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 17, 2017, 02:28:46 AM
Avatar - Merriam Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avatar):
Quote
a visible representation of something abstract

Now that I can be both positive and negative, the avatar just fits 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 17, 2017, 03:54:20 AM
You taught me a lesson, and I changed my avatar. Now it fits the definition. ]headbang[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 18, 2017, 10:49:09 AM
This mysterious plane has been at last identified by Jean Masse, a learned writer and researcher on the subject of SCW planes. This is  a Lookheed Sirius - more specifically a the Republican Lookheed Sirius, serial number 149, an ex-Mexxican machine (X-BADA "Anahuac") bought in 1937. Another Sirius was present in Spain, an ex- Cuban machine ("4 de septiembre") serial number 146
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 18, 2017, 04:21:43 PM
Nope. The Lockheed Sirius was quite different in many respects. Show me one with 3-blade prop. Still the best hypothesis is that of James.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 18, 2017, 04:50:25 PM
We may not have a clue, but...this thread is introducing me to a world of wonderful 1930's airplanes ! I did not suspect how rich this era was in aircraft types, but I understand a little better how all they all converged to WWII's state of the art.  Fascinating !  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 18, 2017, 07:07:10 PM
I’ve been looking at the Northrop Gamma and this aircraft appears to be a Gamma with a bigger engine and different fixed gear.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 22, 2017, 09:49:16 AM
I  Think we've stalled out, so I'll offer an open house...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 22, 2017, 03:15:41 PM
I recently emailed a friend that works as the head processor for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s research library. I sent him the picture of this aircraft and he responded after a week. He has determined that this aircraft is in all likelyhood an indiginous modification of a Seversky SEV-2XP.

Sincerely,

James

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 22, 2017, 05:29:40 PM
James, your first hypothesis, while not fully convincing, was still the best so far. It's undeniable that the canopy on the quest picture is made of one piece and is positioned extremely rearward. I don't see this feature on any of the other candidates. Another characteristic feature is the fixed undercarriage somewhat protruding with a bulge from the wing. Sorry, my English is too poor to describe these details.

Anyway, as mexchiva suggested, let's have another quest picture until this bastard is properly sorted out.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 22, 2017, 07:11:23 PM
It probably will never be sorted out......
In the meantime though, we have this:
The ugliest thing ever built

(https://s7.postimg.cc/onwi1rw5n/90_BACC3_A-695_A-4169-9_E44-8402838_F6374.jpg)

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 22, 2017, 11:00:40 PM
The ugliest thing ever built
I guess this could be mildly offending to SAS~Epervier (https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?action=profile;u=842) ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 22, 2017, 11:05:00 PM
Mike!  ):(

It’s true though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 24, 2017, 07:13:48 AM
Perhaps Epervier has taken his name from this plane. Maybe Epervier has an affinity for ugly planes   :P (and P51 is right: it is ugly). When writing this, there is a lovely picture of a Hunter at the top of the page. That's a beautiful aircraft.
In the twenties and thirties the French made som particularly ugly aircraft:
How about Farman Jabiru og Arsenal-Delanne 10?
But they really got their act together in the fifties though - in general. Because this is Morane-Saulnier MS-1500 Epervier
Just two built - so hardly a success
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 24, 2017, 08:09:58 AM
About ugly planes, I've seen worse. But I have to say that I have a special interest in ugly planes (or said so) ; nothing to do with the fact of being French anyway, I swear :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 24, 2017, 08:26:36 AM
The Arsenal-Delanne 10 is one my favourites.  :D
Anyway, the ugliness of this other Epervier was probably compensated by excellent visibility from the cockpit once you jumped in and forgot why ground crew covered their eyes.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 24, 2017, 05:40:42 PM
Lame, you are right again. It isn't that hard to find this plane though. Just look up "ugly" in the dictionary and this aircraft is pictured along with the words "Ugly enough to be slapped by its own mother"

Lame,

Your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 25, 2017, 06:34:29 AM
A modern type - anybody seen this before?


(https://s7.postimg.cc/3k1y9hxrv/SASQuiz30.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jianzmrzr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 25, 2017, 08:08:48 PM
It looks like a Piaggio had a one nights stand with a blimp.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 28, 2017, 10:42:27 PM
this is the more close than i can find... ::(

any hints? o_O
(https://s33.postimg.cc/jcrf8islr/liliu.jpg.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/80etqqjwr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2017, 02:30:10 AM
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11571/unmasking-the-bullet-shaped-mystery-aircraft-after-it-reemerges-at-victorville
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2017, 06:13:00 AM
So it’s the Celera 500L.

Give it to sniperton. He found the correct article and description.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on November 29, 2017, 07:23:45 AM
Variable pitch prop blades!
 I'll have to see this contraption airborne some day!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2017, 07:41:33 AM
It has a configuration similar to the LH-10 Ellipse and the size of a Cobalt's Valkyrie, but without that article I think it's impossible to identify this rare bird. It was fully by chance that I stumbled upon it. I was more lucky than informed, and I must say it was a nasty quest again. Open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2017, 09:47:13 AM
Here, try this:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/6p1zf1i6d/023_BABD6-8_A52-4_A71-899_F-254_FF6_E57_F81.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 29, 2017, 10:03:10 AM
BTW that study aircraft on locopiston's photo looks quite interesting. What's that, if I may ask?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on November 29, 2017, 10:10:28 AM
Mudry CAP 10B  ;)


(https://s7.postimg.cc/g776vpy3v/Avions_Mudry_et_CIE_CAP_10_B_N9910_B_sn_267_John_Shupek_photo_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5x4rwh887/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 29, 2017, 10:15:40 AM
Mudry CAP
woot?
(https://s8.postimg.cc/fbaawg2z9/torn-dirty-cap-found-in-forest-_F0_G49_X.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x1bzhhgk1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on November 29, 2017, 10:28:02 AM
That's what my cap usually looks like after Moose hunting.  :D :D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2017, 10:53:02 AM
You're up Edlor. It was actually a 20B but you got it anyway.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on November 29, 2017, 10:58:24 AM
Thanks P51vsFw190  :)

 Try this one.


(https://s7.postimg.cc/v8e2qy3p7/Quest.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on November 29, 2017, 12:15:24 PM
Mudry CAP
woot?
-witty image here-
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/8f70f1f7542e39e5a528f3ed792fb536/tenor.gif)
DED
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 29, 2017, 06:46:04 PM
I think that plane is a Gruman Avenger put to a strict diet. :o

Sniperon: the plane that you are asking is lilium jet. the first electic VTOL to fly.
https://youtu.be/ohig71bwRUE
It reminds me of the ships of the series of the 80's "V visitors"
(https://s33.postimg.cc/jauz1vren/Skyfighter2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Greif11 on November 29, 2017, 09:17:46 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DP19ZrMW0AACa2I.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 30, 2017, 07:45:00 AM
A little search (USAAC BT) took med to the Fleetwings BT-12 Sophomore
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on November 30, 2017, 07:53:58 AM
You got it LameHawk.  ;D

Your go.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 30, 2017, 08:45:22 AM
This is probably not too difficult.


(https://s7.postimg.cc/quofhdj0b/SASQuiz31.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xxwawzofr/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 30, 2017, 08:49:04 AM
Yermolayev Yer-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on November 30, 2017, 10:58:21 AM
This one brings up a lot of discussions about Howard Hughs and the Spruce Goose.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/e7mjfvtan/image.png) (https://postimages.org/)
HINT: Privately funded. It hasn't flown yet -  and is in the testing stages out in Lancaster, California, USA.
Photo: anitek
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 30, 2017, 11:16:39 AM
Right you are, P51 - over to you - again  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 30, 2017, 02:35:13 PM
Thanks so much LameHawk.
This one should also be pretty easy:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/ahmth3gxn/988780_F6-512_B-4_EBE-_AA9_B-3156535_DD216.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 30, 2017, 10:25:41 PM
Twin version of the F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 01, 2017, 04:24:32 AM
Twin version of the F-35?

Dang it Mike! You beat me to it!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on December 01, 2017, 05:25:24 AM
Your pussy scares me Rick
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 01, 2017, 05:54:13 AM
Your pussy scares me Rick
I was about to post what's on my mind when I read that sentence, but we're not in the adult section 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on December 01, 2017, 11:39:26 AM
'Pussy' is not a rude word in England.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL9KqigbdJw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL9KqigbdJw)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 01, 2017, 12:27:37 PM
Any guesses other than F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on December 01, 2017, 12:50:09 PM
to P51vsFw190
that's a Douglas B-7..and yeah I had to do some research. That gull wing threw me off the track.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/wveeex8qn/image.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/j1q1pvg57/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 01, 2017, 01:58:08 PM
Very good anitek!

Your turn dude.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on December 01, 2017, 06:19:58 PM
to: P51vsFw190 - I found some good ones while looking up yours..but
this one is being built out here in California - a little recursive as I posted this on the previous page.
(https://s2.postimg.cc/6x193m5c9/image.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 01, 2017, 06:41:09 PM
Scaled Composites Model 351 "Roc"
It was built for Stratolaunch Systems to provide a platform from which air launch space missions can be staged.
It has a wingspan of 385 feet which is the longest wingspan of any airplane to date.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on December 03, 2017, 08:38:58 PM
to P51vsFw190
That's her.
This one is going to really get some attention when it finally heads down the runway.
They can't just write one off like they do other aircraft in the testing stage.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 04, 2017, 05:42:45 PM
Try this one on for size:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/yqkk6prkr/Mysterious.png) (https://postimages.org/)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 04, 2017, 09:07:35 PM
I started with the O-52 owl that quickly took me to the Howard DGA-15 ... 8)
But knowing who is coming from, it can not be that easy. ;)
There must be an odd name, it was made by a hamburger factory, or something like that. ::( o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 04, 2017, 09:21:31 PM
You're on to something.

There is another name for it and I'm looking for that specific designation.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 04, 2017, 09:51:04 PM
GH-2 Nightingale
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 03:32:08 AM
You’re so close but I will give it to you. It was actually the NH-1 Navy version.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 07:36:17 AM
According to what I found the GH-3 and NH-1 have fairings on the wheels and propeller cone. :o
because that, was say GH-2. :-[
impossible to see the double command in that image... ;)

tanks james! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 07:37:15 AM
Now!
Guess this! :D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/3wsltwfdr/guess1101.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 08:29:45 AM
Rutan Model 35 or the NASA AD-1 oblique wing aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 08:41:54 AM
Obviously, the re-framing and countermeasures of photoshop were very ineffective. ::(
It costs less to be guessed than done! :o

well done (and fast) James! ;)

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 08:48:28 AM
This should be quick

(https://s33.postimg.cc/nhbqag07z/54_B877_D8-1113-4225-8_FE2-_E88220_C7_A173.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 05, 2017, 09:29:19 AM
Not a F-16 !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on December 05, 2017, 09:33:22 AM
Mitsubishi F-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 09:46:29 AM
Kilo, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on December 05, 2017, 10:32:27 AM
Don't have anything on hand right now so, open round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
somebody says open round?

ghess thiss then  :P
(https://s33.postimg.cc/aq6qv6kkf/guess512.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 11:21:48 AM
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 12:21:36 PM
exact! james! ;D

you turn again!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 12:41:04 PM
Try this:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/4hkm47peh/6_BEBF4_C9-_A51_D-4_D78-_B6_B5-14_D816945_C04.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 05, 2017, 01:26:10 PM
re-motorized Me 208? :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 05, 2017, 02:38:00 PM
It's a Lufthansa SAAB 91 Safir.
Considering the company in the background the photo must be from an air show
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 05, 2017, 03:04:14 PM
NICE CATCH THERE LAME!

You’re up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 06, 2017, 07:22:05 AM
Thank you.

You won't get more than this:


(https://s7.postimg.cc/3z7cjoo97/SASQuiz32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 06, 2017, 07:27:05 AM
What happens when a tsunami passes by


(https://s7.postimg.cc/8mdel4j8b/610x.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 06, 2017, 07:59:38 AM
You won't get more than this:
Martin TB-26G-25-MA Marauder S/N 44-68221 rebuilt to single XB-26H prototype ("Middle River Stump Jumper"), a testbed for the landing gear proposed for the Boeing XB-47 Stratojet and Martin XB-48 bombers. Flight tests were carried out in May/June of 1945 at the Martin field.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 06, 2017, 01:34:18 PM
A well deserved cigar to you, big brother!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on December 06, 2017, 04:20:36 PM
Holy crap. How do you guys do that?

I just wanted to mention that I love this topic. I can't get a one of these myself without Google or Cortana cheats, but it makes a great spectator sport.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 06, 2017, 06:10:18 PM
It’s so much fun and it gives me a reason to be competitive.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 06, 2017, 11:04:30 PM
Oh, no aircraft to guess?
Sure it is, just not shown from outside (because that would really be too easy in this case).
We've all flown it in IL-2 already. Which plane are we sitting in?
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4572/27109978949_7389ca63fc_o.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 04:58:07 AM
Grumman F4F?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 07, 2017, 05:31:33 AM
Correct, your turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 06:33:28 AM
Really!!!? That was a total guess. A literal shot in the dark.

Ok. Try this:

(https://s2.postimg.cc/rezkoh9dl/0_A7_A333_A-62_F9-4368-_B47_D-6_E3037990_AFE.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 07, 2017, 07:36:12 AM
It's a SCAN 20. Here's a very detailed account of its story with many photos, basically the only detailed info on this plane on the web.

http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-l-hydravion-scan-20-104444016.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 08:01:34 AM
That is correct Sniperton. It’s a shame that there isnt much more info on it. It is a rather attractive aircraft.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 07, 2017, 08:25:26 AM
Let's have something fairly similar. Sorry for the low quality image, I couldn't find any better one:


(https://s8.postimg.cc/ikbwnvpk5/quest1207.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on December 07, 2017, 08:48:18 AM
Breguet Br.790 Nautilus-Seaplane


(https://s7.postimg.cc/f4sxcmvhn/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 07, 2017, 02:07:28 PM
Bingo, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on December 07, 2017, 02:33:34 PM
Thanks sniperton  :)

Here's another seaplane for ya's. ;)


(https://s7.postimg.cc/njvzgnr6z/Quest.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 07, 2017, 03:04:05 PM
Canadian Vickers Vancouver, produced only in very small numbers. A plane much smaller than you'd think:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/wooeqsqin/5-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 03:20:12 PM
Very interesting. Can’t wait to get the next one. I have something special waiting in the wings. I think it just might stump some people.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on December 07, 2017, 03:44:45 PM
That was quick  :D

Your go sniperton and I'm interested to see what you have in store for us James. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 07, 2017, 04:13:59 PM
Let James play the lion too.  ]hello2[
(Open round for James to drive us mad again)
;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 06:14:14 PM
ALRIGHTY THEN!

Try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/enue3y7jv/856_AE3_EB-23_E3-455_C-_B347-7_F9086_E0_F1_E1.jpg)

You've fallen into my knowledge trap. Best of luck getting out. You will be there FOREVER! (Insert evil laugh of your choosing here)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 07, 2017, 10:55:51 PM
Same origin like
(https://s7.postimg.cc/v8e2qy3p7/Quest.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
me thinks.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 10:58:45 PM
Mike, Would you fly that cute little thing I posted?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 07, 2017, 10:59:51 PM
I would fly anything but a hot air balloon ]clown[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 07, 2017, 11:06:10 PM
Seems reasonable.

I will give another picture to aid in identity. It's not by any standards a better picture, but it is a different view.  ;)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/5vmm87jbf/image.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 08, 2017, 02:24:52 AM
I would fly anything but a hot air balloon ]clown[

Would you fly it if you were replaced by a 250 kg bomb?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 08, 2017, 02:28:18 AM
If I were replaced by a 250kg bomb, the bomb would have to fly it 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 08, 2017, 05:36:25 AM
I mean if you both were flying it transformed into a hot air balloon  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 08, 2017, 07:12:05 AM
So besides Mike, does anyone think they know what this is?

I’ll give you a hint. It’s family tree began with this cutie right here:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/pzyb7lrol/AA6_B70_FD-13_B4-41_AC-9_FE8-_B45_C0_ECD14_FA.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 08, 2017, 07:16:46 AM
I do think so, but I owe my knowledge to Mike's (not so hidden) reference. Hence our discussion what if Mike were replaced by a bomb in the cockpit.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 09, 2017, 06:52:50 PM
Could someone (Sniperton) answer this quest. I don't want it to die.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 09, 2017, 08:49:51 PM
I didn't find much about this, was it built in series ? It looks more like a testbed or something...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 09, 2017, 09:40:28 PM
Gatrasz,

It was built as an expendable flying bomb to be controlled from a mother plane.

While it may share a superficial resemblance to the Ercoupe, that is all the two planes have in common.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 10, 2017, 04:22:13 AM
Unless you can guess the US manufacturer, it's very difficult to find this prototype AC, even if you look for flying bombs, target drones, or manned aerial targets. Mike gave an important hint, even more important than those by James.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 10, 2017, 03:53:34 PM
Oh - the Kettering Bug  ;D

(https://s7.postimg.cc/q433r6yij/kettering-bug-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2017, 04:46:26 PM
Lame,

I posted the Kettering Bug as a hint to the original quest.
The original plane is this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/ra73q57ff/C7_AA3500-_C6_D6-4_CF4-_AE8_D-3_C1859710748.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 10, 2017, 04:56:55 PM
Kaiser-Fleetwings YPQ-12A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwings_PQ-12

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2017, 09:08:17 PM
Excellent job Loco!!!!!!!

Your turn my man!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 11, 2017, 02:00:47 AM
tanks! ;D

guess this business fighter!


(https://s7.postimg.cc/4m9z7ozez/guess1012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 11, 2017, 01:27:21 PM
Shot in the dark here  - does this have anything to do with the L-29 design?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 11, 2017, 03:35:49 PM
Theoretically it is on the other side of the wall, a few years before ...

But looking for better information, I think I fall in a hoax.  o_O :o ;D :-[

the base plane is this (with more than one ascertainable photo):
(https://s7.postimg.cc/5wcujn20r/guess-1012a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
something smaller and innocent than the L-29

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 11, 2017, 09:24:05 PM
After doing some research, I found that the first picture is just an elaborate but well done photoshop. Your second picture is more accurate to the quest.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 12, 2017, 01:28:19 PM
The cabin/engine arrangement of that photoshop job would be problematical.  I'll keep the guesses coming - is this from a NATO country?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 12, 2017, 08:40:51 PM
Yes is from NATO country.
Is from a country that originally belonged, then left in 1966 and returned in 2009.
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: adambegg on December 12, 2017, 11:57:24 PM
I just want to say how awesome it is that this topic has gone on so long with so many interesting aircraft that I'd never heard of!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 13, 2017, 02:51:24 AM
It's fairly easy now that the country of origin has been hinted at. It's a light trainer, it's a jet, it's French, and it's seems to be from the 1950s. It's the F-WGVR prototype of the SIPA S.300 shown in 1955 and crashed later that year.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 13, 2017, 04:04:18 AM
I have participated in aviation quizzes for some twenty years - and I am still amazed at the number of aircraft I have never seen before
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 13, 2017, 07:59:36 AM
You are on sniperton! ;D

extra bonus if guess the fake one  ;)

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 13, 2017, 08:12:24 AM
extra bonus if guess the fake one  ;)
Reminds me of the Great Oil Sniffer hoax, but I have serious doubts  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 13, 2017, 08:57:44 AM
(https://s8.postimg.cc/dxxgkd2hx/sipa_s-300.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

This is the photo which was photoshopped and published by the creator on DeviantArt as a Sipa S.500 with the remark "Don't believe everything you read and see!!"

Anyway, guess this one (an easy meat for James):


(https://s8.postimg.cc/3nv1lakdx/quest171213.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 13, 2017, 02:41:37 PM
Bonney Gull
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 13, 2017, 04:28:21 PM
Let us learn what the heck is it. Come on, James, unleash your knowlege and educational skills  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 13, 2017, 06:09:25 PM
The Bonney Gull was built by an eccentric that belived the Wrights had gotten everything wrong and that the secret to “True” flight was to emulate the birds as closely as possible. Till his demise Leonard Warden Bonney kept, studied and researched Seagulls with the hope that he would find the “right way to fly”.

In 1928 Bonney used all of his knowledge to create his aircraft. Not surprisingly at the time many of his ideas seemed extremly far fetched but were in fact ahead of their time.

Unable to find a willing test pilot, Bonney himself decided to pilot the contraption.

On May 4th 1928 Bonney took off in the Gull despite objections from his friends and family and attained an altitude of 50 feet before the Gull wobbled, fishtailed and plunged straight down, ejecting him from the plane on impact. He was later taken to the hospital where he died shortly after from his injuries.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 14, 2017, 03:13:34 AM
I wonder how he dared to jump into the cockpit. A test pilot with thick eyeglases is as unconventional as was his design.
Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 14, 2017, 06:40:32 AM
Looks like an early version of the Batmobile
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 14, 2017, 07:39:23 AM
Looks like an early version of the Batmobile
James did not say what happened to the wreckage of the Bonney Gull, so we can easily assume that it was later retrieved by a mysterious 'WayneCorp' :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 14, 2017, 05:25:21 PM
Conspiracies conspiracies..........

Anyway, guess this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/w3u49s8vf/3_F37_B09_A-3_BFB-469_F-_A1_D6-46_ED02_DE06_B4.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 15, 2017, 12:40:09 AM
Dayton-Wright DW(?)-1. At the Ford museum.  Way ahead of its time...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 15, 2017, 07:30:27 AM
can someone explain me how the propeller did not hit the ground? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on December 15, 2017, 07:37:42 AM
although it's hard to believe, the prop has clearance in horizontal alignment

But very very little.
(http://www.aerofiles.com/daywright-rb1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 15, 2017, 08:04:54 AM
I'm more eager to know what the pilot could see from his dug-out...  ]confused2[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 15, 2017, 09:58:48 AM
Mexchiwa,

You are correct. Your turn!

This aircraft is actually the original William Christmas Bullet. The Bullet was a strutless biplane that crashed on it’s first flight after the wings seperated from the fuselage. The pilot was killed and the Army was very angry that Christmas wrecked their expensive Liberty six engine without notifying them. The Bullet was then sold to Dayton-Wright where it was redesigned and turned into the DW-1.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 15, 2017, 11:57:37 AM
Try this one:  (https://s19.postimg.cc/bytknfkk3/jetx.jpg)

About the relationship between the Christmas Bullet and the Dayton-Wright racer - ? They have nothing in common except using Liberty engines.    That was a joke, right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 15, 2017, 12:51:47 PM
This air intake really reminds me the P-80 family (P-80, F-80, T-33 or F-94...)...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 15, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
Right country, wrong company. Unlike my previous challenge, I actually know what this one is
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 15, 2017, 01:35:47 PM
Happy you, I've been always bad in recognizing people by their big toe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 15, 2017, 02:16:06 PM
If the pic was any bigger, it'd be obvious immediately what this is...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 15, 2017, 03:32:03 PM
Mex,

That wasn't a joke. It's true!

http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/aircraft/Christmas-Bullet.html

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2017, 12:30:45 AM
Try this one:  (https://s19.postimg.cc/bytknfkk3/jetx.jpg)
Martin B-26G-11-MA Marauder S/N 43-34584.
No joke.
The plane ended up as a testbed for the SNECMA ATAR 101 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNECMA_Atar_101) jet engine, registered as F-WBXM.
It first flew in this configuration on October 9, 1950 (other sources date the maiden flight on November 10).
On May 14, 1958 it was re-registered as F-ZVLA.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 16, 2017, 12:52:04 AM
Got it. Did you read the intake cover?  It's all yours...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2017, 08:07:17 AM
Yes indeed, the intake cover gave it away ;)
This is the full image of the plane by the way:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/ryydf2wl5/38054844695_6be060d7d3_o.jpg)

Okay, something different, easy to guess but I though it looks odd enough to put up here:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/r85n9thij/4599408406.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 16, 2017, 09:02:59 AM
Fooled initially - thought it was a Lancaster. Finding nothing, suspicion crept in. Had to be a Lincoln then. (Strangely enough listening to Kinks: Lincoln County!).
So it must be this one: Avro Lincoln with a Napier Nomad test engine.


(https://s7.postimg.cc/4h160uw23/45263339.Mystery.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2017, 10:45:28 AM
Absolutely right Lamehawk, your turn 8)
I'd love to know the performance impact of such an engine installation :)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 16, 2017, 03:47:28 PM
I really ought to have been more clever here as I had this photo lying in waiting for a possible quiz question

(https://s7.postimg.cc/5dkmd6op7/4604610949.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/h2om15fnr/)

Anyway - new question is this fairly unknown plane:


(https://s7.postimg.cc/ac84rskt7/SASQuiz33.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 16, 2017, 04:26:30 PM
Douglas XCG-17 ; an assault glider developped from C-47, successful in testing but not really used because such large gliders weren't needed anymore at the last stages of the war.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 17, 2017, 01:32:45 AM
Very good, Gatrasz, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 17, 2017, 08:45:24 AM
OK. I don't know if this one has been seen already in this thread but I tink it deserved a chance ;)
(https://s13.postimg.cc/3lsm8fiaf/Quizz_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 17, 2017, 02:22:55 PM
Finally! The offspring of a Vampire and Meteor.

I shall fly this to the gates of heaven!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 18, 2017, 02:59:11 PM
I shall fly this to the gates of heaven!
That's fine ; I'll keep the piston engined one for me  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 19, 2017, 10:00:17 PM
Too much time for this bird... :(

as silver barrel lover i know this plane, because that i did not answer. 8)

i let you a hint...

type in google: french (for gatrasz ;)) twing(is obvious :P) nene (these big silver barrels :o)

this is the piston version.
(https://s10.postimg.cc/6en9rxmpl/guess1070.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 20, 2017, 03:27:52 AM
this is the piston version.
Isn't she beautiful ?  8) Hope I didn't break the game with this, but I thought it was time to use our secret power here : great cancelled projects  :P

Edit : another 'interesting' view
(https://s10.postimg.cc/lb98foik9/quizzz.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 20, 2017, 03:53:50 AM
Strange, I believed we already had this, but a search confirmed that we did not. Possibly I've seen it so many times at the Top 11 Cancelled French Aircraft site...
The rear view is more funny, from the front view you wouldn't expect such an "abrupt" ending
(https://s13.postimg.cc/4pste8jp3/bacafleur.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 20, 2017, 02:57:37 PM
So, you agree to be the winner ?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 20, 2017, 05:05:42 PM
No, I want this thread to appeal to anyone, not just being the playground for us four or five.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is an aircraft. A rare aircraft. Still there are plenty of hints above and you're invited to identify it. Identifying rare aircraft is a fun, and being Sherlock Holmes is an utmost pleasure. Come on, come on, your nieces and grandsons will be proud of you!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 20, 2017, 05:34:15 PM
Understood ! That's the same reason I decided to search for a plane to throw here. Anyway, solving this thread only require good eyes now, so please, gentlemen... !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 20, 2017, 08:50:54 PM
SNCAC NC.1070
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on December 21, 2017, 06:35:22 AM
That's true ; anyway, NC.1070 is the piston engined first prototype, and NC.1071 the Rolls-Royce Nene powered second prototype. Your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 21, 2017, 04:42:39 PM
This one may be difficult but try your best.

(https://s10.postimg.cc/hmbqan5yh/295_FB9_D8-4_DEA-4955-94_EC-9_EE7_E81317_EF.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 21, 2017, 05:37:12 PM
Hall(?) / Agawam(?) Cicada Racer from 1931/1932 photographed in Cleveland. Finding this plane is easy, finding out what the heck is it is not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 21, 2017, 07:11:05 PM
Sniperton, you are correct!

This is the Agawam Cicada. It was built by Hall after he left the Granville Brothers of Gee Bee fame. He left to pursue his own ideas one of which became the Hall Bulldog and the other, the Cicada. His planes never attained the success he wanted and in an odd turn of irony almost always lost out to his former employers aircraft. Looks like the Granvilles were right, stick a big engine in a fat tube and hope for the best.

This aircraft was built and flown less than twenty miles from my home. I am now thinking of buliding an R/C version to pay homage to a forgotten designer.

It’s your turn by the way!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 22, 2017, 12:45:07 AM
I did a P.11 hack for that one...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 22, 2017, 02:56:21 AM
Thanks for background info on the plane. I declare it open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2017, 03:33:09 AM
Nothing hard to guess, but an iconic plane to me and I thought this picture is odd enough to share:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/a3odubr6t/IXv8_HUo.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 22, 2017, 04:04:01 AM
THAT'S DEFINITELY AN F-35!  :o

jkjk it's a line of Saab Drakens...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Malone on December 22, 2017, 04:19:42 AM
what does one call that? a jet jam? :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2017, 05:41:30 AM
THAT'S DEFINITELY AN F-35!
Close.
One more time you crack my joke and I have 10 rounds free at you again ]clown[

it's a line
Nope.
This is a line:
(https://s13.postimg.cc/3so9yhggn/big-line-of-coke_o_620136-e1475072788938.jpg)

Saab Drakens
That's true.
Your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 22, 2017, 07:34:57 AM
Funny picture anyway (the Saab, of course...).

Is it due to a particular event ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 22, 2017, 08:40:57 AM
Is it due to a particular event ?
Yep, it's liten julafton in sweden.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 22, 2017, 12:25:17 PM
You mean a special Scandinavian Christmas jet parade in eco mode?
I know the Finnish like to take off from, and land on, public highways, maybe the Swedish want to bring it even more close to the people, particularly to children? "Look, Dad, what a lovely Draken, and how many, it's really pointless to always bemoan the high taxes!"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 23, 2017, 07:43:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZLUIBLb.jpg)

w0t
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2017, 08:19:58 AM
Cierva C.24?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 23, 2017, 08:21:43 AM
ye

EDIT: NO WAIT YOU'RE WRONG, almost correct though, though it is based on that.

EDIT 2: NVM You're right. Though it's the de Havilland C24 variant with the rotor having an engine linkage unlike the original Cierva...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2017, 08:27:42 AM
Isn't that just the same?
The whole Cierva stuff went into de Havilland hands.
It's G-ABLM after all, and that was the single C.24 ever built, whether you call it Cierva or de Havilland ;)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 23, 2017, 08:30:31 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/G1F1ECN.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2017, 08:32:45 AM
So I take the baton
If so... it's lille jule aften, so this is the not-hard-to-guess plane:

(https://s13.postimg.cc/fb18xknyf/d_02.jpg)

Now that the base type is too easy, it'd be nice to tell what variant it is.
Hint: It's not "(...)-Z".

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on December 23, 2017, 09:31:30 AM
That must be a F-86 Sabre from the Danish airforce
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2017, 10:22:39 AM
That must be a F-86 Sabre from the Danish airforce
Apparently yes. The icing on the cake would be to know whether it's an A, E, F or whatever else version ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on December 23, 2017, 12:46:42 PM
Since Danemark is about same level of ambitions as Norway when it comes to Airforce I guess that would be a easy google search

And it was: If I remember correctly this is a D

(http://www.euro-t-guide.com/See_Photo/Denmark/JUT-N/Aalborg-Forvar-2003-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 23, 2017, 12:48:25 PM
Absolutely correct Otto, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on December 23, 2017, 01:01:19 PM
Thank you, easy but a bit proud non the less  :D

This probably have been here before, but I take a shot at it anyway
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Jermolajew_Jer-2_Riss.jpg/1280px-Jermolajew_Jer-2_Riss.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 23, 2017, 01:06:30 PM
Yermolayev Yer-2 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on December 23, 2017, 01:17:17 PM
Yepp your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 23, 2017, 02:20:57 PM
Thank you.

Actually, this is a replica. But a replica of what?



(https://s31.postimg.cc/z7p3aqixn/Quest_Pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 23, 2017, 04:56:55 PM
Avia BH-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 23, 2017, 05:01:17 PM
Absolutely correct.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 23, 2017, 07:24:03 PM
Alright then, try this:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/r3ceeky5b/DD571783-_D0_F5-455_E-8_EAF-42_F356257_A9_D.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 24, 2017, 08:05:18 AM
Stolp Starlet SA500?

(https://s10.postimg.cc/dlsomajm1/Home008_zps4ea27969.jpg)

(https://s10.postimg.cc/bh8bl7xex/Home010_zps192109a8.jpg)

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 24, 2017, 09:48:14 AM
Correct!

Ring in Christmas for us Mike!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 25, 2017, 12:17:33 AM
Thanks James, let's give this sweet bird a try:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/6tpegyocp/alaskamat1945.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 25, 2017, 04:18:29 AM
This one looks much better as a seaplane as its land based version...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 25, 2017, 06:39:32 AM
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 25, 2017, 06:47:53 AM
Perfectly right James,your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 25, 2017, 11:04:46 AM
Thanks Mike!

I will most likely be out for the week so I will leave this one for you guys:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/5a3m0ec6n/80_AB53_F8-1_AE3-4019-_A70_E-_FD3_C953267_E3.jpg)

I will be leaving the correct answer in Mikes care as I will not be here to judge.

Happy Holidays!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 26, 2017, 09:45:48 AM
This thing is Chinese, right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 26, 2017, 10:15:19 AM
Not quite, no.
It's rather Bigos than Gong Bao.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 26, 2017, 03:37:30 PM
Thanks for the hint, Mike  ;)

It's PZL MD-12. 

There were three variants of MD-12: a prototype, passenger version MD-12P and aerial photogaraphy version MD-12F. One of each variant was built. Because of the glazed nose this must be the F variant.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 27, 2017, 12:23:16 AM
Spot on Shakaali.
The plane depicted is the single photogrammetric MD-12F built, shown as it's exhibited in the collection of the Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow ("Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego"), photographed by Tomek Spólnicki.
(https://s10.postimg.cc/yfh6rv9l5/preview_pzl-md-12_src_1.jpg)

Your turn!

Best regards - Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 27, 2017, 12:37:04 PM
Ok, then:


(https://s18.postimg.cc/yr4039dvt/5956297186_719a8fa60b_m.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 28, 2017, 12:56:41 AM
Looks like a german plane with a british engine to me.
(https://s14.postimg.cc/uv0l96a9r/ADCCirrus_II.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 28, 2017, 01:44:21 AM
Yes and no.

The plane is German. Originally it had an Italian engine, but some later versions used British built engine. Not the one in picture, though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 28, 2017, 04:48:13 AM
Sure?
According to my information, the plane in question originally used german (radial) engines, then in the "b" model exactly the depicted british one, and later in "d" and "f" models czech engines, albeit the latter were only license built BMW ones.
The plane I'm thinking of scored 3rd place in the "Europaflug" 1929.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 28, 2017, 05:58:29 AM
Nope.

It's an earlier model by the same manufacturer. Originally it had 35 hp Anzani radial engines, but some later versions were upgraded to 40 hp Salmson 9AD radial engines.

Edit: Correction, these Salmsons were made in France, not in England.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 06:26:28 AM
Hello gents! Back from short hiatus because of bad weather.

Could this be the Raab-Katzenstein RK 2b "Pelikan"?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 28, 2017, 06:27:41 AM
It is Raab-Katzenstein, but not RK2  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 06:41:32 AM
Im pretty sure it is the RK 2b.

This is the picture I get when I search the type:

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/other1/rk2/rk2-2.jpg)

This comes from airwar.ru. The image shows the aircraft you posted and through all of the sites i have visited, they all point to this airplane being an RK 2b


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 06:43:56 AM
You can even see the name “Pelikan” on the rudder in the picture you posted.

The airplane you posted can be no other than the RK 2b.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 28, 2017, 07:09:34 AM
The airplane you posted can be no other than the RK 2b.

 :-[

You are right. It IS RK2b

Actually I thought I was posting a picture of Raab-Katzenstein RK-9 Grasmücke:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/ghgf4325r/rk9-i.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

When I was looking for a good picture of it, I somehow managed to get this....

My bad. Sorry.

Well done, though. You found the right plane, even though my misleading hints  ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 11:04:09 AM
Sorry for being a bit of a jerk.

Try this:

Postimage isnt working so please do not cheat by looking at the picture info.

(http://www.jokelibrary.net/xOtherNtoZ/plane/supp-steam1.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 28, 2017, 01:01:05 PM

This isn't the Besler experimental steam powered biplane?  The cylinders are very similar as are the landing gear,
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 01:12:54 PM
Thats correct but did you know about this plane beforehand?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 28, 2017, 01:45:19 PM
Thats correct but did you know about this plane beforehand?
I was looking up steam powered aircraft a month earlier, something Jay Leno was talking about with steam powered cars on his channel triggered a youtube search.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 02:49:39 PM
You were watching that too?

Alright then,

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 28, 2017, 04:00:11 PM
 This is probably a little too esoteric.

 (https://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/9/6/9/a10610878-56-redferret1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 04:39:59 PM
Liteco Hydrogen Peroxide powered helicopter.

Quite the strange bird.......

Powered by Hydrogen Peroxide tip jets on the end of the rotor blades.

If my memory serves me right, they were embroiled in a lawsuit about rotor blades or something like that.

There is a great article about it on Wired.
https://www.wired.com/2010/08/one-man-rocket-powered-helicopter-emits-only-water/


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 28, 2017, 06:19:49 PM

Well I was also hoping for the name  the Dragonfly DF1 but you're correct.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 28, 2017, 07:11:24 PM
I’m being a bit evil today so here you go:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/bbvvqrufd/86_C7_B65_F-1_CA3-43_FB-8_C2_F-905_F63164_D83.jpg)

Sorry for being a bit devious.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2017, 12:45:31 AM
(https://s14.postimg.cc/7byhy6w3l/statson.jpg)

Quest solved?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on December 29, 2017, 03:05:10 AM
No Mike, it's not a 'Statson' (Stetson you mean?) but a Fedora, also known as an F-35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 29, 2017, 03:30:03 AM
No Mike, it's not a 'Statson' (Stetson you mean?) but a Fedora, also known as an F-35

Well at least that makes me safe from Mike's gunfire on the SAS server THIS time... Hopefully... Maybe... 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 29, 2017, 04:41:26 AM
Said to be Jess Dixon's flying automobile c. 1940.

https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/17346
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 29, 2017, 06:18:24 AM
That’s correct!

It was also known as the “Flying Ginny”.

Sniperton, you're up!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 29, 2017, 08:26:58 AM
I’m being a bit evil today so here you go:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/bbvvqrufd/86_C7_B65_F-1_CA3-43_FB-8_C2_F-905_F63164_D83.jpg)

Sorry for being a bit devious.


James

Nope quite alright.   I'm looking at the engine on the counter-rotating micro 'copter and it looks like an old Wisconsin V4 industrial engine?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2017, 08:40:54 AM
No Mike, it's not a 'Statson' (Stetson you mean?) but a Fedora, also known as an F-35
Nice catch, yes indeed, that's the F-35 and indeed the "a" is a typo.
Quest solved.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on December 29, 2017, 09:22:15 AM

Ah it's an old L-head Conti A40.  Only 40 h.p. and it was able to go 100 mph?  Is this possible?

 The AS315 Lama has a 450 shaft hp turbine and can only just make about 100-110 knots forward.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 29, 2017, 05:08:31 PM
To make it a bit more difficult, I show here the frontal view only:


(https://s9.postimg.cc/mi101fnkf/quest171230.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on December 30, 2017, 09:42:03 PM
i think is a grandpa of this  :o
(https://s10.postimg.cc/r41gr8tm1/guess526.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 31, 2017, 03:14:18 AM
Yep, the grandpa of a large family of fairly common aircrafts. Grandpa is embalmed and is on public display now in a museum.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 31, 2017, 09:08:49 AM
Is it a Zlin?  (Wild ass guess, here)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 31, 2017, 10:04:48 AM
Yep, an early Zlín.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 31, 2017, 11:21:46 AM
Zlin XIII?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 31, 2017, 11:39:56 AM
Bingo, your turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 31, 2017, 04:42:52 PM
Ok, here you go. The first plane of 2018  ;)


(https://s10.postimg.cc/bqhvy1czd/Arvaa.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/p7eugwnat/)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: barber on January 01, 2018, 01:48:11 AM
Hi
VL Tuisku, TU-152
Happy New Year!

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 01, 2018, 03:12:13 AM
Correct, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: barber on January 01, 2018, 01:58:18 PM

(https://s10.postimg.cc/gkxsrjx09/No_name.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

How about this?

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 01, 2018, 02:14:16 PM
Ilmailuvoimen Lentokonetehdas K.1 Kurki.

The only one ever built in 1926 - 1927. Quite unusual photo, as Kurki was usually equipped with floats or skis.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: barber on January 02, 2018, 12:39:30 AM

You have that completely right  :D
It is your turn now, maybe ours were too much domestic!

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 02, 2018, 04:34:51 AM
And now something completely different:


(https://s17.postimg.cc/afgn6hxvj/Quest2018.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 02, 2018, 04:44:20 AM
That would be a Lilienthal Normal Soaring Apparatus
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 02, 2018, 04:54:35 AM
Well, that was fast.  :o

To be exact it is Vorflügelapparat, not Normal-Segelapparat, but they are so similar that I'll accept the answer.

https://www.fliegerweb.com/de/reports/General+Aviation/Lilienthals+Flugzeugkonstruktionen-72

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 02, 2018, 05:05:09 AM
Alright then.....let’s go tiny shall we:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/5t9vmvajt/8_AFEB6_A0-455_D-4759-8_BF8-5_E126_F546_E00.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 03, 2018, 08:14:56 AM
Is the reg C/G - EBFU?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 03, 2018, 07:42:20 PM
Mex,

Use your best judgement..........  ;)

No hints this time.


James

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 07, 2018, 10:37:16 PM
I hope James does not get mad  :-[
too much time elapsed...  ::(
hour for a hint  ;D
this have the same name and nationality but different manufacturer  ;)
(https://s10.postimg.cc/i914nx8mh/guess128.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 08, 2018, 06:47:27 AM
It’s alright loco,

That is a Fairey Gannet.

The plane I thought I posted was a Hawker Cygnet.

On further inspection it seems to be a different plane altogether.

It was in fact a Gloster Gannet.


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 08, 2018, 09:29:04 AM
and?? How we continue? :o

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 09, 2018, 12:23:46 AM
I guess the trivia is solved and is opend round   o_O

then... :o

Guess this!

(https://s10.postimg.cc/dg59ipg49/gues2012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

is realy easy ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 09, 2018, 01:13:25 AM
MiG Ye-8?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 09, 2018, 11:21:59 AM
Yes mexchiwa! ;D

It would be wonderful add it as MOD to the mig-21 family for the B.A.T. 8)

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 11, 2018, 10:45:59 AM
Try this one:

(https://s19.postimg.cc/v5560p2nn/xplane1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 12, 2018, 04:23:58 PM
One of my prospects for this very quest!

A De Havilland Vampire - more or less. Seems to be called Jetcraft Mystery Jet. It was an attempt to rebuild a Vampire into an executive jet. Appears just one was built - no success.

(https://s10.postimg.cc/rjq5hlzkp/Mystery_Jet23.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 13, 2018, 12:40:33 AM
That's the one. There may have been more - I don't know if any ever flew.  All yours...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 13, 2018, 04:01:23 AM
There may have been a British conversion as well - but it is all rather hazy.

Here is a question for the WW1 era types. Probably quite difficult.


(https://s10.postimg.cc/na31wj7y1/SASQuiz34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Königstiger on January 13, 2018, 07:08:57 AM
Siemens-Schuckert fighter?
Edit: Nieuport 23 with aerodynamic propeller cover?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 13, 2018, 07:45:12 AM
No
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on January 13, 2018, 09:28:13 AM
Nielsen & Winther  Type Aa? 
Danish built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 13, 2018, 01:44:57 PM
Very good Z

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on January 13, 2018, 02:28:03 PM
Sticking with the WWI theme. Probably easy and used before.


(https://s13.postimg.cc/wtmqj7w0n/Sopwith_Baby.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 13, 2018, 11:34:15 PM
Sopwith Baby?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on January 14, 2018, 07:45:25 AM
Correct. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 14, 2018, 02:57:13 PM
(https://s19.postimg.cc/qpbrliuo3/xplane2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 15, 2018, 06:37:49 AM
Don't know what that is, but if that is not the ugliest thing ever built I don't want to see what is  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 15, 2018, 06:49:02 AM
It's not that ugly, but certainly very small  ;)


(https://s13.postimg.cc/6kgvfc0ev/Lesher_Teal_N4291_C_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 15, 2018, 08:29:26 AM
It's not that ugly

Oh yes it is...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 15, 2018, 09:08:16 AM
The Lesher Teal - Sniperton got it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 15, 2018, 11:23:26 AM
Here you are  ;D

(https://s14.postimg.cc/gaqhxqich/quest180115.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 15, 2018, 07:16:51 PM
YaK-17?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 15, 2018, 08:52:30 PM
I still do not know what it is... :(
Radoye with the Yak-17 guides my a bit,  ;)
but the engine looks different, and  seem have a pronounced V wings. It also seems to have a conventional landing gear and no tricycle. :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 15, 2018, 10:50:30 PM
Yep, it's a taildragger design and that's what gives away the plane.
Note the flame deflector attached to the tail wheel strut lol - this plane acts like a tail wheel lighter ]clown[
Such crazy designs are either french or italian and this one is the latter.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 16, 2018, 01:35:24 AM
It has a similar design genesis to the Yak-15/17
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 16, 2018, 02:15:19 AM
Not quite. It's a taildragger and the engine exhaust exits underneath the middle of the fuselage, that much for the similarities.
This plane in question however has swept wings and differs quite a lot in design, even though it's based on a 1939 plane...

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on January 16, 2018, 06:19:09 AM
I think I've seen something similar on an Italian plane... Would have to do some research to remember which one exactly.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2018, 07:08:26 AM
This one perhaps?


(https://s10.postimg.cc/c8na6ye6h/ambrosini_sagittario-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 16, 2018, 08:36:23 AM
looks like a Ambrosini Sagittario to me
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 16, 2018, 09:06:48 AM
To me as well.  8)
As you were the first to actually name it, the baton is yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2018, 09:24:46 AM
Looks like it's trying to eat something  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 16, 2018, 04:56:06 PM
Yep, it's like a small bird in the nest, asking for some fodder.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 17, 2018, 04:18:47 AM

(https://s13.postimg.cc/vihs6tomf/wn16_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 17, 2018, 05:25:05 AM
I would have said it's an F-35, but now that the swastikas are clearly visible, it's no biggie to say this is a Eurofighter 8)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on January 17, 2018, 05:47:02 AM
F-52 maybe ?  ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 17, 2018, 09:25:48 AM
Following the trail of Eurofighter I found nothing, only some overhauled mirages. ::(
But when looking for F-52 I found this beautiful wooden model, which coincides quite with the question plane. :o

(https://s10.postimg.cc/nh2dxan95/300px-_Bell_XP-59_wind_tunnel_model_060913-_F-1234_P-012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Although do not think that prototype of Bell has svasticas ;D ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 17, 2018, 01:56:50 PM
For me the Eurofighter- hint was quite useful.   ;)

If I am not mistaken, it's Austrian WNF Wn 16
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 17, 2018, 06:10:33 PM
I will side with Shakaali
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 19, 2018, 05:55:43 AM
Shakaali is right, :D your turn mate
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 19, 2018, 12:17:52 PM
Thank you  :)

And now something completely different:


(https://s18.postimg.cc/w7o4ij209/Kuva1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 19, 2018, 12:48:44 PM
Dh83?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 19, 2018, 01:35:21 PM
No. It is not de Havilland.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 20, 2018, 01:44:08 PM
Airco?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 20, 2018, 01:52:02 PM
No. The plane is not British  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 20, 2018, 02:11:07 PM
An Aussie DH 83 clone?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 20, 2018, 02:28:29 PM
It is Australian but not a clone, although it's fusilage is based on Moth and wings are based on another British plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 22, 2018, 11:40:27 AM
 VH-UUI General Aircraft Genairco Cabin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 22, 2018, 12:52:39 PM
That is correct. I was surprised how hard this one seemed to be.

General Aircraft Company Genairco Biplane. First flight in 1929. Only 9 built - some open and some cabin versions - but they were quite extensively used for 40 years. There are three survivors: still airworthy VH-UOD (open) and stored VH-UOG (open) in Australia and N240G (cabin, previously VH-UOH and VH-UUI) in USA. This is the one in picture. More info on VH-UUI: http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac1/austu/vhuui.html

Your turn, Full Metal Jacket  :)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 23, 2018, 02:00:00 AM
one from the depth of my hard drive, i honestly have no idea what it was called :D


(https://s13.postimg.cc/b5uns64vr/things.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 23, 2018, 09:26:06 AM
That is the NASA Hyper III

It was an American unpowered full-scale lifting body remotely piloted vehicle designed and built at the NASA Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 23, 2018, 09:44:00 AM
i'll be damned, it is :D congrats james
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 23, 2018, 10:08:06 AM
This should be an easy one:

(https://s10.postimg.cc/68cm02jl5/Thom_s_Folly.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 23, 2018, 10:13:07 AM
an aermacchi MB308
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 23, 2018, 10:14:47 AM
Correct Thom!

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 23, 2018, 10:35:16 AM

(https://s13.postimg.cc/nya1kct1z/idi_nahui.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on January 23, 2018, 12:07:58 PM
~snip~

It's a PLANE.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 23, 2018, 01:12:51 PM
AVS - advanced vertical strike aircraft

It clearly didn't have enough engines/moving parts...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Full Metal Jacket on January 24, 2018, 12:49:06 AM
yessiree, your turn mexchiwa
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 24, 2018, 10:00:09 AM
(https://s19.postimg.cc/dftt2nwwz/xplane3.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 28, 2018, 12:58:15 PM
Anybody need a hint? 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 28, 2018, 06:27:44 PM
eurofighter? :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 29, 2018, 01:13:16 AM
Not this time...  ok, it's a pusher twin from the early 80s, and though not a military aircraft it apparently fought a helicopter once...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on January 29, 2018, 07:24:29 AM
Sid from "Ice Age" in a futuristic diving helmet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 29, 2018, 09:11:02 AM
Now, that was a hard one - but finally.

Avtek 400


(https://s10.postimg.cc/qyzs34czd/Avtek_400.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 29, 2018, 11:53:36 AM
Got it. I thought I was going to have to post pics of 400 Pontiac Azteks...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 29, 2018, 05:08:24 PM
This one should be easier


(https://s10.postimg.cc/nvh4zzdnt/SASQuiz35.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 29, 2018, 05:37:28 PM
Bell Airacuda
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 30, 2018, 04:09:14 AM
Right again, P51.
Over to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 30, 2018, 07:30:37 AM
This one should be rather easy:
(https://s13.postimg.cc/szvpxlqav/6346069_D-3_D03-46_DE-_A03_C-_D7_D0_A8_BD2353.jpg)


Have Fun!


PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 30, 2018, 07:43:01 AM
Almost an F-35, no kidding.
It's the remainders of the McDonnell Douglas/General Dynamics A-12.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 30, 2018, 03:07:12 PM
That’s correct Mike!

I picked it specifically because of your previous F-35 comments.

Your turn!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 30, 2018, 11:13:55 PM
Thanks James!
You can go ahead with this one:

(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4748/25127627667_8175158d49_c.jpg) (https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/4748/25127627667_97abf42793_o.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 31, 2018, 11:04:07 AM
How much of that ip is original?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 31, 2018, 12:09:31 PM
Apparently most of the avionics is modern, but switches, handles and some gauges are original.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 31, 2018, 12:51:45 PM
A total shot in the dark - Me 108?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 31, 2018, 01:00:17 PM
Absolutely right, it's this one
http://www.flugmuseum-messerschmitt.de/messerschmitt/flugzeug/me108/index.html

Your turn :)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 31, 2018, 01:54:45 PM
Yeah, the lettering on the instrument panel looked very much like WW2 German style, so i took a guess based on the divided cockpit windshield. A lucky one i must admit!

OK how about this one:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/3qsr0iuc1/guess.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 31, 2018, 02:01:22 PM
Polikarpov R-5?

That seems way too easy though.....there must be something to this I’m not seeing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on January 31, 2018, 06:13:07 PM
 I-3
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww1/i3.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 31, 2018, 07:18:39 PM
Cool.

Nice going Stiv!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 01, 2018, 05:34:45 AM
I-3
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww1/i3.html

Nope, but you're on the right track!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2018, 08:24:32 AM
I-3 is a single seater, this could be the twin of it, the Polikarpov D-2.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 01, 2018, 10:53:16 AM
That's exactly what it is, Polikarpov DI-2 a.k.a. D-2, two-seat fighter.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2018, 11:35:23 AM
Alright so you can have a go at this one, not sure whether we've had that before, but it's odd enough to show:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/gr7mptyfz/quest_2018-02-01.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 01, 2018, 12:43:26 PM
A cleverly photoshopped T-38 Talon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2018, 12:55:13 PM
Not quite. The image is shopped to hide insignia, but that's it already.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 01, 2018, 01:50:36 PM
Isn't it the Iranian HESA Saeqeh, an extrapolation from Northrop F-5 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2018, 10:25:48 PM
Correct Gaston, and this in particular is the rather rare "F-5F" based Saeqeh trainer version.
Your turn :)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 01, 2018, 11:21:45 PM
OK. Something older now !

(https://s14.postimg.cc/c44ev3v6p/Quiquizz34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What's this ? I mean... what plane is this for what purpose ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2018, 01:36:16 AM
I'd guess that it's an Arkangelski (sp?) Ar-2 tricycle gear tested, but that still doesn't explain the braces under the fuselage...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 02, 2018, 02:19:23 AM
Tricycle landing gear test bed, right. But not the plane you mention.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2018, 10:37:35 AM
Regular sb-2?  Though the cowlings look different...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 02, 2018, 02:20:43 PM
Regular SB-2, yes. SB-2M-103, to be precise.


(https://s14.postimg.cc/hvece590x/SB-2_M-103_de_test.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Source : Squadron Signal 1194, Aircraft number 194, Tupolev SB In Action.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IMcAAOSwZ4dZLEJ9/s-l300.jpg)

Your turn, Mex !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2018, 05:11:18 PM
I’ve got nothing right now, open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fatty_finn on February 03, 2018, 12:11:42 AM
I hesitate to venture amongst you experten - but here goes!
f_f
(https://s18.postimg.cc/uha8os5d5/mystery_from_f_f.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 04, 2018, 08:31:18 AM
tip: was an airliner from Sidney to Broken Hill  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fatty_finn on February 05, 2018, 01:17:56 AM
hi locopiston
could well be true - but news to me.
they must have been brave passengers!
f_f
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 05, 2018, 07:52:59 AM
Hello Finn!

surely they was brave to fly over desert 1000km in that thing! ;D

Te model also works of shark patrol on beaches! cool job. 8)

This specific plane was modified as ambulance; and ended up lost after landing a marsh that appeared as field of grass. o_O
The crew survived and was 33 days lost and were helped by the local tribe. :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fatty_finn on February 06, 2018, 04:22:52 AM
my apologies to all
back to open house.
f_f
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 06, 2018, 06:28:17 AM
I found it!

It’s a Tugan Gannet, also known as a Wackett Gannet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: fatty_finn on February 07, 2018, 04:44:19 AM
well done,  P51vsFW190.  You are indeed correct!
 problem is we've had it before. 
f_f
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 07, 2018, 07:07:34 AM
I will still take my turn though.....

Try this

(https://s9.postimg.cc/nifz12g0f/36_B70_D58-40_EA-4_F2_E-96_AD-3_EC3_DD6_DE427.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/sh3hflc3j/F5139_E2_A-_D593-4703-8275-42_FF295_B4_E4_A.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2018, 07:38:10 AM
Despite the obvious (it's an F-35, no doubt), this could as well be some strange incarnation of the Sack AS-6 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_AS-6).

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 07, 2018, 08:08:38 AM
Mike,

You are spot on!

This is the AS 6 V1

Wonderful little model kit. Very pretty.

Your up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2018, 08:47:13 AM
Alright, this is probably not too hard...

(https://s18.postimg.cc/xb8dsvb7d/quest_2018-02-07.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lm4e4wk8l/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 07, 2018, 11:10:33 AM
Panavia Tornado?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2018, 11:38:39 AM
Absolutely correct, this is the plane:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/a18glr1u1/IMG_0620.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i6qijwq2t/)

Your turn!

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 07, 2018, 11:39:14 AM
beautiful trust reverse gears...

as alwas i was beat for seconds...

i was tying to define the version...  GR4? IDS? ECR? ADV?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2018, 12:13:46 PM
In that case: ECR ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 07, 2018, 02:32:42 PM
Still nothing to post so, open house! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2018, 10:41:25 PM
Okay, something easy again:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/3w362wni1/quest_2018-02-08.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jubvt1hpx/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 08, 2018, 12:46:24 AM
Unless this is a set-up, it's either a Percival Pembroke or Sea Prince - don't know if I've ever seen one with a glass nose
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: barber on February 08, 2018, 12:52:11 AM
Hi.
It is a Hunting Percival Pembroke Mk.53.
I saw those in early sixties almost daily. :)

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2018, 01:02:41 AM
Since mexchiwa used an "or" answer, I think it's fair to give the baton to barber since he's reasonably close.
The plane is a Percival Pembroke C Mk.54 of the German Navy, from exactly that naval air wing I've been serving in for 9 years.

Your turn barber!

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: barber on February 08, 2018, 01:08:33 AM
Thanks Mike

I am not having any special ones to post at the moment, so it is free!

Cheers
Barber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2018, 01:24:56 AM
Ah well, in that case... another easy one:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/vuf887lq9/quest_2018-02-08_no2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ybqzfh5ml/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 08, 2018, 03:31:08 AM
Lifting Body ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2018, 03:41:26 AM
Quite possible but if so, which one?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 08, 2018, 04:02:10 AM
Northrop M2-F2 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2018, 04:56:17 AM
Correct Gaston, your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 08, 2018, 05:25:10 AM
Thanks, my friend !

Soooooooooo... in what plane are we now ?


(https://s9.postimg.cc/5iysq4fi7/Quiquizz35.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 08, 2018, 05:29:48 AM
Hm... single engine monoplane?
Crew of two?
Hispano-Suiza 12Y-51 engine?
Twin vertical stabilizers?

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 08, 2018, 08:15:48 AM
Seems you are on a quite good way... and sure it is one I would like to see in IL-2 !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 09, 2018, 01:55:31 PM
EKW C-3603, of course Storebror knew that so I'd give it to him....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 09, 2018, 03:10:25 PM
That is perfectly right ! EKW C-3603 !

(https://www.39-45.org/files3945c/9846_C-3603-cockpit.jpg)

We can almost say it is a Spitfire nose with a Bf-110 tail... and playing the role of an IL-2 !

(http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acimages/c3603_marcmichel.jpg)
(http://www.aviapics.ch/images/aviapics/flugzeuge/C-3603/C-3603-1.jpg)

Later, it was given to this plane a Pinocchio nose and a turboprop engine...

(http://www.cavok.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/FW-C3605-2.jpg)

...and it became the ugly C-3605 with unterminable nose and triple vertical stabilizers... not an aesthetical achievement, but it allows the plane to remind in use until 1987 with the Swiss Air Force (in target tug role)... not bad, for a 1940-1942 design ! anyway... I wish the C-3603 had a place in our favourite sim !

Storebror had it all, but did not name it. Mexchiwa did name it. So... who of you wants to continue ?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 10, 2018, 12:19:59 AM
Definitely an interesting plane and I must say I somehow like these postwar turboprop modifications.
As odd as they look, the result usually is an extremely powerful kite.

Okay, let's proceed with this one. Took the picture off a book, shopped out the text etc. just to find that the result is available on the net, so it should not be too hard:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/o997v31l5/quest_2018-02-10.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8nrwb4pmt/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 10, 2018, 12:54:14 AM
Fi 167?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on February 10, 2018, 04:38:27 AM
Ar.68
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 10, 2018, 04:48:10 AM
Mexchiwa is right and gets the baton.
Your turn :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 10, 2018, 09:41:51 AM
How about this one:

(https://s19.postimg.cc/rszubntjn/xplane4.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 10, 2018, 10:10:02 AM
Mex,

Your choices make my head hurt...........GOOD ONE!

I will sit out this round gents.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 10, 2018, 10:38:02 AM
This one makes me think about some space version of Captain Nemo's Nautilus !  :D

http://blog.martymagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jules-verne-nautilus-Disney-Version.jpg
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 10, 2018, 09:23:14 PM
This plane andJules Verne are from the same country...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 11, 2018, 08:53:40 PM
The name refers to a characteristic... which, not possess ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 12, 2018, 10:01:26 AM
Also a top speed of 400 kph, but may have been supersonic at times...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 13, 2018, 08:34:57 AM
This plane still exists (in a little worse shape) at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 13, 2018, 08:38:41 AM
may have been supersonic at times
But not on it's own behalf :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 13, 2018, 10:22:09 AM
Supersonic in wind tunnel test only ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 13, 2018, 10:24:23 AM
Falling down vertically would do the trick too, but indeed IRL it passed the 500kph mark in wind tunnel tests only.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 14, 2018, 09:26:51 AM
Loco - I think you knew what it was first, want to call it so we can move on to the next one?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 14, 2018, 09:39:45 AM
Oh yes, show me an un-identifyable distorted F-35 pic please! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 14, 2018, 11:27:46 AM
ok, the last thing was SNCASO-ONERA Deltaviex.
A sub-powered test prototype for supersonic speeds. :P

Complying with what they ask for; Guess this! ;D

(https://s10.postimg.cc/q3fby9qc9/guess142.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 15, 2018, 12:18:09 AM
Oh yeah, a true freestyle F-35 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 15, 2018, 03:32:02 AM
...F-15 with thrust vectoring...?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 15, 2018, 03:48:35 AM
In a way :P
But honestly the image screams that it's ruskie.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 15, 2018, 03:52:38 AM
Easy then: Yak-141 Freestyle :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 15, 2018, 06:14:40 AM
Yes! As you asked me for a distorted F-35, I gave a freestyle version. 8)

But an F-35 at last, being at least 85% of this. Almost everything, except the technological disguise. :o

The name of this primary version of the F-35 would be Yakolev yak-141  :P

While storebror put the name first, kilo named the specific version. ;)

Kilo you have the baton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 15, 2018, 09:50:27 AM
As always, nothing to post so, give your best shot at open round ;)

EDIT: Can I change my mind? Found something neat.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 15, 2018, 01:34:45 PM
I would say go for it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 15, 2018, 02:02:36 PM
Roger that. Go!
(https://s19.postimg.cc/5o8q5g8b7/riddle_me.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 15, 2018, 10:41:37 PM
Six RS-82? Must be a Yak-1 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 16, 2018, 04:47:39 PM
More in common with an IAR-80....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 16, 2018, 04:51:06 PM
...and with Alouette III, no ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 16, 2018, 10:38:51 PM
You're on the right track ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 17, 2018, 09:35:25 PM
I'd like to solve the puzzle - it's an IAR-317 Airfox, derived from the Alouette
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on February 18, 2018, 03:23:10 AM
Correct! Mexchiwa, you have the baton.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 18, 2018, 10:00:37 AM
I got nothing - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 18, 2018, 03:51:52 PM
Try this.....

(https://s10.postimg.cc/4u8aoe2ax/image.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 19, 2018, 01:09:34 AM
Ha, a typical James picture :D
Nice and interesting armament.
Descriptions of it differ. IIRC wikipedia refers to the guns being of "DRP" type and many sources claim that it'd be "75mm APK" ones (which in fact were 76.2mm APK-4, installed on early versions of this kite), actually what's shown here are the tail ends of the 37mm version of APK-11, aka "APK-37", installed on the last batch of 50 aircraft produced of this type.

That much for the hints, now it's up to you to guess which version of the F-35 it is 8)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 19, 2018, 01:48:40 AM
A 'James picture' is more typical of James than of the plane.

(https://s14.postimg.cc/967l02eqp/Grigorovich_IZ.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 19, 2018, 06:09:44 AM
I will give you a hint,

It is developmentally similar to the Polikarpov I-5.


Good luck!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 19, 2018, 07:25:24 AM
They are recoilless, right?   Was this plane ever hung under a TB-3?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 19, 2018, 09:17:27 AM
No more hints.

Use your best judgement.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on February 19, 2018, 01:34:08 PM
I-Z or more exactly TsKB-7 no.1 prototype

Ts KB-7 no.1 prototype as completed in June- July 1931
(https://s9.postimg.cc/n7po2wg9r/Ts_KB-7_no.1_prototype_as_completed_in_June-_July_1931_finished_i.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I-Z interim development
(https://s9.postimg.cc/s6d6hhp8f/I-_Z_p-n_39010_under_investigation_by_the_NII_VVS_at_Schelkovo_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Series manufactured I-Z:
(https://s9.postimg.cc/i925oi27z/Series_manufacture_I-_Z_from_Zavod_135_sn_213518_under_investig.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 19, 2018, 02:30:29 PM
DreamK my friend,

You are absolutely, positively, one hundred percent CORRECT!!!!!

It is your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on February 20, 2018, 12:23:38 AM
An easy one - but a plane I am fond of, rather an ugly aircraft but with a "character":

(https://s9.postimg.cc/va0xaulvj/432x260.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 20, 2018, 07:06:28 AM
This must be the Junkers K-47
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 20, 2018, 09:26:35 AM
That’s not ugly, It’s ”visually temper-mental”

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on February 22, 2018, 03:34:15 PM
Yes the Ju47 - a dive bomber that was built in too small numbers to have real impact, though it could have.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 23, 2018, 06:19:14 AM
Right then - an easy one again:


(https://s10.postimg.cc/3k0f2jdhl/SASQuiz36.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on February 24, 2018, 03:32:50 AM
Tø Hø
  Must be a Bohm and Voss 141 prototype
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 25, 2018, 06:08:40 AM
Incredible - your turn

Blohm actually
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 27, 2018, 06:26:26 PM
i assume it is an open round situation... ::(
Lets go with an suuuuuper easy one to try relive this tread ;D
What plane is it?
(https://s10.postimg.cc/laei6zlmx/guess-111.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 28, 2018, 04:08:01 AM
It's the single-seater, fighter variant of the Ilyushin Il-1, the successor (!) to the Il-2, and the predecessor of the Il-10. Soviet designations are pure fun, they seem to follow the pattern of the knight's movement in chess  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 28, 2018, 05:47:03 AM
Sniper,

Now that you mention it, it really does follow a similar pattern.

I wonder why?


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 28, 2018, 06:45:12 AM
There was a rule, probably even today, that odd numbers are for fighters. This explains why the "1" came after the "2". Then why 10 next? 4, 6, and 8 were already used up for other designs, so the next unused even number happened to be the "10".
I think it's a bit like the various Spitfire variants, where higher numbers do not necessarily designate later designs.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 28, 2018, 06:56:54 AM
yes! ;D
Your turn Sniperton!
Don't think it lacks a bit of visibility to be a fighter? :-[  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 28, 2018, 08:03:12 AM
Then let's have another (much earlier) fighter with poor visibility (sorry for the image quality):


(https://s13.postimg.cc/cyrdd4cnr/quest181228.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 28, 2018, 09:43:54 AM
Forget the Russians - I never understood the German designation system.  Can anybody explain that to me?  108, 109, 110 go to Messerschmidt, 111 goes to Heinkel, 87 and 88 go to Junkers?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 28, 2018, 08:56:56 PM
That’s a Lohner right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 01, 2018, 02:37:23 AM
Just similar to the Lohner AA, whose later versions had a longer fuselage, while the early version (10.20) had different struts (among others). The quest aircraft was small and round like a flea.

BTW, does anyone know the answer to mexchiwa's question concerning German designation numbers?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 01, 2018, 06:27:20 AM
Mex,

Im not too sure but I think it has something to do with the time the aircraft were accepted by the RLM. I used to have a book about this exact topic and as I remember the Reichsluftfahrtministerium had a strange way of numbering things although their way was much easier to understand than the American system.

When I find that book again I will try to explain in better detail.

(Edit)
Although I did find this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLM_aircraft_designation_system
I will also add these as a bonus:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLM_aircraft_by_manufacturer
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_RLM_paint_designations


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 01, 2018, 07:10:00 AM
Thanks James, here is the complete list of RLM type numbers:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_RLM_aircraft_designations
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2018, 01:47:14 AM
music is my aeroplane  ;D
(https://s10.postimg.cc/4266jygzd/flea.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 03, 2018, 02:51:54 AM
Come on, Loco, sound your guess!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2018, 02:47:16 PM
i search in google: poor visivility german biplane figther and the image from wikipedia page apears  :-[

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DFW_Floh

Is a DFW T.28 Floh... or flea in inglish...  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 03, 2018, 03:47:56 PM
Bingo! Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2018, 03:54:37 PM
tanks! was funny!

now try to find this rare bird! ;D
(https://s10.postimg.cc/x9oofbrcp/gues3318.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 03, 2018, 05:31:06 PM
Scene design by Schinkel for Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute', Papageno in disguise.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 03, 2018, 08:23:45 PM
 ;D   but is more close to Chaikovski  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 04, 2018, 05:18:37 AM
"Firebird" (this time by Kalinin, not Stravinsky):

http://en.valka.cz/topic/view/44464/Kalinin-K-12
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 04, 2018, 09:46:46 AM
yep! ;D

i like planes in costumes! :P

you turn sniperton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 07, 2018, 09:11:45 AM
What happened to the friend and partner Sniperton????? o_O
Hope that he is fine! ;)
While we wait for him, guess this! ;D
(https://s10.postimg.cc/emx5msmxl/guess666.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5rwbc9y51/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 07, 2018, 09:23:19 AM
Can't see very well the picture, but it looks to have a mixed propulsion, right ? Jet and propeller, right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 07, 2018, 09:32:00 AM
Sorry, Loco, we're on a ski holiday, with limited net access, but I enjoy it enermously  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 07, 2018, 09:56:30 AM
Kaiser-Fleetwings XBTK-1. Just one prop. Quite a looker, though
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 07, 2018, 02:04:32 PM
Mexchigua is right! Have the baton! ;D

Poor Sniperton ... he's suffering from the cold ... but it's good to hear that he's fine. ;)

The one that is similar with mixed propulsion is saved for later,Gaston. 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 08, 2018, 11:23:53 AM
Here's one (wish I was skiing  ;)):

(https://s9.postimg.cc/yz861vw1r/xplane5.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 08, 2018, 12:52:47 PM
;D
Is a grognard version of the F-107A, also is a fat silver flying barrel, have 2 typical engines for the era and type. ;)

too many tips :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 08, 2018, 01:11:23 PM
SE 2410 Grognard, if that's what you meant (of course a few years before the F-107), it's all yours...

http://www.aviastar.org/air/france/sud-est_grognard.php

Two Nenes in the fuselage, no wonder it was so fat...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 08, 2018, 02:28:28 PM
 ;D
I expected another with my clues to guess. :o

but since you give it to me for valid and you unveiled the mystery now I go with this  ;D

(https://s10.postimg.cc/ju9z2few9/guess8m18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 08, 2018, 03:15:45 PM
It's the Cornelius XFG-1

A fuel transporting glider. Must have been fun riding a couple of tons of fuel.
For some reason the concept never caught on
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 08, 2018, 08:46:25 PM
Yes, lamehawk! ;D

I think it's the only thing knowed that flies with fuel inside, and not concern that it's over. :P

you have the baton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on March 09, 2018, 03:52:17 AM
You mean  "caught on" fire  !
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 09, 2018, 07:43:09 AM
Thank you.

Now for something rare:


(https://s10.postimg.cc/rfwaja8xl/SASQuiz37.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 09, 2018, 04:53:20 PM
Argus engines?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 10, 2018, 12:51:32 AM
They look like two of these ;D

https://youtu.be/70Z28nULwfQ

Arado Ar 96 twins? :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 10, 2018, 03:28:32 AM
But in the movie, they are not Arados : they are Pilatus P-2...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 10, 2018, 07:05:54 AM
No - not Argus engines.
I can't say more - otherwise it will reveal too much.
Still: 6 cylinders and about 185 horses
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 10, 2018, 10:24:52 AM
Is this the original design, or was it a single engined aircraft that was twinned?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 10, 2018, 11:28:00 AM
It's original and just one was made. First flight 1940
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 10, 2018, 11:55:05 AM
Bestetti Nardi BN.1. Dunno why (and for what) the two cockpits.

(https://s13.postimg.cc/u8y4b583r/10170_L.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 10, 2018, 01:25:30 PM
Right you are.
Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 10, 2018, 01:47:36 PM
Thanks, but what was the reason behind the two cockpits?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 11, 2018, 04:09:24 AM
I haven't been able to find any reasoning for the double cockpit
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 11, 2018, 06:12:14 AM
Then let's have another twin construction. I hope we haven't had this yet:


(https://s17.postimg.cc/lw6tg5h6n/quest180311.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on March 11, 2018, 08:37:28 AM
Despite of German markings I believe this bird is Italian
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 11, 2018, 10:11:25 AM
Never knew about that gun in the tail...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 12, 2018, 04:41:26 PM
According to what I read on wikipedia, it was confused by a pilot of an MC.205 velto with a P-38. The plane got serious damage wich ruined the development.  o_O

will it be true? :-|

it's a Savoia-Marchetti SM.92  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 12, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Correct, Loco, your turn. Food for thought how the defensive MG in the tail was meant to be used.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 12, 2018, 06:58:57 PM
great! ;D

now guess this!
(https://s10.postimg.cc/50ykwzmjd/guess123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 12, 2018, 08:11:39 PM
Fairchild AT-21
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 12, 2018, 09:17:46 PM
close but no cigar.   :o

It is the manufacturer, but that is not the correct denomination. 8)

Only 2 were made but nowadays they have leafy descendants ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: VonWaffen on March 12, 2018, 10:46:21 PM
Fairchild XBQ-3 sn 43-25253 radio-controlled drone

(https://s14.postimg.cc/6fx28kb69/Fairchild_XBQ-3_sn_43-25253_radio-controlled_drone_aircraft_on_t.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/o5yqtlor1/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 12, 2018, 10:58:29 PM
yep! ;D

thath are an early drone. Remains the cockpit for a taxi.

Have the baton Von Waffen!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: VonWaffen on March 14, 2018, 06:06:56 PM
who know this one


(https://s14.postimg.cc/jgjdiwou9/va-xp56-02-cr-12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/lxv4q68ql/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 14, 2018, 06:31:19 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_XP-56_Black_Bullet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: VonWaffen on March 14, 2018, 06:56:52 PM
Yes this 8x10 press photos  was based on actual photographs of the aircraft, but which are heavily retouched by an artist. Keep in mind, this was war time, and the rules on releasing actual photos of cutting edge, experimental aircraft, were quite restrictive on what could actually be shown. the real one was not really like this...     Sniperton your time
(https://s14.postimg.cc/otd9u7gi9/va-xp56-02-book-12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e6jgos8ct/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 14, 2018, 07:03:54 PM
Thanks, but it's open round, I have nothing in the attic  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: VonWaffen on March 14, 2018, 07:14:06 PM
cool i put this one for you :P
(https://s14.postimg.cc/q9osc81dt/315677_8a7762fe27dded7f8d523930b6ba7a85.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 15, 2018, 01:18:24 AM
Bf-161?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 15, 2018, 05:44:35 PM
Hey mex,

I got something interesting waiting in the wings if you catch my drift. Don’t forfeit your round for me or anything. I just wanted you to know that I’ve had something on the back burner for some time now but I can wait my turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 15, 2018, 05:59:53 PM
I would add 1 to what Mexchiwa said ...  ;D

That would be Bf-162  8)

Only do this to see what James have on his hands. :-[
I am like a kid and do not know wait. :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: VonWaffen on March 16, 2018, 06:28:53 AM
it s your turn James :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 16, 2018, 05:32:30 PM
Fine,

If you insist!

This is it:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ub3qxp01b/8_C1030_F3-_FF05-4_FCA-941_D-_EC0564_BB599_D.jpg)

Good Luck!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 17, 2018, 11:04:29 AM
Dang! :o

An early version of AWACS? How is that radome explained? o_O

When one sees the elegant curvy lines of the wings and two-bladed propellers could say that it is a Piaggio of the golden age...
But it would be painted ivory white and in the background you would see mountains. This seems to be camo-painted.
I would never have a fixed landing gear, is contradictory with the rest of the aerodynamics.

I'll keep looking :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 17, 2018, 01:10:15 PM
Mmmmmmh... British, I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Stainless on March 19, 2018, 03:23:22 AM
Looks to me like it may be one of the strange "Miles" experimental aircraft.

Certainly has features very like the M30 from 1942....

Damn I has seen this aircraft before ..... somewhere.... Monday morning. Need caffeine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 19, 2018, 09:26:13 AM
Miles was also my first thought. Definitely British.

A little search found the Boulton Paul P.92.

Was to have been a heavy fighter with four 20mms in the dome on top of the fuselage. This is a half-scale model which was test flown in 1941, but died out due to standardization of aircraft types
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 19, 2018, 10:25:13 AM
Absolutely Lame!

You're up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 19, 2018, 04:43:31 PM
Up and dancing!

How about a nice flying boat.


(https://s10.postimg.cc/v4q7o6lix/SASQuiz38.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 20, 2018, 11:37:01 PM
a Saunders-Roe waterbird? :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 21, 2018, 05:00:40 AM
No  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 21, 2018, 05:51:20 AM
British ? Short ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on March 21, 2018, 06:43:25 AM
Looks like a military version of a de-militarised Sunderland  :P But which one ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 21, 2018, 08:04:22 AM
For me it's more like the Sikorsky VS-44 (position of the vertical stabilizer), but I can't positively identify as such.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 21, 2018, 09:31:51 AM
It reminds me of a 44 - either VS-44 or Tupolev ANT-44, but I don't think it's either.  PB2Y prototype? (with fixed floats?)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 21, 2018, 12:52:08 PM
Sikorsky XPBS-1

The aircraft that spawned the VS-44
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 21, 2018, 01:31:20 PM
Yep, the pattern/placing of the windows on the fuselage supports your solution. Still I can't identify the photo.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 21, 2018, 04:17:24 PM
But I can.

The original photo can be seen behind glass located below the nose of the VS-44 Excambian here at the New England Air Museum. It was taken during the first taxi trials of the aircraft in Long Island Sound just south of Stratford, Connecticut.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 21, 2018, 04:30:25 PM
Lucky you, but wait off until LameHawk gives you the baton. Until then prepare to drive us mad again  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 22, 2018, 02:25:36 AM
Yep, P51.
You are absolutely right  ;D

Your turn it is
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 22, 2018, 08:04:57 PM
Yay!

Alright, try this one:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/x9qcqwubv/397_A7_A01-4140-4899-_BA7_D-2881357_DE35_C.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 23, 2018, 01:35:06 AM
FFA P-16?   Father of the Learjet?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 23, 2018, 05:14:08 AM
Right again Mex
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 23, 2018, 11:19:03 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 23, 2018, 01:25:59 PM
If it is an open house, allow me to post an easy one for you guys. The gear is the givaway.

(https://s17.postimg.cc/qx619xj3z/whatgear.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 23, 2018, 02:10:51 PM
That is an A6M at the end of the war wearing green surrender crosses for identification much like this picture:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/5s9xn2txn/53_AA6976-_ED2_A-4909-_B87_C-_AFE0708_BA059.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 23, 2018, 02:33:48 PM
That's an F-35 and the Pilot's dog goes by the name "Zeke" :P

Cheers  ]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 23, 2018, 05:18:17 PM
Mike, you grew old in an instant, did you give up biking?  ]protest[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 24, 2018, 01:51:31 AM
I was notified that my Avatar looked to flashy 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 24, 2018, 05:54:56 AM
That is an A6M at the end of the war wearing green surrender crosses for identification much like this picture:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/5s9xn2txn/53_AA6976-_ED2_A-4909-_B87_C-_AFE0708_BA059.jpg)

Exactly right! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 24, 2018, 11:09:46 AM
The king of the quest board strikes again!!!!!

Here, try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/iqp8cqhu3/9_C9_DD772-_D40_E-4_B76-_B0_FA-5_AD5_FFFB3_CFB.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 24, 2018, 12:21:09 PM
By the expression of eyebrows and mustache he reminded me of Clark Gable  :P
(https://s9.postimg.cc/oq6n2tzr3/clark-gable-03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 24, 2018, 02:17:33 PM
If Clark Gable was in   w   i   d   e   s   c   r   e   e   n   very high aspect ratio...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 24, 2018, 02:32:55 PM
Yes mex, of course  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 25, 2018, 10:02:02 PM
Dang James! ;D
It is very difficult o_O
With the 727 2887 that can be seen in the background, on the top right, i found this tunderstreak of the Musée de l'Air et de Espace do Bourguet Paris France.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/71p1t0fpr/tunder.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
All that to realize that in the pavilion of Prototypes Francais they changed the permanent exhibition, it seems that only removing the one of the trivia. ::( ::( ::( ::( ::(
(https://s9.postimg.cc/hoiuyfvkv/P_francais.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 25, 2018, 10:31:25 PM
Well it's not all that difficult.
The plane we're looking for is a Hurel-Dubois HD.10 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurel-Dubois_HD.10), a French research aircraft first flown in 1948 to investigate Maurice Hurel's ideas about high aspect ratio wings.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ekcsfdoqn/Ghd10.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/y27fvbte7/Ghd10-2.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/4zt5sieu7/Ghd10-3.jpg)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/q9gs3d2un/Ghd10-index.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4zt5simjv/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 05:27:08 AM
That is correct Mike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 05:39:22 AM
Thanks James, nice one you chose there.
Hope I didn't spoil the fun too much ;)

Let's try this one:
(https://s17.postimg.cc/dabi5fsxr/quest_2018-03-26.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 06:28:45 AM
A Menasco Unitwin powered Vega built Lockheed Altair
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 06:32:34 AM
True that. Your turn James :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 06:46:47 AM
Let‘s see, How about this:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/6wsxk7ci9/72_D23_A4_B-04_A4-43_EB-_A0_FC-_A26_D7_D758535.jpg)


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 06:49:48 AM
looks sleek 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 06:57:38 AM
More like dangerous
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2018, 08:06:11 AM
Those racing types often look much the same.

My guess is Folkerts SK3
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 26, 2018, 08:45:49 AM
It's an indirect reminder for me to finish the Brown B2 Miss Los Angeles Racer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2018, 08:57:31 AM
Just to prove my point that they look much the same!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 09:18:52 AM
Lame,

Im gonna be real specific on this one.

You are so close. But not quite.

The SK-3 has a longer nose than this plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 10:34:06 AM
The SK-3 has a longer nose than this plane.
So it's an SK-2⅞ 8)

Or rather this one?

\( \huge{SK-(2+{{\sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty{1\over{n!}}}\over{e}})} \)

*SCNR*

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 26, 2018, 11:20:31 AM
~snip~

والله مشكلة

(Note: Please don't use Google translate - it's really gonna take the phrase into a whole new meaning)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 12:30:02 PM
Yes it is indeed a Folkerts SK-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 01:02:50 PM
Woot?
Nobody mentioned an SK-2 yet ]help[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2018, 02:17:39 PM
I hate to admit my total failure here  ;), so I guess that Mike is the next victim to produce a new oddity. That calculation is of course unbeatable (obviously not even Google Translate (ha!) can handle it).

Actually P51 was the first to mention the SK2, so maybe it really is his turn again  8)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 26, 2018, 03:16:42 PM
Lame, don't be blind, it was a quest by P51. He can't be the winner. You were very close, and provided simple mathematic calculations do not count (F-35 / anything = anything2), you won. Let James teach a lesson  ]thumbsup[ He deserves.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2018, 05:08:32 PM
I am still passing the baton to Lame
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 26, 2018, 10:34:40 PM
Right so James 8)
I've pulled your leg with my previous reply.
SK-2⅞ of course was just bullshit and referred to your comment that the nose of the quest plane is shorter than the one of an SK-3. Short->Lower Number->SK-3->SK-2⅞. Bullshit.

And this one...
\( \huge{SK-(2+{{\sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty{1\over{n!}}}\over{e}})} \)
...is just a little math around Euler's Number (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_(mathematical_constant)) e.
e is defined as the as the sum of the infinite series...
\( \huge{e = \sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty{1\over{n!}}} \)
...and can as well be written in a couple of other ways, but given the equation shown above, my formula boils down to...

\( \huge{SK - ( 2 + {e \over e} )} \)
...which is...

\( \huge{SK - ( 2 + 1 ) = SK-3} \)
...and that's just the wrong answer to your quest as you've pointed out before.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2018, 12:51:08 AM
Mike,

Youre gonna make my head explode. LameHawk is next. End of story.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 01:25:39 AM
Right, Lame is next and I'll stop teaching you Math.
How about a little Physics?

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 27, 2018, 08:54:03 AM
All right - there is nothing like a little confusion, is there!  ;D
Mike actually being 1/8 (of whatever) closer than me.

(@Sniper - no I'm not blind, but P51 was in fact the very first to name the SK-2!)(Just being a literal nitpicker here)

Right - try this one:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/9t0ie6e9b/SASQuiz39.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 09:05:12 AM
Fairey Battle at first sight.
This special one is the Battle IIT turret trainer, equipped with a Wright Cyclone R-1820-G3B radial engine, which got converted to this state in Canada after having been built initially as Fairey Battle T trainer in the UK.

Some more images of this bird:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/dpmrzfs4b/Battle--_Canso--amp--_Hudson--_Anson--13-_Jun-1943--_MIKAN-_No--358967.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/udea1ya17/Fairey-_Battle--radial-engine---_MIKAN-_No--3583020.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/8e7vergcb/Fairey-_Battle--radial-engine--_D11-43---_MIKAN-_No--3583019.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/a60u9nrzf/Fairey-_Battle-_Mk--_II--_LAC-_MIKAN-_No--3586781.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4ulxoxy6z/Fairey-_Battle-_Mk--_IV--_Bristol-gun-turret-and-camera-gun-brackets.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/sllb72ljf/Fairey-_Battle-with-_Cyclone-radial-engine---_MIKAN-_No--3586792.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 27, 2018, 09:06:34 AM
Too easy obviously.

Mike - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 09:15:36 AM
Yeah sorry but that bird was shouting in our faces that it's a Battle 8)
Or maybe it's just me.
I love the Battle.

Anyway, time for silver barrels:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/gm9szofxn/quest_2018-03-27.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bnmal5c4n/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 27, 2018, 10:03:23 AM
(@Sniper - no I'm not blind, but P51 was in fact the very first to name the SK-2!)(Just being a literal nitpicker here)

Sniper is deaf, but is perceptive to irony  ;)

Mike, I guess the picture was taken on 24th May 1952 and the pilot's name was M.J. Lithgow.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 10:05:16 AM
Confirmed Sniper, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 27, 2018, 12:43:56 PM
Mine was only a hint, not a solution, let's wait off the solution!  ;)

(BTW, many thanks for implementing special chars, a side effect of which is that now we all can use mathematical formulas as a Vergeltungswaffe against the King of Quests. FYI 'Árvíztűrő tükörfúrógép', brought up enthousiastically by Atoka, means 'flood-resistant mirror-drilling machine'.)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2018, 01:04:04 PM
Supermarine Type 508?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 27, 2018, 01:08:09 PM
C4! I guess it's your turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2018, 01:09:08 PM
I will wait till Mike confirms it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 01:12:20 PM
Mike confirms, spot on James, definitely your turn!

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 27, 2018, 01:33:05 PM
Supermarine Type 508?

That is such a sexy looking plane!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on March 27, 2018, 02:11:49 PM
Supermarine Type 508?
That is such a sexy looking plane!
+1 ! Wasn't it Type 529 in this case ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2018, 03:26:32 PM
I‘m about to be a bit of an ass so I apologize in advance.

(https://s7.postimg.cc/4b5h8k6jf/76_D2_E9_D4-_CDE4-46_CF-9_A88-_B844_A4629798.jpg)

Here you go.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 27, 2018, 03:35:36 PM
Don't apologize. We're all aware of you  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 27, 2018, 10:43:53 PM
Wasn't it Type 529 in this case ?
No, the carrier-trials aboard HMS Eagle were carried out with Type 508.


I‘m about to be a bit of an ass so I apologize in advance.

Why apologize? It's easy, this is an 鷲型試作軽爆撃機(わしがたしさくけいばくげきき).

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 28, 2018, 06:24:52 AM
As Sniper says

Quote
Don't apologize. We're all aware of you  8)

Don't worry - just my words!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 28, 2018, 07:41:23 AM
Mike,

Correct language, wrong airplane.......

Nice try though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 28, 2018, 08:26:58 AM
wrong airplane
Says who?

Your picture:
(https://s7.postimg.cc/4b5h8k6jf/76_D2_E9_D4-_CDE4-46_CF-9_A88-_B844_A4629798.jpg)

Wikipedia picture:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/ag99vyu97/Mitsubishi_2_MB2.jpg)

Wikipedia websites:
Mitsubishi 2MB2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_2MB2)
鷲型試作軽爆撃機 (https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%B7%B2%E5%9E%8B%E8%A9%A6%E4%BD%9C%E8%BB%BD%E7%88%86%E6%92%83%E6%A9%9F)

Original Image:
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/8284/7586005436_b89814acae_o.jpg)
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/49487266@N07/7586005436
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive (http://sandiegoairandspace.org/collection/image-collection)
Description:
Mitsubishi, 2MB2, Washi 2 Place Bomber
Catalog #: 01_00085948
Title: Mitsubishi, 2MB2, Washi 2 Place Bomber
Corporation Name: Mitsubishi
Official Nickname: Washi 2 Place Bomber
Additional Information: Japan
Designation: 2MB2
Tags: Mitsubishi, 2MB2, Washi 2 Place Bomber

So... who's gonna check his sources now, you or me?

Cheers!
Mike'
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 28, 2018, 01:21:43 PM
What you posted earlier translated out as something else entirely. I still give it to you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on March 28, 2018, 04:13:39 PM
If you google for 鷲型試作軽爆撃機(わしがたしさくけいばくげきき), the very first link is to https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%B7%B2%E5%9E%8B%E8%A9%A6%E4%BD%9C%E8%BB%BD%E7%88%86%E6%92%83%E6%A9%9F

I guess Mike's knowledge of kanji and katakana is as limited as mine or yours. He simply switched from the English Wiki page to the Japanese one, and copied out the heading/title. Nasty little trick, but it worked  ;D Still easier to replicate than to learn/re-learn maths or physics. Oh, when I was young and a simple quadratic equation or designing an electric board didn't pose any problem! :-[

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 28, 2018, 10:55:47 PM
Thanks James :)
Kanji and Katakana isn't much of a problem, I've got assistance for that next to me ;)

Okay, an easy one for today, just thought I'd post it because considering that this picture has been taken during cold war, I'm wondering what the photographer feels like today.
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/791/39278538500_bef08560e6_o.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 29, 2018, 03:54:31 AM
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon-D.

The cranked wingtips gave it away.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 29, 2018, 04:09:38 AM
It's a jet!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 29, 2018, 04:51:13 AM
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon-D.
Eh... No Sir.

Before I get stumped into ground now: This is no hidden nitpicking. In fact it's clearly visible that this is not a Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon-D.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on March 29, 2018, 05:39:53 AM
I'm going to go with the Sukhoi SU-15TM.
Zflyer48
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 29, 2018, 05:57:29 AM
And the baton goes to Zflyer48!
It's indeed the Su-15TM "Flagon-F", clearly identifyable from the perforated plate covering the top of the CRT display housing.
All of this belongs to the «Тайфун-М» (Taifun-M Radar, NATO code "Twin Scan"), which is the Flagon-F radar system.

Your turn Zflyer!

Cheers!
Mike

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on March 29, 2018, 06:05:04 AM
Let me try an easy one from my favorite era.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/jkqzhzacb/Curtiss_SNC-1_NAS_Jax_Jan_1942.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qb7grexhz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 29, 2018, 06:11:12 AM
Curtiss Wright CW-22/SNC Falcon
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 29, 2018, 06:37:10 AM
It's a PLANE! 8)

(in b4 thread ban)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 29, 2018, 06:40:05 AM
A plain plane 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 29, 2018, 07:05:56 AM
Plane devastated I am  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on March 29, 2018, 09:22:35 AM
Well, I said it was plane easy. Go P51
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 29, 2018, 11:42:39 AM
Here is a semi-easy one:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/d59l2dcob/B051_C491-_E032-42_C8-96_EB-43_AFEB7_AF395.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 29, 2018, 01:16:46 PM
Hawker Demon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 29, 2018, 01:58:26 PM
There is a specific name I’m looking for because this aircraft is counted as a seperate type according to the manufacturer.

You are close.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 30, 2018, 12:10:23 AM
The missing detail is called FN.1A and looks like this 8)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/98ixkgzbf/t_01.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/bpuorqynf/t_02.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/5owzuo4bf/t_03.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/d4w9ghf63/t_04.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/3kcmtli4b/t_05.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/k844w47qz/t_06.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/yrb9xj8ln/t_07.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/qykm5jfh7/t_08.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/ou094glk9/t_09.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/qlt7zds2j/t_10.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/xc9p8tmy3/t_11.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/i3jrv20zf/t_12.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 30, 2018, 05:43:38 AM
Thank you Mike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 30, 2018, 06:50:48 AM
I like the harpoon in the fuselage
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 30, 2018, 07:29:34 AM
Speaking of Harpoons....I am sure Mike will forgive me:

Happy easter egg hunting guys :)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/q5o93d6q3/vietmovieclip2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 30, 2018, 08:14:30 AM
Too much Curry, not for me but you're forgiven 8)

Happy Easter and pretty bunnies!

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 30, 2018, 08:16:32 AM
Too much Curry, not for me but you're forgiven 8)

Happy Easter and pretty bunnies!

Cheers!
Mike

Lol. yup not too many deltas in navy service to choose from :) You are spot on.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 30, 2018, 08:25:17 AM
The missiles led the way.
Proceeding further through Denis' book, I have meanwhile visited the SAAF homepage where there are lots of interesting informations about old and current weapon systems, and even those which have not made it into SAAF service.
The latter category includes this particular missile type, and since it's such an interesting story, I have of course remembered it and immediately knew which missiles I've seen here.
From there on, it's not too far to the plane type anymore.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 30, 2018, 08:35:54 AM
Lets wait till someone else gets it by name (cause hunting it is the fun lol), then I will pass the baton back to you :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 30, 2018, 08:57:25 AM
James' quest is still unsolved  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 30, 2018, 09:07:46 AM
James' quest is still unsolved  ;)

Oh yes I see! Sorry, that was rude of me James!
Perhaps our plane id experts can whack both puzzles :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 30, 2018, 11:07:49 AM
Perhaps..........
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on March 30, 2018, 11:48:51 AM
So, "Turret Demon" then for the first one?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 30, 2018, 02:04:00 PM
So, "Turret Demon" then for the first one?

I think Radoye is correct with the Hawker, but will wait for James to confirm.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 30, 2018, 02:11:18 PM
That is correct.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 30, 2018, 09:06:27 PM
I can not understand why being on the other side of the world in all respects they gave it that name. o_O
Self-perceived colonialism? :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 31, 2018, 04:22:59 AM
Here is one more clue. Note the green mottle, and the ironic old-spec nato concrete aircraft hardcover in the back


(https://s31.postimg.cc/bwwbhx8t7/goodone.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 31, 2018, 09:42:45 AM
It's a HAL Tejas, right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 31, 2018, 09:47:15 AM
It's a HAL Tejas, right?

100% correct! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 31, 2018, 01:26:52 PM
I got nuthin- open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on March 31, 2018, 01:47:32 PM
Then I believe it is fair that the guy on the block must be Radoye, since he got the other one right.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 31, 2018, 01:50:19 PM
That is correct. Radoye is up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 01, 2018, 03:19:13 PM
OK this might be a bit too hard but let's see:

(https://media.tangosix.rs/2016/02/HA2A0151-850x350.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 02, 2018, 01:46:28 AM
Definitely "three fasces" roundels on the wings, therefore Regia Aeronautica, maybe MC.200 or G.50 or something of that kind.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 02, 2018, 05:36:37 AM
Definitely "three fasces" roundels on the wings, therefore Regia Aeronautica, maybe MC.200 or G.50 or something of that kind.

Definitely correct, now just to guess the correct plane.

HINT: There are other roundels visible on the wing too, which should pin it down to the correct type. Also, it is the last remaining of its type in existence today.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 02, 2018, 06:04:14 AM
I woul be inclined to say that these are Fiat G.50 outer wing panels
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Uzin on April 02, 2018, 06:59:29 AM
(https://cdn.fishki.net/upload/post/2018/01/08/2477877/tn/57674285f4af5fef5c5ceda721afe5e2.jpg)

Nobody knows ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 02, 2018, 08:59:23 AM
I woul be inclined to say that these are Fiat G.50 outer wing panels

And you would be 100% correct! :)

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 02, 2018, 10:39:02 AM
TRY THIS:

(https://s18.postimg.cc/9zeb9ux2h/09_B2_DF9_B-_E81_C-4_EFD-_AB76-_D97_F5_A084_D74.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 02, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
To James:
Seeing its nose, thought similar to Grumman's family of amphibians: widgeon, goose and albatross. :-|
Thinking was a scale model or test bench, but no. It turned out to be the Grumman G-65 Tadpole https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_G-65_Tadpole (ftp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_G-65_Tadpole) (good name for this batrachian).  The most incredible thing is that it has an offspring in our days as the Lake Renegade  ;D

For Uzin:
You bought that camera in E-bay at $ 7000?!?!?!?  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 03, 2018, 05:39:23 AM
That is correct Loco,

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 03, 2018, 06:25:32 AM
http://www.germanluftwaffe.com/archiv/Dokumente/ABC/b/Beobachtungsgereate/ESK%202000/lichtbild%20mg%20esk%20%202000.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 03, 2018, 08:43:46 PM
Ok!
Sorry for the delay ... a lot of work. :-[
Let's go with this nice crappy plane ;D
guess this!

(https://s9.postimg.cc/5c9kp847z/guess0304.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 03, 2018, 10:11:32 PM
It's a Stuka 3D fix that went wrong. Apparently the pilot mod didn't fit well 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 04, 2018, 12:04:13 AM
Quote
  a Stuka 3D fix....
C'è una piccola differenza  ;) - quello non e solamente un Stuka ma e un Stukissimo..... ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 04, 2018, 12:50:42 AM
Now one thing's for sure: With that cockpit position the pilot will never get cold feet.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 04, 2018, 01:00:14 AM
Now one thing's for sure: With that cockpit position the pilot will never get cold feet.

Cheers!
Mike

his feet will be fine actually, they are the furthest things from the engine ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Stainless on April 04, 2018, 02:55:13 AM
ahh this is the experimental Stuka they built.

The pilot lies face down in the cockpit.

Damn cannot remember the designation
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 04, 2018, 03:26:51 AM
"è fortemente vietato di solleticare il piede del pilota durante la picchiata"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on April 04, 2018, 04:41:55 AM
I think it's Italian,  a SM , can't remember any more  :D
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 04, 2018, 05:56:50 AM
SM.93, i was just researching this plane not that long ago for a project of mine.

I got nothing, free round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 04, 2018, 01:09:54 PM
Free round huh?

Alright then, try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/4l67095gr/9_A7_B9770-_B6_A5-4098-8_A41-26_E9_FECDDF31.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 04, 2018, 01:34:29 PM
Windows? I thought windows was a luxury only committed by capitalist imperials? And square ones to boot!

It is late here, so I'll say "Ta" - 1 of you guys will surely get this one right by the time I wake up again :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 04, 2018, 01:55:06 PM
Sorry, I have to post one before I go to sleep, so here is answer:

CHETVERIKOV TA-1

 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 04, 2018, 09:30:44 PM
Correct once again!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 05, 2018, 12:13:30 AM
This one is dead easy, but I am putting it up because it is very cute, and very interesting, and I for one would love to have one parked outside my house :)


(https://s18.postimg.cc/6o9vg08c9/2guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 05, 2018, 01:38:33 AM
The stealthy lines give it away: It's an F-35! 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 05, 2018, 03:07:06 AM
Proof that in America even a Volkswagen can fly, provided it gets some wings.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 05, 2018, 03:39:44 AM
This one is dead easy, but I am putting it up because it is very cute, and very interesting, and I for one would love to have one parked outside my house

Yeah, it's so cute! I'd love to have one, too... too bad there's none left....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_15-P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 05, 2018, 04:36:59 AM
That one brought Ford back into producing the B-24, go figure :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 05, 2018, 09:13:40 AM
This one is dead easy, but I am putting it up because it is very cute, and very interesting, and I for one would love to have one parked outside my house

Yeah, it's so cute! I'd love to have one, too... too bad there's none left....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_15-P

Correct!

Since Gianky was first to link it up, he is on the plate!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on April 05, 2018, 01:35:26 PM
and I for one would love to have one parked outside my house :)
I could not agree more ! What a beautiful machine !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 05, 2018, 02:12:55 PM
Since Gianki seems offline, I am just going to declare this an open floor and pop another very beautiful plane up here:
(and yes, it's been up before, but this pic was too pretty not to post)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/8rtxyj3uh/1guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 05, 2018, 03:44:11 PM
That's the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52.

And I should have 24 hours before I'm declared MIA! :D ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 05, 2018, 10:57:28 PM
I should have 24 hours before I'm declared MIA! :D ;)
We're old men, we've got no time to lose, god knows whether we're still alive 24 hours later ]read2[ ]sleepy2[ ]sunny[ ]coffee[ ]smileinbox[


That's the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52.
Let's pay back Piet in kind.
I say "that's right!" and give the baton to you, over Piet's head 8) :P

But remember: Be quick. We're old farts.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 05, 2018, 11:56:08 PM
That's the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52.

And I should have 24 hours before I'm declared MIA! :D ;)

Mike is accurate about us being old men lol. Every second counts!

But Gianky, yes the baton is yours of course! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 06, 2018, 09:40:49 AM
I hope I didn't make you ol' farts wait too long!

Here it is!

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ylqv4f7rz/Is_that_a_plane.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 06, 2018, 11:49:29 AM
I hope I didn't make you ol' farts wait too long!


Yes, we are all dead now, thank you for asking :D

Awesome photo btw, I am sure some people are going to scratch their heads at this one. I have a pic of this thing taxing in the lake. Pity it's propeller broke before it could take off. Or perhaps, that is what saved the pilot's live lol :D I will not say what it is, lest I rob some avid detectives of the joy of discovery.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on April 06, 2018, 11:57:56 AM
I hope I didn't make you ol' farts wait too long!

Here it is!

Good side of being old is that you know a lot.
Bad side of being old is that you can't remember any of it.

I have seen this picture before, but I can't remember when and where. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 06, 2018, 02:48:52 PM
Mobile sculpture by Alexander Calder?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 06, 2018, 04:25:18 PM
Good side of being old is that you know a lot.
Bad side of being old is that you can't remember any of it.

I'd say that's bliss!  ;D ;D ;D

Mobile sculpture by Alexander Calder?

Hmmmmmaybe! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 06, 2018, 04:56:20 PM
I imagine myself sitting under an umbrella on the shore of a river with a cocktail in my right hand and a cigar in my left, telling my wife, 'darling', it would be high time to undertake tomorrow an excursion into the neighbouring mountains by bike, with the car with the picknick basket following us from due distance.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on April 07, 2018, 05:32:42 AM
Getting Old is not for sizzies  :P
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 07, 2018, 07:27:01 AM
I imagine myself sitting under an umbrella on the shore of a river with a cocktail in my right hand and a cigar in my left, telling my wife, 'darling', it would be high time to undertake tomorrow an excursion into the neighbouring mountains by bike, with the car with the picknick basket following us from due distance.

Which is very close to what I thought when i saw the picture!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 07, 2018, 10:50:19 AM
Now that this clearly is no F-35 by it's origin and category, it's clear that it's got to be an NH90 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHIndustries_NH90).

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 07, 2018, 11:34:17 AM
Now that this clearly is no F-35 by it's origin and category, it's clear that it's got to be an NH90 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHIndustries_NH90).


I dont think so. The cargo ramp seems different :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 08, 2018, 04:23:06 PM
The closest thing thath I can find is the Lee Richards annular monoplane. :(

I not find anything than old as it seems, with such a large engine and floats. :-|

Any clue to not let the thread die? ::(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on April 08, 2018, 04:49:19 PM
The closest thing thath I can find is the Lee Richards annular monoplane. :(
Maybe they did an annular...biplane ?  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 08, 2018, 05:17:08 PM
I am sure some people are going to scratch their heads at this one.

Thanks, I can't even make out what type of flying machine it is (if any).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 08, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
I know what this is, but let's see who else gets it.
Hint: The one who made this plane was not as crazy as it looks, in fact the plane holds some brilliant solutions to engineering problems for this kind of planes at that time. Nevertheless, it never flew. If you need a timeframe, it's past WW1.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 09, 2018, 12:58:27 AM
Awesome photo btw, I am sure some people are going to scratch their heads at this one. I have a pic of this thing taxing in the lake. Pity it's propeller broke before it could take off. Or perhaps, that is what saved the pilot's live lol :D I will not say what it is, lest I rob some avid detectives of the joy of discovery.

I know what this is, but let's see who else gets it.
Hint: The one who made this plane was not as crazy as it looks, in fact the plane holds some brilliant solutions to engineering problems for this kind of planes at that time. Nevertheless, it never flew. If you need a timeframe, it's past WW1.

We must co-ordinate the torturing :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 09, 2018, 01:34:07 AM
I never read before post you know 8) :P ]clown[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: edc1 on April 09, 2018, 02:20:18 AM
It's the Flying Bedstead!
Cheers edc1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on April 09, 2018, 02:53:17 AM
Can we assume that 'it' happenned in Italy ? Something in the background makes me think of it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 09, 2018, 03:19:55 AM
Can we assume that 'it' happenned in Italy ? Something in the background makes me think of it.

Yes, you can. It's the Lake of Como and, as the tortureres pointed out, it was 1921 (November 21st, IIRC), and the machine floated at high speed on the lake, but the floats got flooded and the propeller touched the water and broke, ending the story of this strange flying machine.

Awesome photo btw, I am sure some people are going to scratch their heads at this one. I have a pic of this thing taxing in the lake. Pity it's propeller broke before it could take off. Or perhaps, that is what saved the pilot's live lol :D I will not say what it is, lest I rob some avid detectives of the joy of discovery.

I know what this is, but let's see who else gets it.
Hint: The one who made this plane was not as crazy as it looks, in fact the plane holds some brilliant solutions to engineering problems for this kind of planes at that time. Nevertheless, it never flew. If you need a timeframe, it's past WW1.

We must co-ordinate the torturing :)

Old, but not less bastards inside! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 09, 2018, 09:38:15 AM
Bastards. Seems it's impossible to find this [what?] on the net unless you apply Italian search terms. I don't understand how this thing was meant to work, and therefore I can't tell whether it's an airplane, a hydroplane, a helicopter, a helioplane, or an ornithopter.

Anyway, it's Giuseppe Somalvico's S.1 'David'. Now it's up to Gianky to explain us in detail what the heck it is and how it worked (or how it did not work). Cheers  ;D

(https://s14.postimg.cc/k08g6p79t/IMG_6979_e2a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 09, 2018, 11:44:40 AM
Raise your hand those who think that it is not a plane! ;D
(https://s9.postimg.cc/l8q0qvpz3/excursi-n-en-aerodeslizador-por-los-everglades-de-florida-y-pase.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 09, 2018, 03:12:14 PM
Flying boat


(https://s9.postimg.cc/9leceuzdr/Flyveb_d-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/5p10ivee3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 10, 2018, 02:03:51 AM
Quote
During the First World War, engineer Giuseppe Somalvico developed a plane with a rotating wing, patented it on September 8, 1917. Immediately after the war, this respected graduate from Como, who had a technical studio at Volta Street, 50, tried his hand at building a curious seaplane, whose concept was based on the patents mentioned above and was completely new. Without any public or private financial support, Somalvico, driven by great passion, took on the enormous costs necessary to meet the possibility of building a prototype, giving it all his property and all the means of his family. he christened his car, calling it the Somalvico So.1 "David".

It was a seaplane biplane, which even at first glance was extremely strange: the wings were made of two round surfaces placed above and below the fuselage. These surfaces were circles with central holes suspended from a cardanic suspension, rotating in opposite directions with a variable frequency. The innovation in the form of a rotational motion of the wings was supposed to perform the function of dynamic equilibrium.

The wings were connected to each other by a vertical shaft of two parts rotating in opposite directions by means of two bevel gears. Thanks to the sphero-cardanic suspension, it was possible to fix the change in the angle of attack from 0 ° to 9 °. According to Somalviko, the change in the frequency of the leading edge of the circular wing made the elevator wheels unnecessary, leaving only the tail fin stabilizer. The wings, instead of being fixed to the rest of the aircraft, were located on ball bearings and the rest of the fuselage could move around the central shaft. According to the intentions of the inventor, this system was supposed to perform automatic stabilization of the aircraft in flight due to simultaneous action of centripetal and centrifugal forces. In addition, according to him, in case of loss of the balance of the machine, it will be enough to return the aircraft in the flight line by rotating the fuselage around the central axis. In practice, by this decision, Somalvik thought to solve the problems of transverse and longitudinal automatic equilibrium. The momentary stability of the aircraft and the change in the angle of attack of the whole system of wings were to advantageously replace the ailerons on the corners, while retaining the horizontal planes. Wings were fastened with metal rods made of welded steel pipes, with a double linen coating and painted in several layers of enamel. The fuselage and tail unit were made with the same materials. In the cockpit, which did not differ from conventional aircraft, the pilot could change the trim with a flywheel that simultaneously controlled the elevator and the position of the ring stabilizer, which served to support the wings during the rotation. The steering wheels were controlled by a pedal. Tail empennage two-kilo, ovoid in shape.
 
During the First World War, engineer Giuseppe Somalvico developed a plane with a rotating wing, patented it on September 8, 1917. Immediately after the war, this respected graduate from Como, who had a technical studio at Volta Street, 50, tried his hand at building a curious seaplane, whose concept was based on the patents mentioned above and was completely new. Without any public or private financial support, Somalvico, driven by great passion, took on the enormous costs necessary to meet the possibility of building a prototype, giving it all his property and all the means of his family. he christened his car, calling it the Somalvico So.1 "David".

It was a seaplane biplane, which even at first glance was extremely strange: the wings were made of two round surfaces placed above and below the fuselage. These surfaces were circles with central holes suspended from a cardanic suspension, rotating in opposite directions with a variable frequency. The innovation in the form of a rotational motion of the wings was supposed to perform the function of dynamic equilibrium.

The wings were connected to each other by a vertical shaft of two parts rotating in opposite directions by means of two bevel gears. Thanks to the sphero-cardanic suspension, it was possible to fix the change in the angle of attack from 0 ° to 9 °. According to Somalviko, the change in the frequency of the leading edge of the circular wing made the elevator wheels unnecessary, leaving only the tail fin stabilizer. The wings, instead of being fixed to the rest of the aircraft, were located on ball bearings and the rest of the fuselage could move around the central shaft. According to the intentions of the inventor, this system was supposed to perform automatic stabilization of the aircraft in flight due to simultaneous action of centripetal and centrifugal forces. In addition, according to him, in case of loss of the balance of the machine, it will be enough to return the aircraft in the flight line by rotating the fuselage around the central axis. In practice, by this decision, Somalvik thought to solve the problems of transverse and longitudinal automatic equilibrium. The momentary stability of the aircraft and the change in the angle of attack of the whole system of wings were to advantageously replace the ailerons on the corners, while retaining the horizontal planes. Wings were fastened with metal rods made of welded steel pipes, with a double linen coating and painted in several layers of enamel. The fuselage and tail unit were made with the same materials. In the cockpit, which did not differ from conventional aircraft, the pilot could change the trim with a flywheel that simultaneously controlled the elevator and the position of the ring stabilizer, which served to support the wings during the rotation. The steering wheels were controlled by a pedal. Tail empennage two-kilo, ovoid in shape.

As far as we can judge, further flight attempts have not been made. Given the economic difficulties that the designer had, it was likely that the seaplane was dismantled to get anything, and the engine was sold. In a pamphlet entitled "Designing and constructing an airplane, a device of a heavy category," printed at his own expense in 1929, engineer Somalviko, in addition to confirming the validity of his seaplane and his inspirational concept, put forward a new version with a 360-hp chassis, screws and with a small auxiliary engine of 20 hp, designed to implement the movement of the rotation of the wings. Somalviko described it as

"Interrupted in-flight Eliaplane with supported surfaces rotating in the support state, not blocked, separate from the rest of the device and neutral with respect to the direction of travel."

The brochure concluded with a statement that was both an indictment and the last pathetic request for help.

"In view of obvious technical, financial and social reasons, the state should study the experience of launching an airplane launched by an individual with heroic and tireless victims, in order to show new aerodynamic laws in the interests of safety and experimental flight practice, and in the interests of science . "

As a curiosity, it can be recalled that Corriere della Sera on November 22, 1927 reprinted an article from the authoritative British newspaper The Times, which several days earlier reported literally the following:

"The Times reports that the project of a new airplane with round wings, developed by the Italian Vittorio Isacco, was acquired by the British Ministry of Aviation, which will build a sample for the experiment."

The prototype, which Isakko called elikogiro was actually built in the Cowes in the shops of the Saunders plant, was tested, but there was no follow-up. There is no doubt that engineer Somalviko, two days after the publication of the above-mentioned note in Corriere della Sera, defended the property of his research and experiments. in L'Ambrosiano on November 24, 1927, current disputes were considered:

"An engineer from Como defends the invention of an Eliaplane.Some Italian newspapers, getting the news of the Times, let him know that the Italian Vittorio Isakko was ready to sell to the British Ministry of Aviation a project for the construction of a new type of aircraft with rotating wings.The engineer, Professor Giuseppe Somalvico writes a letter from the province of Como, in which he defends his priority in constructing in his own way and at his own expense an aircraft with rotating wings, solving the problem of a fixed and built-in wing (as is practiced in the seg- ments day airplanes) - in the wing simple and stably supported and rotating with variable frequency with the help of a sphero-cardanic suspension coming from the gondola and, therefore, neutral with respect to the direction of movement and free from slipping. During the construction of the Elikoplan, the patent received by Somalviko on September 8 1917 was significantly improved. "

So.1 "David" is a rarity from past times and represents a unique and very personal attempt by engineer Somalviko to enter the aviation industry. The daughter told me that her father, economically ruined and deeply saddened, refused to take an interest in aviation.
But something of the old passion for flying remained in the family and his son Giuseppe was instilled with a volunteer pilot in Spain in the ranks of the Legionary Aviation (Aviazione Legionaria), shot down on the front by Santander on August 17, 1937, earning a silver medal in memory of him.

Specifications of Somalvico So.1 "David" are not known.

Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from the book "Strange cars in the history of aviation" Volume 2 ("Macchine Bizzarre nella storia dell'aviazione" Vol. 2), the nearest publication of the publishing house Olympia (Editoriale Olimpia).


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Although designed prior to the competition of the Royal Navy (patent September 8, 1917), the So. 1 "David" helicopter built by Como-based engineer Giuseppe Somalvico deserves a nod. The aircraft, which was also at home on the water, had two circular wings placed both atop and below the cockpit and rotated by an engine that also drove a standard two-bladed pusher propeller. While presenting some brilliant solutions for transverse and longitudinal stability, the craft was never able to take-off, due to the propeller breaking up during the craft's first test (24 October 1921) and which was followed by Somavico having a financial meltdown, a striking analogy between the fate of this Lake Como-based designer and that of some other Italian helicopter pioneers.

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Falternathistory.org.ua%2Fgidrosamolet-somalviko-lyubopytnaya-mashina-20-kh-godov-s-vrashchayushchimisya-krylyami

http://historylink101.com/bw/e_plane/early/slides/IMG_6979_e2a.html

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57702&page=2

(https://s18.postimg.cc/kpumx6bx5/SOMALVICO-01-640x829.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kd38qztn9/)

(https://s18.postimg.cc/ila9w5fg9/SOMALVICO-02-640x215.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 10, 2018, 02:40:11 AM
Thanks, CirX, if I understand correctly, it was a sort of flying gyroscope, but I still don't grasp where the lift came from and how banking/turning was meant to be possible. Anyway, as a patent exists somewhere, it would be interesting if an RC modeller rebuilt it in smaller scale as a proof of concept just for curiosity.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 10, 2018, 09:52:45 AM
And?!?! o_O
what plane is the next riddle! o_O
They are going to drive me crazy! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 10, 2018, 10:29:51 AM
Thanks, CirX, if I understand correctly, it was a sort of flying gyroscope, but I still don't grasp where the lift came from and how banking/turning was meant to be possible. Anyway, as a patent exists somewhere, it would be interesting if an RC modeller rebuilt it in smaller scale as a proof of concept just for curiosity.

Maybe it is the secret to many things....perhaps RC and real builders HAVE tried, and have disappeared... :o
Perhaps if you build something like this, men in black suits will visit you..... :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 10, 2018, 10:54:53 AM
CirX, thanks for saving me from a lot of explanations! ;)

Sniperton, great work, your turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 10, 2018, 03:32:18 PM
Thanks, Gianky, I hope this one will be less torturing.
Beware, I want us to be educated, and beyond the solution I also expect some story.

(https://s17.postimg.cc/j44j6pvwf/quest180410.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 10, 2018, 05:33:36 PM
You mean some story about how you doctored the image of a Campini Caproni?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on April 10, 2018, 05:40:47 PM
Nice catch Gianky. And nice photoshop work Snip.
(https://s18.postimg.cc/osde77c7d/Testing_the_Campini_Caproni.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 10, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Well, that fuselage is kind of unmistakable for an Italian who's an aviation enthusiast. ;)

Although I have to admit, photoshop was so good that Sniperton had me wondering if the German had created some Frankenplane after the Armistice! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 11, 2018, 01:04:23 AM
Is the rear half from That DB Spit?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 11, 2018, 01:07:51 AM
It is. CJ+ZY is the "Schmittfire".

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 11, 2018, 01:33:10 AM
The photoshop work was not made by me. And honestly, I myself was fooled by it. I only knew I had never seen such a bird, but shame as it is, I was not sure the picture was fake. As Gianky put it, I too 'wondered if the German had created some Frankenplane after the Armistice'. Anyway, the baton goes back to Gianky.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 11, 2018, 04:14:37 AM
Alright! How about we stick with rotors and experimental rigs?  ;D

(https://s9.postimg.cc/fyr0zff27/Mistery_rotorcraft.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 11, 2018, 07:08:29 AM
I know, I know, I know!!! 8)
This is for our german Luftwaffe.
We're currently searching for a replacement of the old CH-53G helicopters, which should be phased out in the 2019/2020.
Sikorsky offered the CH-53K "King Stallion", and Boeing the CH-47F "Chinook" Block II.
Now the CH-47G can carry only 8.7 tons of load (10.something with newer rotor blades yet to be certified), whereas the CH-53K carries an impressive 16+ tons.

This picture clearly shows Boeing's attempt to strip down the Chinook to fulfill Germany's request for more external load capacity.

CH-47G ("G for Germany"), no doubt. Thanks for the baton 8)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 11, 2018, 09:18:54 AM
You're correct, Mike, go right ahead!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 11, 2018, 10:02:00 AM
 ]clown[
I'll leave the baton right here on the table for the next best guess to pick it up 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 11, 2018, 01:33:43 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 12, 2018, 06:35:33 AM
Keyword: Experimental

This must be a Filper Research Corporation test rig. I haven't been able to find an actual name for this contraption.

Since it is as old as CH-53 and CH-47 it will probably not make it into the Luftwaffe. (New toys are so expensive, so you never know)

Does show a certain similarity to this:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/shhrxftdb/Filper.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 12, 2018, 02:08:26 PM
Nice job, LameHawk, that's exactly what it was: the Filper Beta test rig.

I took the picture from this site:

https://www.klassiker-der-luftfahrt.de/geschichte/flugzeuge/leichthubschrauber-filper-beta-200-konstruktion-und-finanzierung/488128?seite=3 (no, I don't understand German! :D ... and it's amazing how simply flipping an image confounds Google and Tineye!)

And here's Wikipedia page on the Beta series:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filper_Research_Beta

The machine you posted is the Beta 200 prototype.

The baton is yours, LameHawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 12, 2018, 02:55:28 PM
Thank you.

You are right. Google is easily confused by flipping the picture. It's not difficult however to reverse the picture!
I didn't do that. Instead it was enough to search for "twin rotor experimental"

Those vertical things on the rotorblades are a bit unusual. They must be what is called flybars or stabilizer bars, normally seen on twin bladed helicopters. So when I found the Filper Beta 200, I was pretty sure I was on the right track.

Anyway, what's this little thing:


(https://s9.postimg.cc/tin2jjqxb/SASQuiz40.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~CirX on April 13, 2018, 09:59:07 AM
reminds me of the bf-108, but only the tail part :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 14, 2018, 03:32:52 AM
It's a Latvian light two-seater, the VEF Irbitis I-12.

http://latvianaviation.com/index.php?en/content/airforce/LAF_VEF_I-12.ssi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 14, 2018, 03:54:32 AM
Very good, Sniper.  ;D

You again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 14, 2018, 04:37:54 AM
Not me again  :P
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 14, 2018, 06:15:45 AM
OK I'm in...

(http://www.rc-sim.de/wbb3/index.php?page=Attachment&attachmentID=21384&h=b43c3b614e6f8beb41bba4730d4a5e8eb17d7d0e)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 14, 2018, 07:00:42 AM
Bigger picture for not so good eyes, please?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 14, 2018, 02:31:51 PM
I see you are flying RealFlight. Very good!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 15, 2018, 09:26:03 AM
I see you are flying RealFlight. Very good!

Actually that's Aerofly5. similar levels of detail though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 17, 2018, 08:39:15 PM
The thread is dying. ::(
respecting the rules, I will consider it as an open round  :o

Guess this! ;D
(https://s9.postimg.cc/42w436ie7/guess1704.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 18, 2018, 06:44:39 AM
A plane that never made it:

Silvansky I-220

https://en.valka.cz/topic/view/62656/Silvanskij-I-220 (https://en.valka.cz/topic/view/62656/Silvanskij-I-220)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 18, 2018, 09:56:27 AM
Yep!
correct as usual LameHawk! ;D

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 18, 2018, 02:52:10 PM
Thank you loco.

Although just one detail, I believe this mighty airbrake exists on only one plane


(https://s9.postimg.cc/tivulf88f/SASQuiz41.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on April 18, 2018, 03:20:54 PM
OK I'm in...

Did we get an answer to this one yet? I might have missed it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 18, 2018, 10:43:53 PM
An answer to a virtual freestyle brainfart between a Bleriot, Breguet and Hanriot monoplane?
Nope.
If that was an aircraft, we might have got an answer.
Since it isn't, it's just pointless.
Otherwise we could as well hand some wax crayon to our neighbour's daughter, give her 10 minutes and ask what it is here then.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 18, 2018, 10:45:24 PM
I'm sure it's a Handley Page Halifax B Mk III  ;D

I remember having armed that landing gear in a plastic model 1/72.
was glue the oil radiator of bristol hercules engine a litle backwards and the wheels that were functionally retractable did not lock and model fell belly.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 19, 2018, 12:11:14 PM
I would have to agree with Loco as I have found the original picture:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/mitb4aoe3/255_BBD72-6311-47_CE-9_B28-_A9_E69_C474_A0_C.jpg)

Nice job Loco!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 19, 2018, 12:21:59 PM
I must admit that the coolest looking 'fax to me is always the early Mk I:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/cf4gxnve7/Handley_Page_Halifax_Mk_I_L7245_the_second_prototype_aircraft_at.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/jiccda8jj/Handley_Page_Halifax_Mk_I_L7245_the_second_prototype_aircraft_at.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/49meziuan/Handley_Page_Halifax_Mk_I_L7245_the_second_prototype_aircraft_at.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/49mezimkv/Handley_Page_Halifax_Mk_I_L7245_the_second_prototype_aircraft_in.jpg)

This cutaway shows the Mk II, the beauty of which is almost the same:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/5onzocq9p/85203067_o.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 20, 2018, 11:34:11 AM
We will continue waiting for the confirmation of LameHawk  ]salut[

until tomorrow ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 20, 2018, 12:25:15 PM
Sorry  - been away for a couple of days.

But of course Halifax is the only answer.

I also did Airfix's Halifax back in the sixties  (god I'm old) , and once you've seen it, you don't forget the details.

Loco - you have it


(https://s7.postimg.cc/mxmnx6uzv/Screenshot_2018-04-20-20-21-33-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 20, 2018, 01:28:53 PM
I must admit that the mk I has a lot of personality. And I really like planes with personality.
In general I don't think biplanes have much personality. They all look the same to me, as do many jet fighters of the fifties. Not to mention passenger planes.
Then there are the sexy ones like the Spitfire or the F-4.

Oh, I could go on like this....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 20, 2018, 01:31:54 PM
BTW P-51, you did find the actual picture I stole the detail from.

I usually get a lot of satisfaction from finding the picture!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 20, 2018, 02:11:22 PM
Good images LameHawk! :P

We must have armed the same... like this was mine (I guess it's still inside a box in the attic of my father's house) :-|

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ghps6foxb/Contents-_Halifax_B.MK.III-584.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 20, 2018, 02:13:48 PM
Let's try this canary then  ;D


(https://s9.postimg.cc/cy3ugpty7/guess1704d.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 20, 2018, 04:27:12 PM
This shouldn't be turned into the Plastix section, but this is how the poor thing looks like these days (you know the type who never throws anything out)
In the background my latest kit - the Panzerbücker. The concept is decidedly odd, but it is a beautiful little plane (a plane with personality!).

I suppose the F-5 in the picture just went for a close up - and he closed up!

(https://s9.postimg.cc/anez3zfxr/Halifax-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/n21r4bulb/Halifax-02.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 21, 2018, 12:55:57 AM
Guessing it's a Navy Culver - TD2C?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 21, 2018, 01:20:10 AM
Although I have it as a cluver PQ-14, the navy renamed it T2D2C-1 and change the color of this target drone.

correct Mexchiwa! ;D

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 21, 2018, 02:04:35 PM
An answer to a virtual freestyle brainfart between a Bleriot, Breguet and Hanriot monoplane?
Nope.
If that was an aircraft, we might have got an answer.
Since it isn't, it's just pointless.
Otherwise we could as well hand some wax crayon to our neighbour's daughter, give her 10 minutes and ask what it is here then.

Cheers!
Mike

Actually I posted a picture from the Deutsches Museum of the same aircraft, but it was a bit too small.

 It's not well known.  (http://www.reaa.ru/yabbfiles/Attachments/vollmoeller1910.jpg)

  Fer gawd's sake you think with all the German nationals here that someone would have recognized the 1910 Vollmoeller eindekker,  Thank goodness is wasn't the 1910 Grade Eindekker eh?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 21, 2018, 11:58:24 PM
Here's one: (https://s7.postimg.cc/jnqtyl5wb/xplane6.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 22, 2018, 01:19:54 AM
Interesting plane Unca, I apologize for my previous comment.
@Mexchiwa: Looks french. The engines nacelles definitely remind you of the Gnome Rhône 14M.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 22, 2018, 07:45:30 AM
Here is the cockpit

(https://s9.postimg.cc/4mre143dr/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Not going to answer this, as I did so not long ago in another quiz
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 22, 2018, 09:23:58 AM
Storebror - it's French (wheee!), and the engines are 14Rs...

Lamehawk - most photos involving this thing were from the inside out...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 22, 2018, 06:56:33 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCASE_SE-1010

https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-sud-est-se1010-carces-6-killed

Looks like it didn't have much luck.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 23, 2018, 12:08:53 AM
Yessir, it's all yours now

Reminds me of a French Rainbow, though not as high-performance, of course
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 23, 2018, 03:06:54 AM
Would have been surely harder without the old farts' pointers! Cheers to you! ;D

Here you go, guys!

(https://s9.postimg.cc/s7mpqw2z3/Mistery_airplane.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Try to name the exact variant, if you can, since it has a distinctive trait in respect to the more common one.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 23, 2018, 03:10:43 AM
A-400M?
*SCNR*
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Benno on April 23, 2018, 03:59:32 AM
Some early Sikorsky  ?????????????
OldFart
Benno
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 23, 2018, 05:40:30 AM
Sikorsky S-43B with twin rudders/fins, the Baby Clipper.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 23, 2018, 09:06:00 AM
Nice job, Fester, your turn!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikorsky_S-43
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 23, 2018, 09:27:43 AM

Here's one I've wanted to build as an R/C flying scale model.

(https://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/9/6/9/a10904165-184-guessthisplane1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 23, 2018, 10:16:58 AM
That's a tad easier.
The design clearly shows that it's a german "Taube" (pigeon) type.
In contrast to the Etrich (or Rumpler, the brand they were sold at) Taube, this one is a biplane - german "Doppeldecker".
Merge the two words and you get the "Doppeltaube" and that's just what it is:
The Doppeltaube, built by Albatros in 1911.

(https://s14.postimg.cc/irurqleg1/doppeltaube-1.jpg)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/6pzdwgcxd/doppeltaube-2.jpg)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/teokw120x/doppeltaube-3.jpg)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/e5yni9g29/doppeltaube-4.jpg)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/zfm9t4yxt/doppeltaube-1.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/ra47uzaot/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 23, 2018, 11:30:00 AM
Gotta love those early airplanes with "morphing" wings: in the future, we'll go back to that.

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-successfully-tests-shape-changing-wing-for-next-generation-aviation
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 23, 2018, 11:56:16 AM
 Mike got it.  ;) 

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 23, 2018, 02:30:44 PM
Not quite the multi-functionality of a F-35.....

But what a beautiful little aircraft  :-*
Thanks Unca  ;D

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 23, 2018, 05:10:52 PM
Fester,

We share a similar dream.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 23, 2018, 10:35:01 PM
Mike got it.  ;)
Thanks Unca, here we go with the next one:

(https://s14.postimg.cc/nnghinjzl/quest_2018-04-24.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on April 24, 2018, 03:38:53 AM
reconnaissance plane "Moran-Solnier" L parasol, produced in Sweden under the designation "Tulin" type D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2018, 04:01:09 AM
Absolutely correct Stiv, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on April 24, 2018, 05:24:08 AM
here we go with the next one:
(https://s9.postimg.cc/s19ze2orz/67478.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 24, 2018, 05:45:14 AM
mexchiwa mentioned the French Rainbow.

This IS the French Rainbow: Couzinet 70 'Arc en Ciel' III

BTW Aviafrance https://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php (https://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php) is the best reference on French aircraft

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on April 24, 2018, 07:21:48 AM
your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 24, 2018, 07:25:16 AM
A little compact perhaps


(https://s9.postimg.cc/56c58rwxr/SASQuiz42.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 24, 2018, 09:13:09 AM
Looks like a submarine borne folding floatplane

It's an Arado 231?

(http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Braas/12355L.jpg)

(http://www.histaviation.com/images/wwb_img5788.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 24, 2018, 09:25:11 AM
Fester,

We share a similar dream.

I like aesthetically weird looking planes, There's a Sommer Biplane from this era that I also think is really cool looking, as is the Handley-Page type G biplane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 24, 2018, 01:37:00 PM
Got to Hand it to you.
You are of course right.
Your turn Fester
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 24, 2018, 07:29:10 PM

 (https://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/9/6/9/a10907828-108-guessthisplane2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 02:14:05 AM
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.4 (prototype)
http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Crafts/Craft29794.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Unca-Fester on April 25, 2018, 08:06:52 AM
And sniperton has guessed this one.  Bravo!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 11:18:13 AM
Thanks, then let's have this elegant floatplane:


(https://s9.postimg.cc/68n8tzt1b/quest180425.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2018, 11:40:03 AM
Blohm und Voss Ha-139
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 11:43:29 AM
It was pretty fast, James. Now I regret that I didn't opt for this one instead:
8)
(https://s9.postimg.cc/73edtg5lr/Floats_388x466.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2018, 11:50:23 AM
Get ready to get stumped.......

(https://s7.postimg.cc/5h4nk426j/8_F4_E3344-6_EA1-41_CF-_BCD7-4_C98_AD134_A5_B.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 12:25:38 PM
Anyone confused by James' language, see here:

https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/get-stumped.2098388/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 25, 2018, 12:35:12 PM
Seems old glider wings...
British or German?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2018, 03:14:22 PM
No, the wings are original to the craft.

You figure out the country, otherwise it would be too easy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2018, 03:18:06 PM
In spite of my miserable memory I actually remembered the name of this one.

Shapley Kittiwake

Its Pobjoy engine is quite distinctive. And I guess the inspiration was the gull wing of the BV (which in my opinion is not a very elegant aircraft).

Seems like only two were made - both crashed
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2018, 03:30:50 PM
Lame, you got it again!

The Ha-139 was not the inspiration actually. I’ve had that picture on standby for quite some time now.

Your turn Lame.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 03:44:40 PM
And I guess the inspiration was the gull wing of the BV (which in my opinion is not a very elegant aircraft).

What? Gull wings with four engines? Not elegant? Name your friends for the duel!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2018, 03:57:38 PM
Shouldn't be too difficult to find a couple of inept types.

And duellists should stand a mile apart, each armed with a brick (I think it was Mark Twain who had a suggestion along those lines)  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2018, 04:01:14 PM
Though it shouldn't be too difficult to find an elegant gull wing type (of aircraft) I'll let them lie for a while.

This one is not among the most elegant either (although better). What's this tree hugging type?

(https://s9.postimg.cc/kuwn18e7z/SASQuiz43.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 25, 2018, 04:18:48 PM
Douglas B-19?
(I'm myopic, so one mile apart shall be fine not to hit a barn.)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 25, 2018, 04:46:57 PM
That's right: The Douglas XB-19.

Your turn, Sniper - I expect you'll find a nice elegant plane to please our collective eyes.

And as for eyesight, this is a self portrait (early type selfie)
(https://s9.postimg.cc/uw62nxe0f/ben_turpin.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 26, 2018, 02:25:09 AM
Thanks, Hawk, let's have this easy one, a respectable piece of traditional British elegance.
 :P

(https://s17.postimg.cc/4o665fhsf/quest180426.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on April 26, 2018, 02:44:10 AM
Is that a Sikorsky S-58 that finally understood that having your wings flying all around the place is not a very sound way of flying?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 07:25:08 AM
Airspeed AS.39 Fleet Shadower
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 26, 2018, 07:36:44 AM
Close, but be more precise. Pay attention to the tail section and the landing gear/wing struts part.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2018, 07:39:50 AM
About as elegant as Short Seamew or Sturgeon. I quite agree  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 07:45:00 AM
woops! My bad!

General Aircraft Fleet Shadower

Triple Tail, tricycle landing gear
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 07:48:08 AM
The tail threw me off. The later General Aircraft model had a single tail.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 26, 2018, 07:54:13 AM
Yep, it's astonishing how similar these two designs are. As if they were only variants of the same type.
Anyway, the baton is yours.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 07:57:40 AM
A bit different now:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/83d5ovffv/E8937561-1_AF8-4_C99-8_B56-_F300_D67_CACA8.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2018, 09:13:45 AM
Still British though.

Supermarine Seagull

(https://s9.postimg.cc/5qnyjesbz/Seagull.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jx3pen36z/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 09:23:55 AM
Nice going Lame!

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2018, 09:32:31 AM
Now we are getting cute


(https://s9.postimg.cc/rfmung2bj/SASQuiz44.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 09:42:05 AM
Stits SA-2A Sky Baby
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 26, 2018, 09:55:57 AM
Good grief :o - you are fast!

Back to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 10:09:58 AM
MWAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Try this:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/yfto8ohep/E9_FA8920-9_EC4-4058-_AA40-_C1_A4323_FD640.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 26, 2018, 10:59:59 AM
I know this, but I don't tell  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 26, 2018, 11:21:49 AM
Great idea. Pasta and King Prawns today. Really nice, thanks for the suggestion James 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 26, 2018, 11:45:24 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZeOlhRXUAAA8St.jpg)

Not my kind of food : total allergia !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2018, 11:56:52 AM
Me too!

I would die if I ate this
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 26, 2018, 12:11:52 PM
Fine with me, means that I can have more  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 26, 2018, 12:16:17 PM
Really sorry to hear about it. It's one of the most delicious things I ever ate along with bistecca fiorentina and Croatian-style sea bream roasted on live charcoal.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on April 26, 2018, 12:30:30 PM
I just got to try the Royal Reds last weekend. They are very popular here in Alabama.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/3p3iw2k8j/Royal_Red_Shrimp07.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

They are very good. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 26, 2018, 02:42:59 PM
Fine with me, means that I can have more  :P

Prawns and all seafood are really not for me... prefer cheese, but has nothing to see with our mistery plane (unlike prawns...) !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 26, 2018, 10:32:06 PM
Looks like I should come to Alabama.
Royal Reds we can't get here for money.
Black Tiger is about €300 per kg.
So... don't bash me, but for the quick&dirty dinner, together with Spaghetti, tomate sauce and some fresh herbs, these had to do the trick yesterday:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/txn8m9axd/opt.2800w.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/54dollrwt/)

prefer cheese
Oh yeah! This one gets you plenty of free space for 24 hours at least, you'll be socially inacceptable 'cause you'll smell from every pore:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/66nv470gh/348-1315.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Stainless on April 27, 2018, 02:30:27 AM
When I worked in China I went to a particular restaurant a lot because it did a prawn dish  that was mind blowing.

The prawns were so huge you got one per person.

Can't find an image that is the same size, but the nearest I can see is this.

(https://s14.postimg.cc/ihulsyg6p/Giant-_Asian-_Tiger-_Prawn-_Threatens-_Texas-_Gulf-_Coast.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

That's a bit smaller than we used to get......... damn my mouth is watering  :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 27, 2018, 02:37:36 AM
Ah yes...
(https://s14.postimg.cc/b35a0lhgh/monster-hummer.jpg)

Fukushima crayfish as it seems.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 05:55:02 AM
Stop pfaffing about and someone guess it already!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 27, 2018, 06:17:08 AM
Mike - since it seems like you have had Gamle Oles far lying around for the last two years, it must be something like Gamle Oles farfar - and quite deadly by now
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 27, 2018, 06:36:12 AM
I've been thinking twice before posting the pic actually.
Don't want the US/French/UK guys to visit my house for a "chemical weapons location" cleaning job lol 8)
Although to be precise, it's a biological weapon - if at all.

Anyway. James is slowly getting annoyed so before this starts getting mean, back to the Prawns! 8)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 06:38:35 AM
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! NO MORE HINTS! JUST GUESS THE DAMN PLANE!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 27, 2018, 06:58:06 AM
F-35? ]dontknow[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 07:04:31 AM
I hate you.  ):(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 27, 2018, 07:30:18 AM
I know that plane. But I don't tell.  :P
Seafood, seafood, shallala  ]headbang[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 27, 2018, 07:40:07 AM
I hate you.  ):(
I thought you hate Prawns? ]thefinger[

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 08:13:23 AM
MIKE! SNIPER!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 27, 2018, 09:00:03 AM
MIKE! SNIPER!

What's wrong with us? Anyone insisting on prawns has positively and constructively contributed to the solution of the quest. We did our best, what else could we do?  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 09:10:07 AM
What else could you do? WHAT ELSE COULD YOU DO?!!!!!!! You could give an answer to the question.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on April 27, 2018, 09:49:01 AM
It's a sea plane used for fishing for Prawns?  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 10:13:15 AM
You guys are an enigma. You are both helpful and unhelpful at exactly the same time. You are a conceptual nightmare.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 27, 2018, 10:18:56 AM
It's a sea plane used for fishing for Prawns?  :P

I am dead laughing ! especially because... I am allergic to Prawns !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 27, 2018, 11:41:18 AM
It's shocking how many people here have prawn allergy. Really. I feel very lucky that I have none. I used to have hey-fever, which ruined all my holidays when I was a child, but as the only gain of ageing it's gone now. Proper allergy is more serious, it's not just a nuisance as hey-fever is. I wish you all all the best in the hope that one day you can enjoy prawns and seafood.
Gents, could anyone please type "prawn" and "airplane" into the search box of his browser, so that we could finally reconciliate James who's obviously going mad in case you fail to do that very soon.
James, relax, we're just enjoying our lives and irony, and I will be forever proud of being called a 'conceptual nightmare'.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 11:57:40 AM
I’m happy that you enjoy my suffering.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 27, 2018, 12:01:27 PM
Suffering is no joy. Don't do that. Otherwise, we enjoy ourselves, not your suffering. Your suffering is no joy for us. So don't do that, unless you enjoy it.  ;) :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 12:02:55 PM
Conceptual nightmare....see what I mean?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 27, 2018, 12:46:49 PM
For some reason it reminds me of an old joke.

"Hit me",the masochist said.
"No", the sadist said
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 27, 2018, 12:50:10 PM
I love  prawn ... but I'm allergic only to its peels, like most people allergies to mites. they have a common background even with the arachnids, there is a protein of their exoskeleton that is what caused the allergy.
So if you are allergic to prawn, just make sure you remove all the shell and you can enjoy the tasty meat.
It must be done in cold. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 27, 2018, 01:33:57 PM
Gents, could you please type in fn "prawn" and fn "airplane" into that bloody search box?! I can't do that, since I declared I wouldn't do, but the sufferings of this young soul hit me very strong. Show mercy, be generous, give me the relief of not being guilty in a cruel scheme which was not devised by me.

@Lame: who's who?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Rogue Pilot on April 27, 2018, 03:29:42 PM



(https://s17.postimg.cc/nduzi6chb/prawn_cover.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8unugrjcb/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/5b1wqy8wv/db6fd42e2525df9487f3145221fa096b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on April 27, 2018, 05:41:51 PM
LMFAO!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 27, 2018, 06:15:28 PM
How did you ever figure it out?  :P

Thank you for ending my suffering Rogue.

It‘s your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Rogue Pilot on April 27, 2018, 07:24:53 PM
Thanks P-51 and you're welcome but I'll pass . Open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 28, 2018, 08:22:12 AM
For some inexplicable reason another old joke came to mind:

I don't suffer from persecution mania.
It's only something they all say because they are out to get me
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 28, 2018, 08:43:14 AM
I‘m going to put aside my fears of renewed joking for a moment and present you guys with something SIMPLE so that there is no possible way to extend hilarity at my expense past the three page mark like last time.
 
So try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/tgurcv7iz/831_AE71_D-_F493-4_BA2-_B022-35457_A052_C07.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 28, 2018, 09:10:51 AM
Cheer up - we do love you  :-*

Can't say these early types are a speciality.
Looks like a very early canard type...
French maybe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on April 28, 2018, 09:41:42 AM
Appears to be some sort of experimental Voisin Canard,
but the corrugation on the wing surface has me stumped.
Had to take a close look at first
to make sure it wasn't a Bleriot with the pilot facing backward for laughs.
Good one.. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 28, 2018, 11:50:01 AM
For the shape of the corrugated sheet wings, similar to the roofs of a warehouse, a civil engineer had something to do with it. :o

I bet a roasted duck for that! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 28, 2018, 02:35:03 PM
Canard it was - and German

Reissner Ente

https://reissner-guben.org/stories/6-hans-j-reissner (https://reissner-guben.org/stories/6-hans-j-reissner)

This was the reason for thinking French:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/3sxf3c3jj/Les_3_canards.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ig7fp42z/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 28, 2018, 05:19:31 PM
Lame,

That is incorrect. Guess again please.

Hold on. Lame, you are technically correct. I was always taught that this was the furst Hugo Junkers design which is what threw me off of you guess. My bad.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on April 28, 2018, 07:32:08 PM
So...after the prawn, it's all about ducks now ?  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 29, 2018, 01:17:54 AM
(https://s31.postimg.cc/xcwwf2bpn/1172.jpg)
Yummy ]thumbsup[

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 29, 2018, 02:36:06 AM
Much better, especially Chinese way...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 29, 2018, 06:38:32 AM
What loco so precisely pointed out.

This is where I might have suggested a couple of duck dishes - like Grumman or Fw. But no.

 "and now for something completely different"

What's this poor thing:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/8u59nqk4f/SASQuiz45.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 29, 2018, 05:04:02 PM
All 3 of these would be a challenge.  Potez 63 on the left?  Looks like a prewar French DH Drover (if there was such a thing...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 29, 2018, 11:26:26 PM
I do not know which is the one that is in the foreground... but due to its state, seems that it would have resisted in the battle of the thermopylae. ;)

Mexchiwa, The one on the left in my opinion is a Potez 631...  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 12:33:20 AM
The poor bird in front is a Spartan Cruiser (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartan_Cruiser) II S/N 5, original British registration G-ACJO, yugoslavian registration YU-SAN, nickname "Ljubljana", operated by Aeroput (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeroput) airline in Yugoslavia.
Some sources claim that the picture was from a crash landing, but that's not true.
YU-SAN and YU-SAO were used until mid-1938 on the Sušak line, when they were withdrawn in reserve with 2239 hours of flight (YU-SAN) and 2337 hours (YU-SAO).
The plane that crashed on July 15, 1936 during the departure from the Ljubljana Airport, was YU-SAP, the only Cruiser II which was licence-built by Zmaj aircraft company (https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/zmaj-aircraft.19359/) in Zemun (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zemun).
On that occasion pilot Mikhail Jaroshenko, radio-telegraphist Tom Anusic and all 5 passengers who were in it, were missing.

At the beginning of the war, aircraft that failed to fly to warplanes were damaged or unprepared.
YU-SAO "Sušak" tried to fly but was damaged on that occasion.
"Lubljana" was captured and was at Zemun airport, where she waited for her further fate.

Some more pictures of YU-SAN:
(https://s17.postimg.cc/bnwobhwfz/ljubljana.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/84aqlpgvj/quest.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/u3h58x5fj/Spartan_Cruiser_YU-_SAN.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/xn32yqvan/YU-_SAN.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/5a7l8a1un/YU-_SAN_bitolj.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/ug8jf4ikf/YU-_SAN_kr_tenje.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/rm5e1mydr/yu-san-spartan-cruiser-ii-yasig-630.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/ied5kxz1b/YU-_SANZemundump1941.jpg)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/w81ia0erz/zemun-dump-1941.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 01:04:10 AM
Hey Big  Brother - a very fine answer.

Actually I don't much like aircraft cemetery pictures.  They are kind of depressing. The waste!

And I hadn't thought about the Drover likeness  - but yes, it is quite true .  ;D

So Mike - a well deserved cigar
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 02:45:19 AM
Thanks LameHawk 8)
This is probably not too hard, albeit not quite obvious at first glance:

(https://s17.postimg.cc/o96c6rej3/quest_2018-04-30.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 06:48:18 AM
Heinkel He 111G-3, Werk # 1884

Here is the same picture from behind:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/86uqipz9n/BC20_F440-665_E-471_A-9_FDE-1_A1_CBA1576_BA.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 06:52:24 AM
Just about to say 'Augsburg'

- and if you understand Swedish. http://lae.blogg.se/2017/november/heinkeln-som-skots-ner-vid-viken-1944.html (http://lae.blogg.se/2017/november/heinkeln-som-skots-ner-vid-viken-1944.html)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 06:58:57 AM
Thats actually in Copenhagen
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 07:12:24 AM
Seems like just south of the small town of Køge, about 30 km south-west of Copenhagen (My home turf as it is)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/eoll6o0xr/Sj_lland.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 07:16:37 AM
Hmm interesting
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 07:59:30 AM
Heinkel He 111G-3
That's correct.

Werk # 1884

Here is the same picture from behind:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/86uqipz9n/BC20_F440-665_E-471_A-9_FDE-1_A1_CBA1576_BA.jpg)
That's incorrect.
It's plain to see that it's a different plane, different location.
The only thing I have shopped out was the Balkenkreuz.
Your plane shows two stripes which are not there on the quest plane.
Furthermore the quest plane obviously is lying on a road, which is not the case for #1884.
Propellor positions differ too.
Last but not least, you can see a building which would have been visible on your tail image if it would have been the same plane.

Actually the plane is WerkNr. 1885 (really! Right the next serial!).
The crash happened at BFS 3 (Blindflugschule, blind flying school) in Neukuhren on 25 January 1942.
Because of engine failure, the plane couldn't gain height on takeoff.

So... even though the details were incorrect, the baton goes to you James for identifying the plane type correctly.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 08:44:30 AM
Damn, one werke nummer off!

Oh well,

Try this then:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/dnhzqoxez/1_F33_AE6_A-6160-49_AF-9_CC8-4_C1061_E5_A442.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 08:49:40 AM
1/72?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 09:04:00 AM
B-21 LRS-B. No doubt about it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 09:08:17 AM
Careful - I'm not sure james has recovered entirely yet  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 09:09:29 AM
He had to swallow an RS-82 of mine on short distance yesterday, so maybe you're right LH 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 09:34:02 AM
You mean you actually shot him down with an RS-82?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 09:39:14 AM
That is correct Lame, he absolutely did.  :P

May I also add that I was on HIS OWN TEAM!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 30, 2018, 09:40:04 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 30, 2018, 09:45:12 AM
You said something to the effect of "ease my pain" James, maybe I misunderstood 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 10:06:07 AM
Perhaps
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 11:17:31 AM
To reiterate what quest it is:
 
(https://s7.postimg.cc/dnhzqoxez/1_F33_AE6_A-6160-49_AF-9_CC8-4_C1061_E5_A442.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 30, 2018, 11:26:26 AM
It's obviously a variant of the Lockheed Constellation.

Glazed nose and a navigator dome implies a bomber variant. No such was actually ever built, but since the photo is of a model that doesn't matter.

The only planned bomber variant of the Constellation was the B-30, but AFAIK it was supposed to get a new (wider) fuselage. The model (to me at least) appears to have the standard Connie fuselage.

This was the mockup / scale model of the proposed and unbuilt XB-30:

(http://www.anigrand.com/images/items/AA4030_XB-30/AA4030_XB-30_real_1.gif)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 11:36:03 AM
Radoye you sunovabitch!

That is absolutely correct! It is an XB-30 variant.

Good job!

Your turn!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on April 30, 2018, 05:17:38 PM
OK this shouldn't be too hard:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/59pbzvcvv/guesswhat.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 30, 2018, 07:52:12 PM
A bear patrol at the precise moment when is hit by an inflatable SA missile, fired from Eskimo igloo, propelled by farts of a family and they 24 siberian husky dogs  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2018, 09:35:43 PM
Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 01, 2018, 07:21:57 AM
Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck

That's what it is. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 01, 2018, 09:33:03 AM
This one might be a little difficult so apologies in advance.

(https://s17.postimg.cc/6gzh6meof/25_A7_E8_DE-8_D00-461_D-_A33_C-_E3537_EB5_D429.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 01, 2018, 04:30:17 PM
How accurate is your model James? :-| o_O
if it is of the ilk of the things that you are posting in this thread of the plastix section:
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,58581.0.html
we are lost. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 01, 2018, 07:36:57 PM
It is rather accurate.

This is a scale R/C model of a very real aircraft. When I built this plane I was given a lot of attention at the club field for how accurate it is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 02, 2018, 07:16:22 AM
Not exactly my line either, so a wild guess: Airphibian
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 02, 2018, 10:03:57 AM
Something Bellanca?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 02, 2018, 10:11:57 AM
I’ll give you the year it first flew.

1938
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 02, 2018, 01:42:11 PM
I can only guess because the only unusual feature is the tubular structure behind the windshield. :-[

I'm going to risk something very obvious, but for something you have to start.

Piper J3 Cub  :P

In order to be more precise we should have at least some amount of alar placed, or the confirmation that does not have them.
Air intakes on the hood and know if the 4 spots on the left side of the nose belong to the model or the table. o_O

Could you put the wings, the engine and take the same picture again? :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 02, 2018, 02:19:34 PM
Sure,

But it is missing the struts at the moment.

Here are three:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/cph8zf22j/B1_F37_B38-777_E-4_A30-9638-_EEF17888_EAE5.jpg)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/orcmtk3l7/DA64582_D-99_C6-4_FE9-_B036-_D815314_D613_C.jpg)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/4wql7f8y3/EC0_B4514-_ADD8-4291-996_E-_F40_E7305_FEB9.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on May 02, 2018, 03:04:46 PM
James -
I'm probably wrong but it looks a like an RWD 5 of some configuration.
Nice model..would like to see it fly.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on May 02, 2018, 03:09:24 PM
Piper PA-15, 16, 17?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 02, 2018, 03:40:50 PM
Not a Piper and not an RWD.

I will give you another couple hints;

The previous variant of this plane was at one point called “the worlds most beautiful plane”

Only 12 were built of this version

It was powered by a Menasco C-4 inline

There is one in the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s museum.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 02, 2018, 06:10:50 PM
Hmmmm.... too many hints, now! :)

Rearwin 6000M 'Speedster'

https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa-museum/museum-collection/aircraft-collection-folder/1938-rearwin-6000m-speedster---n20741

https://www.google.it/search?hl=en&biw=1920&bih=968&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=-lLqWoWSNIjzkwXW7qngAQ&q=Rearwin+6000M+%27Speedster%27&oq=Rearwin+6000M+%27Speedster%27&gs_l=psy-ab.12...22263.22263.0.23532.1.1.0.0.0.0.142.142.0j1.1.0....0...1c.2.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.ooXs0nFB1_U
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 02, 2018, 08:47:49 PM
Absolutely right Gianky!

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 03, 2018, 03:08:14 AM
Here you are!

(https://s9.postimg.cc/uuxk4gdv3/Wut.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I hope you guys haven't already had it!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 03, 2018, 04:56:34 AM
PZL Belphegor
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 03, 2018, 05:10:01 AM
I wanna know the name of the other manifacturer and the designation of the plane!*

You guys are too fast to be old farts!!!  ::( ::( ::(

*Joking, it's right airplane, of course, so go ahead, James.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 03, 2018, 06:19:52 AM
That is the most Il-2 plane ever built. A jet biplane.....hmmmm

This one should be very simple:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/uqvucvv8b/0_CE9_AFEF-34_C3-48_B7-9_C62-446_F9_B125120.jpg)

Enjoy!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 03, 2018, 09:27:24 AM
Pemberton-Billing PB 31 - the most graceful quad twin ever built...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 03, 2018, 09:40:12 AM

(https://s7.postimg.cc/uqvucvv8b/0_CE9_AFEF-34_C3-48_B7-9_C62-446_F9_B125120.jpg)


Don't know why, but the first thing I thought of were these guys....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZmb2xc_LdQ

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 03, 2018, 10:13:04 AM
I know right
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 04, 2018, 05:57:59 AM
Pemberton-Billing PB 31 - the most graceful quad twin ever built...

Was it the only quad twin ever built? :p
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 04, 2018, 06:08:17 AM
That is correct Mex

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on May 04, 2018, 08:51:12 AM
You mean.. that contraption is for real!?
Apparently for Zeppelin Interception.
How successful was this aircraft, James?
(https://s18.postimg.cc/5jxx30yzd/image.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 04, 2018, 09:58:03 AM
Now for something more futuristic:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/ygrsupuzf/xplane7.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 04, 2018, 02:46:43 PM
Ani,

Only one was ever built and it is said that it possessed good flight characteristics  but it did not meet the requirements for its role as an anti-zeppelin platform.

It was quite a strange aircraft with extremely strange wing planform. In side photos the extreme wing sweepback is fairly evident.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 05, 2018, 12:54:58 AM
Now for something more futuristic:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/ygrsupuzf/xplane7.jpg)
That is something.
As apparently it never flew and is not really meant to be identifyable, there's no need to dig any deeper.

In the same way, let me ask back what this is:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/f81wo2gp7/silly_quest.jpg)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Bizu on May 05, 2018, 02:49:49 AM
Mike, that's a wing!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 05, 2018, 06:57:02 AM
Winglet, I'd say
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 05, 2018, 09:20:35 AM
Don't think it's a winglet -looks like it has control surfaces....

Anyway, Storebror doesn't know mine, anyone else have a guess?  Like a lot of mine, it's French...

Doesn't have winglets, and it's not an F-35 (or Rafale...) but it does have lots of flying surfaces....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 05, 2018, 11:31:29 AM
Claude Chudzik CC-02?


(https://s14.postimg.cc/5axfzbha9/cc02.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 05, 2018, 03:28:19 PM
Yessir - identifiable and in flight. Your turn - but in the meantime I’d like to figure out what Storebror posted. Vapor trail coming off the tip?  Any clues?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 05, 2018, 05:31:50 PM
Ok, this should  be pretty easy:


(https://s14.postimg.cc/8kup8gfy9/What_Is.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


And Mike: I daresay it's a vertical stabilizer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 05, 2018, 06:07:57 PM
SAAB Draken

And Mike, is that a Boeing Sonic Cruiser?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 06, 2018, 01:28:01 AM
It is something.
Okay mex, it's actually a plane you've been referring to, but let me say that I don't quite follow the idea of raising the level of obfuscation by showing such little parts of already-hard-to-know planes that they go way beyond any means of identification other than excessive googling.
Might be just me, but I thought this thread was about guessing planes, not about googling possible candidates for small chunks of plastics, what-ifs and prototypes where it'd be hard enough to know them by their full picture.
Anyway if you deem it feasible... as I said, might be just me.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 06, 2018, 01:50:25 AM
SAAB Draken

Correct. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 06, 2018, 04:17:25 PM
Try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/4uxv5gazv/9103_A45_F-_DD21-4_DD0-9_AF4-672432_DF69_FF.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on May 06, 2018, 06:42:10 PM
Try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/4uxv5gazv/9103_A45_F-_DD21-4_DD0-9_AF4-672432_DF69_FF.jpg)


James

HALBERSTADT  D-V
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 06, 2018, 07:20:21 PM
Its a D.IV but close enough.

Your turn Stiv!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on May 06, 2018, 08:07:27 PM

(https://s17.postimg.cc/bvktetldr/untitled.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 06, 2018, 08:33:13 PM
Breguet Bre.4?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on May 06, 2018, 09:57:51 PM
Breguet Bre.4?
no
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 06, 2018, 10:19:22 PM
The roundels are russian, the design looks like Voisin, so this should be of the Voisin III family.
Could be an "L" or "LB" type Voisin (LA or LA S as the french called them), hard to tell since the gun isn't identifyable.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on May 07, 2018, 04:59:42 AM
The roundels are russian, the design looks like Voisin, so this should be of the Voisin III family.
Could be an "L" or "LB" type Voisin (LA or LA S as the french called them), hard to tell since the gun isn't identifyable.

Cheers!
Mike
Bravo! Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 07, 2018, 05:55:19 AM
Thanks stiv!

This is not meant to be excessively hard to solve, but I thought that the picture itself is interesting enough to make it into this quest.
So... what is it?

(https://s18.postimg.cc/5bbex8yt5/quest_2018-05-07.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hpy6xkqb9/)

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2018, 06:38:51 AM
I see you took our conversation to heart.

It‘s an He 111Z
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 07, 2018, 07:50:41 AM
Sure I did James, and of course you're absolutely right.
Still dreamin' of that pair of Jugs 8)

Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2018, 09:17:04 AM
Alright then, try this:

(https://s7.postimg.cc/dtxmgh3e3/14076_BD2-_D06_A-47_E4-9_ADD-5_F59_DF2_EFE48.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 07, 2018, 10:42:09 AM
DC-5 prototype.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/iq7rx41sv/quest180507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3u98piqe3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 07, 2018, 11:30:24 AM
You are ruining many of the ones I have stored in my file. o_O
This was being macerated for more than a year  ::( ::( ::(
(https://s9.postimg.cc/qukhfwqjz/DC-5_Japan.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 07, 2018, 12:40:20 PM
Me?  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2018, 12:50:45 PM
No Sniperton, He was talking to me. Youre safe for now.

By the way, it is your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 07, 2018, 02:11:03 PM
To both! :o

for posting it ... and for guess it before I see it! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 08, 2018, 01:52:31 AM
Sorry, loco, I hope this time you can see it before someone else guesses it.

(https://s17.postimg.cc/gnqyfdjfj/quest180508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/scuy3cae3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 08, 2018, 01:57:23 AM
F-35.
Sorry Loco.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 08, 2018, 02:53:58 AM
If I google for Luftwaffe F-35, I get "German Air Force chief told to stop talking about the F-35 or risk being fired".  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 08, 2018, 08:49:12 AM
Do not apologize guys, it's the price of being at the bottom of the world. 8)
As Mike's response on an F-35 was not discarded, I'm afraid of jumping forward. ;D

I thought that these vehicles were only "Russian´s things" but when I goglear ekranoplan redirected me to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_vehicle

It highlights only two countries that did these things before the 80 ': Soviet Union and Germany. I guess they are the only ones who dare to turn something that flies 30cm above water o_O

Is an RFB X-114 by Alexander Lippisch
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 09, 2018, 03:44:28 AM
It could fly well over 1m over the water, but your guess is correct, Loco.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2018, 09:12:32 AM
Thank you! ;D
let's go with one easy
guess this
(https://s31.postimg.cc/ke74msbh7/guess1704b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 09, 2018, 11:04:09 AM
Master Fighter?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2018, 01:37:36 PM
is not a Miles M.24 Master Fighter of 1940
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2018, 03:11:20 PM
From after the war (the big one), and intended as a Harvard replacement. merlin engine, a couple of hundred built.

Boulton-Paul P.108 Balliol
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2018, 05:28:11 PM
Yes LameHawk... was the 3 seat Balliol

you turn now  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 10, 2018, 01:53:59 PM
Indeed it was an easy one. I'm not sure this one is too difficult either


(https://s31.postimg.cc/s3wgbp2pn/SASQuiz46.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2018, 05:53:08 PM
I'm sure know him, and because of you, LameHawk  8)
I think was looking for the nightmare of
an Aerodynamische Versuchsanstalt AVA AF-2 posted on this tread by you.
It was like a Storch Fischer but at the same time it was not. o_O

Was so complicated that I had extended search to all the split windshield airplanes where the edge of attack of the wing advances few inches forward from glases.  :-[

This is cute and ordinary. ;)

Lets see if any other guy wanth guess.  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2018, 07:02:18 PM
De Havilland Puss Moth?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2018, 08:55:11 PM
I'm sure you have it James! ;D
is a De haviland DH.80A Puss Moth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Puss_Moth

Waiting LameHawk confirmation. ]salut[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 11, 2018, 07:18:25 AM
So sorry, loco, that you had to work so hard with the AVA  ;D

That's what I enjoy the most: the hunt and the things you learn along the way.

http://www.goodall.com.au/australian-aviation/dh80/dh80.htm

You are of course both right, so James. You are at it again  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2018, 10:36:00 AM
Oh boy! Let the games begin!

Try this:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/8xh9ffrpb/964_A9_A3_B-9_A0_F-4_FD1-9994-_DFBB23_EAA994.jpg)

Have fun!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 11, 2018, 02:05:39 PM
Budd C-93 Conestoga?

http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/aircraft/c-93.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 11, 2018, 04:04:18 PM
Since these ladies are smiling they probably got shares in the iron ore industry
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2018, 04:31:29 PM
That was fast.

A stainless steel transport. The DeLorean before the DeLorean.

Your turn Lame.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 11, 2018, 04:33:35 PM
No - not me.

Shakaali
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 11, 2018, 10:05:57 PM
Stainless steel aircraft ... pioneer in things that are now a standard.

Anyway, it seems more logical  this be in a sex shop than fly.
Maybe that's why the girls laugh ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2018, 10:30:16 PM
Woops, my bad!

Youre up Shakaali!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 12, 2018, 12:51:44 AM
Ok, here you go:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/ifhgyvp6n/Kuva.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 12, 2018, 02:22:38 AM
Valmet Vinka
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on May 12, 2018, 02:42:14 AM
Stainless steel aircraft ... pioneer in things that are now a standard.

Anyway, it seems more logical  this be in a sex shop than fly.
Maybe that's why the girls laugh ;D

Is it the De Havilland Dildo?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 12, 2018, 03:55:38 AM
Valmet Vinka

No. It is not Valmet L-70 Vinka. Neither it is Valmet L-90 Redigo. But both are very close...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 12, 2018, 08:44:06 AM
Alright.
Let's try Valmet L-80 Turbo Vina.

Sort of averages out the 70 and the 90
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 12, 2018, 11:12:04 AM
Correct!

Valmet L-80 Turbo-Vinha. Vinka upgraded with turboprop engine. Only one built, had only 15 operational hours and crashed killing test pilot Paavo Janhunen. 

Later upgrade was L-90 Redigo.

Your turn,  LameHawk :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 12, 2018, 02:17:59 PM
Thank you.

What's this "Fliegerdenkmal"
(https://s7.postimg.cc/aeodwyt63/SASQuiz47.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 12, 2018, 05:09:20 PM
Seversky P-43 Lancer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 12, 2018, 06:05:48 PM
P-43?

EDIT: gah, too late, didn't see it was solved already!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2018, 12:38:22 AM
Got ya!

The answer is no
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 13, 2018, 06:22:26 AM
Reggiane Re-2002?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2018, 06:25:25 AM
Very close
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 13, 2018, 07:34:15 AM
Re-2000
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2018, 08:22:01 AM
That's right.
It's a Reggiane 2000 used for catapult tests

James, you are at it again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 13, 2018, 10:32:54 AM
That was just blind guessing, nothing to it really.

Here, try this:

Sorry if it is a small picture.

(https://s9.postimg.cc/nlzicrydn/28_B88_F3_F-4068-4_C75-_A689-_B17409_DACD3_C.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2018, 11:14:50 AM
I can in no way believe it was a blind guess.
More like an informed guess.

I've seen your plane before. American I think. Have to look for it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 13, 2018, 06:18:46 PM
Taking advantage of the fact that Mike still did not guess, and using the information provided by LameHawk, I risk that it is an early and manned prototype of the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel. :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 14, 2018, 04:41:08 AM
We already had this. See page #265.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 14, 2018, 06:37:40 AM
Damn, hold on.

Lets try another one,

Here:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/cuz2c8bkf/5_D566685-066_C-41_FF-_AE39-_AB2_A03_A022_F3.jpg)

Sorry about that guys,



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 14, 2018, 07:21:56 AM
Apparently a what-if https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,34603.0.html

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 15, 2018, 03:47:51 PM
I’m just gonna give it to you Mike to avoid the thread dying again.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 15, 2018, 09:34:16 PM
While we are waiting for Mike, would anyone like to guess what this plane is?

(https://s9.postimg.cc/tdkyzeqdb/5_B3_ACF80-1_E76-41_D0-_A35_E-_ED6_EE05_E1_DF8.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 15, 2018, 10:47:33 PM
That's a De Bruyere C1 James.

I’m just gonna give it to you Mike to avoid the thread dying again.
Sounds like there was something wrong with my guess?

Anyway, something easy in the meantime, guess this:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/wqzumkxkr/quest_2018-05-16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/dynzj016f/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on May 16, 2018, 01:11:30 AM
Fouga Magister?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 16, 2018, 02:40:57 AM
No sorry, that is incorrect.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 16, 2018, 04:09:52 AM
Hmmmm... so, if not the Magister, it must be its Israeli son, the IAI Tzukit... right?

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/tzukit/Tzukit.html

EDIT: No, sorry, I didn't see the tailhook at first! I change my answer! It must be the CM 175 Zéphyr built as a trainer for the Aéronaval!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fouga_CM.175_Z%C3%A9phyr

(Tailhook and nose light give it away).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 16, 2018, 11:35:16 AM
You're right on your 2nd attempt Gianky, it's indeed the Zéphyr.
Your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 16, 2018, 04:10:48 PM
Thanks, Mike!

Ok, knowing you guys, this is probably going to be too easy, but since I saw it a month or so ago and I found it cute, here is the next plane:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/rqul97mu3/20180420_104944.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Don't bother looking for the picture, I made it! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 16, 2018, 08:39:53 PM
Looking at the windshield one knows that it is a De haviland, with a little search you can specify that it is a DH. 104 Dove.
Looking at the posters behind, you can reach the conclusion that it is in Germany. :o
I found it in Hamburg, but I think it's the same because the leak of engine oil. 8)
In your photo you can see that someone put some containers under these carefully.
Internet manages that someone who is in the ass of the world get a photo almost equal to an unpublished one of you.
it is a wonder! ;D
(https://s31.postimg.cc/3yzimdlcr/d-inka-ltu-de-havilland-dh104-dove_Planespotters_Net_643057_cca47.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/womej0pcn/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 17, 2018, 05:13:59 AM
 ;D ;D ;D

Good job, Locopiston, yeah, it's the DH 104 Dove (the same exemple, of course!).

It wasn't in Hamburg, though, it was in Friedrichshafen for Aero 2018 (http://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/index.php)! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2018, 11:23:57 AM
Tanks! ;D

let´s try tis bird

(https://s31.postimg.cc/sw8ejqf3f/guess-175.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on May 17, 2018, 11:50:21 AM
B-28 Dragon. Mitchell's grandson
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2018, 12:05:42 PM
I would say Kilo gets it but if you wanted to be specific, it is a :

North American Model NA-63 XB-28A Dragon High Altitude Medium Bomber.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 17, 2018, 03:19:42 PM
I would say Kilo gets it but if you wanted to be specific, it is a :

North American Model NA-63 XB-28A Dragon High Altitude Medium Bomber.

A B-28. Very cool.
Never saw one before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2018, 08:54:42 PM
Yes is a North American Model NA-63 XB-28A Dragon High Altitude Medium Bomber. ;D

but B-28 is enough from my... ;)

You put me in a bind. :-[ :(

The first one (Kilo or James) to post an airplane stays with the baton :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on May 18, 2018, 03:14:26 AM
Snooze of a lifetime. What's the plane in the foreground (or what's left of it)?
(https://scontent.ftsr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29340607_1795325237185771_8155789625453969408_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1e09792e529fc34debf7b4102599aac1&oe=5B96B32D)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 18, 2018, 11:27:50 AM
Japanese ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2018, 11:28:41 AM
for me it's an A6M3 type 32 that gave it another name "Hamp"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on May 18, 2018, 12:26:19 PM
Correct! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2018, 04:38:53 PM
Tanks Kilo! ;D

Let's go with a two for one because it's Friday  :o
one easy and one to insult me. :P

guess these!
(https://s31.postimg.cc/c4aq5a4jf/guess1704a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/ovowbs6ln/guess185a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 18, 2018, 06:47:54 PM
Well the first one is a Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster

The second is a Yakovlev Yak-25PB
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2018, 06:58:15 PM
close but no cigar james!

yakolev yak-25PB yes!  ;D

XB-42 mixmaster... barely. :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 18, 2018, 08:52:55 PM
Oh then the XB-43 Jetmaster
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2018, 10:42:53 PM
yep James! ;D
have 2/2!

you are on again!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 19, 2018, 06:47:04 AM


He is on a roll !  8) Great guess!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 19, 2018, 06:56:54 AM
How about a tough one?

(https://s9.postimg.cc/4347670v3/C0_C92484-35_CD-4_ADA-_B74_F-2951_F71107_F3.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 19, 2018, 08:11:24 AM
Gu-82?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 19, 2018, 08:23:00 AM
Nope
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 19, 2018, 09:46:51 AM
Rather the first prototype of the Яценко И-28 me thinks:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/ukwv7jbd7/i28-1.gif) (https://postimg.cc/image/z6szfvww7/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 19, 2018, 10:41:13 AM
Correct Mike!

It is in fact the Yatsenko I-28.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 19, 2018, 12:02:09 PM
Time for an easy silver barrel:

(https://s31.postimg.cc/7meed2njv/quest_2018-05-19.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on May 19, 2018, 12:15:44 PM
Shenyang J-5? 

Edit: Not J-5, rather J-6
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2018, 12:26:40 PM
MiG-19 ... it can not be that easy.

Now surely I'm going to have to go crazy diving in pages in Cyrillic to know why it has that belly and its characteristic wing cannons are missing.

PD: is a beauty
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2018, 12:33:57 PM
i have it!

(https://s31.postimg.cc/sgvc8kezv/Mi_G-19_P_SM-20_1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

MiG-19P SM20/1




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 19, 2018, 01:08:35 PM
You got it loco, your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2018, 03:32:07 PM
The search for that silver barrel was fun. ;D

Now let's go back to WW2.


guess this!
(https://s31.postimg.cc/5jmcobc4b/guess-195.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 19, 2018, 08:35:25 PM
Homeless man’s P-40
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2018, 10:44:18 PM
I do not think so, at least I have it with another name ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 20, 2018, 05:21:27 PM
Can we have a hint?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 20, 2018, 08:42:29 PM
If you look immediately behind the propeller, you will see some protuberances that only another very famous airplane of the same nationality has. :o
It it was designed to officiated as a trainer for that plane.
Incredibly, despite having a less powerful engine, achieved only 15km/h less than the famous fighter.
A less graceful variant is the one we finally know.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/wlknkb8sr/guess-hint.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 20, 2018, 08:53:07 PM
Miles M.9 Kestrel
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 20, 2018, 09:16:17 PM
good! you turn now james! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 20, 2018, 09:33:26 PM
Here is an easy one:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/eo2zehm7z/77_DD63_BB-7_C66-4602-_B82_B-99957902_F71_A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 20, 2018, 11:43:35 PM
yep is easy! ;D

(https://s31.postimg.cc/5brd5ynbv/SNCAC-nc900.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Because we have it on game! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 21, 2018, 05:18:34 AM
Right again Loco!

Your turn!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 21, 2018, 11:43:22 AM
tanks!

now a rare thing

Guess this!

(https://s31.postimg.cc/g54duop7v/guess-xxx_A.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on May 21, 2018, 11:57:48 AM
B-2 Stealth Bomber!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 21, 2018, 06:35:15 PM
no it is not a B-2 ... ;)
neither is Diana's ship from "V" :P
(https://s31.postimg.cc/yzi99ghkr/0022748357.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 21, 2018, 11:02:14 PM
That's the Dyke Delta N71AW photographed at Sun 'n Fun 2014 in Lakeland, Florida.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/enjfqb14r/image.jpg)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/qpetkgpsr/13781000364_586182a440_k.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7x2ygvtef/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/tjhyxwzor/13780960554_4b9ea083af_k.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qcnfeaf8n/)

(https://s31.postimg.cc/4dh0r2iyz/13780651233_a888975586_k.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/bgow6ooef/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 22, 2018, 08:24:39 AM
Of course mike! ;D
Those landing gear little doors, that do not close well, are adorable. :D

You have the baton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2018, 08:52:12 AM
Thanks loco.
The baton will move on to the one naming the type of this plane right.
An extra cigar goes for the type of the photographing airplane.

(https://s31.postimg.cc/pgnq76kp7/quest_2018-05-22.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 22, 2018, 09:28:11 AM
Looks like the Franken-Me-Spitfire.
MThe Spitfire Vb (serial EN830) that was later captured and fitted with a DB 605A-1 engine.
The photograph might have been taken from a Messerschmitt Bf 110.

I don´t know,
I can´t remember that far back.... it was a loooong time ago...in a galaxy far far away  :D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 22, 2018, 09:35:54 AM
The photographed planes Looks like a Spanish Buchon... taken from the movie "The Battle Of Britain" ? Probably a Spanish built CASA 2.111 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2018, 10:09:23 AM
No Schmittfire and no Buchon, no cigar gentlemen :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 22, 2018, 11:51:45 AM
I think someone has already answered

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg621312.html#msg621312
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg621344.html#msg621344

It would be difficult to know from where it was filmed

look through the miniatures previewing The Star of Africa on YouTube and I can not find that scene
maybe another movie

to film I would have used a Ju-52 to be able to see through its wide rectangular side windows, which in some types have a defensive MG-15
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 22, 2018, 12:07:52 PM
But Spanish plane, or not ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Rogue Pilot on May 22, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
I'll take a stab and say it's a Hispano HA-1109 with the CASA 2.111 as the photo plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 22, 2018, 09:30:44 PM
Hispano Aviación HA-1112-K1L and Ju-52
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 22, 2018, 11:08:50 PM
Alright gentlemen, the baton goes to locopiston for correctly identifying the Hispano Aviación HA-1112-K1L.
Gaston and Rogue Pilot both get a cigar for identifying the photo plane.
This picture was taken from the dorsal gunner station of a spanish CASA 2.111.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 23, 2018, 12:12:28 PM
So they were a Jota and a Pedro...  :-[

Mike had unveiled the incognita del Jota much earlier in this thread ... :o
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg621344.html#msg621344

Let's go with this refined batrachian:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/3nj2nk9t7/guess235.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 23, 2018, 12:17:35 PM
Looks stealthy - F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 23, 2018, 12:35:24 PM
Partial point, since it is the same company but many years and mergers before. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 23, 2018, 02:39:57 PM
Loco, what did we tell you about photoshopping.....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 23, 2018, 04:03:04 PM
They never told me anything about the photoshop...  :-|

I just put a little color in the background. :-[
here is the original photo before putting color  ;)


(https://s31.postimg.cc/w3lexduwr/guess235c.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 23, 2018, 04:33:24 PM
Not really what I meant. I realize that this is an actual plane and not some conglomerate of two designs.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 23, 2018, 04:38:02 PM
Looks stealthy - F-35?

Yep, the very early prototype F-35  ;D
Crash landed after this photo was taken due to the extra weight of the rear passenger.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 23, 2018, 05:09:52 PM
It looks like a Mitsubishi and a Lockheed had a kid.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 23, 2018, 06:20:00 PM

(https://s31.postimg.cc/grauuknaj/guess235e.png) (https://postimages.org/)

It is an American plane.
Serve in some countries. but this variant entered into combat only in China against the Japanese.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 23, 2018, 06:25:49 PM
Vultee V-12 also known as the AB-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 23, 2018, 10:43:46 PM
Yes of course

Vultee, then Convair, then General Dynamics, then Lockheed Martin. :o

There is the lineage of the F-35 that reaches this plane, that's why the partial point for Mike. ;)

But as you correctly said the name the baton is for you James. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2018, 08:04:58 AM
Alright,

Try this:

(https://s9.postimg.cc/477aow7hr/7_E293197-6_E18-484_C-_B055-5387_F06389_B4.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on May 24, 2018, 08:51:43 AM
> P51vsFw190 Whoa - I feel on top of the world  - I was actually able to ID a plane posted by James ( A small victory, I know )  :)
Monsted-Vincent MV-1 Starflight
"has the distinction of being the only four-engined aircraft ever to be built in Louisiana. It was to be an executive/business aircraft, designed by former Lockheed designer Art Turner “to give businessmen the same dependability and flying range that airlines give to their passengers.”* The only Starflight flew for the first time in October 1948. Despite having four engines, the Starflight could only carry 5 passengers and the pilot. It had a range of 1,200 miles at 145 mph—frankly, making it a terrible aircraft for businessmen who are looking for speedy travel. There was little taste for the aircraft and the only copy ended up at the Wedell Williams Memorial Aviation Museum in Patterson, Louisiana, USA, where, in 1992, it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Andrew. The wreck was moved to a storage hangar, where in 2005, it was destroyed by Hurricane Rita!" ~ FLIGHT Magazine, January 1949.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 24, 2018, 08:59:52 AM

The front part of that aircraft reminds me of a Volkswagen Type 2 Van from the 1960s  ;D
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Type_2


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on May 24, 2018, 09:13:43 AM
> max_thehitman
the search thread - "experimental four engine pusher aircraft with front end and body like a bus or van"
but I saw a lot of other weird ones before I finally caught the MV-1.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 24, 2018, 02:55:58 PM
Ani,

Congrats my friend. I now pass you the ceremony baton. Wield it well.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 27, 2018, 05:52:18 PM
In an attempt to revive the thread, I will post this in Anitek‘s absence:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/wz88i8aoh/D1_DC592_B-_E6_C0-4_B03-_BD9_E-_A4424_E2_BB650.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 27, 2018, 09:18:01 PM
By the wings and rudder it looks like a piper arrow II
but the more stylized windshield and windows with the ghost of a dwarf inside make me doubt :-| :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 27, 2018, 11:47:32 PM
Keep doubting.

This plane is not a Piper nor is it a Cessna.

I doubt any of you have ever heard of this company before.

Good luck.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2018, 01:06:04 AM
Looks a bit like a Socata TB-20.
A dream plane of my youth.
And if you ask me where the association is coming from: That plane was available for Flight Sim World (as long as it lasted).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 28, 2018, 08:54:21 AM
Quite right James - haven't heard of it before.
Nevertheless I found it. A fiberglass thing from '67

Windecker Eagle

Yes, no, maybe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 28, 2018, 09:52:40 AM
Lame,












You got it!

I would say “your turn” about now, but I’m not sure if Anitek will come back for his turn.

In the mean time though,

YOUR TURN!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2018, 10:06:00 AM
I’m not sure if Anitek will come back for his turn.
Too late. Anitek has missed his chance, the rules clearly say that after 24 hours, it's "open round", so your turn was the next turn, therefore now it's Lame's turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 28, 2018, 10:11:55 AM
Can't remember if this one's been on


(https://s15.postimg.cc/ox8n6svtn/SASQuiz48.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 28, 2018, 11:36:36 AM
Jap with Merlin?!?!? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on May 28, 2018, 12:27:14 PM
I think is Spanish. A mock up only, as many Spanish proyects.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 28, 2018, 05:39:58 PM
Hispano HS 50, derived I think from the Dewoitine D 600 - neither went beyond mockups
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 28, 2018, 07:01:16 PM
yep is similar to the banner that is up right now!  ;D ]laughing4]
(https://s33.postimg.cc/h5zb6hp4f/Cir_XBanners2016_750.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 29, 2018, 03:05:10 AM
Mex  - you are right   :)

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 29, 2018, 06:14:39 AM
The only pics I have right now are misleading close-ups of obscure birds no one has ever heard of - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2018, 08:53:37 AM
*cue evil laugh

Try this!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/e1zjvgln5/B381420_C-77_BA-4006-_A1_F0-2_E2_C4252180_F.jpg)

Good luck.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 29, 2018, 10:35:28 AM
*cue evil laugh

Try this!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/e1zjvgln5/B381420_C-77_BA-4006-_A1_F0-2_E2_C4252180_F.jpg)

Good luck.


James


We're old men, we've got no time to lose, god knows whether we're still alive 24 hours later ]read2[ ]sleepy2[ ]sunny[ ]coffee[ ]smileinbox[

[snip!]

But remember: Be quick. We're old farts.

Cheers!
Mike

You might be old farts in here, but you surely have good eyes.... post bigger pictures, dang it, I'm short sighted!!!!

EDIT: oh, btw, it's a Curtiss Wright C-76 Caravan.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss-Wright_C-76_Caravan

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2018, 01:36:18 PM
Gianky,

That was a joke response to Mex’s post.

Good job anyway. Your turn.

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 29, 2018, 03:40:36 PM
Ah, ok, sorry I missed that! :P

Anyway, here you are! Probably going to be easy, but...

(https://s33.postimg.cc/azuovex1r/Pippo.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2018, 05:48:30 PM
Antonov Izdeliye (Handiwork) 181

Similar concept to the Custer Channel Wing aircraft built in the USA.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 29, 2018, 05:53:58 PM
Told ya! Too easy!  :P

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2018, 09:45:47 PM
If you made it easy, then I will make it impossible. :D

Behold! Perfection.......kinda.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/5fo0m285t/A27_D119_B-_E566-4_AEA-8299-_DBE7_E16_A5215.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 29, 2018, 10:40:55 PM
Surely you got it at the same moment as me, trying to solve Gianky's trivia  8)
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg643943.html#msg643943
As always you ruin the things I have prepared to post. ::(

It is almost the same photo, but from an angle a few centimeters above. :o
People are exactly in the same position for what I think was a photographic production.

is a Seddon Myfly.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/c6zwfgk6n/seddon-myfly.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 29, 2018, 11:57:33 PM
Correct Loco,

What are the chances that I figure out your quest too?


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on May 30, 2018, 02:04:59 AM
Result of an explosion in a Hula Hoop factory?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2018, 09:28:02 AM
I believe as always, the possibilities are high...  ;)

Anyway, let's go with this one.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/vqnbr73pr/guess305.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Guess this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 30, 2018, 10:04:51 PM
In case it is difficult I leave this image of the 3 views. ;)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/ul6r8uxdr/Re-2002--_P47.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Another clue is that I got it when I tried to solve the trivia of this thread three weeks ago ... here is the link.
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg646612.html#msg646612
None of the ones that are named there is  :o
thank LameHawk ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 31, 2018, 01:10:16 AM
It's Hungarian, right?  Heinkel related?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on May 31, 2018, 05:19:48 AM
Yep, it is.

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/wm23.html

Loco, if it's right, give it to Mex, wouldn't have guessed it without his answer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ace_hiccup on May 31, 2018, 05:49:37 AM
Looks like La-7 though.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 31, 2018, 12:08:49 PM
If Gianky's right and he passes it to me I've got nothing, so I'm prematurely declaring open house, if everything plays out as expected...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 31, 2018, 01:06:12 PM
Hmmm..... ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 31, 2018, 01:47:14 PM
Sorry for my delay... have a lot of work. :(

Lately the phrases of Mex are pretty sinister
something will be plotting
(https://s33.postimg.cc/o0dse5fkv/emperor.gif) (https://postimages.org/)


It is a Weiss Wm-23 a local development from the Heinkel he-112

had good performance but was abandoned to manufacture the Bf109G under license.

Like the Open Round was decree by Mexchiwa, the most correct thing is to give the baton to Gianky, who was also the one who named him correctly. ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 01, 2018, 11:17:41 PM
having passed the full day without posting, I proceed to comply with the rules.
Guess this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/hs3j4pf6n/FMA-ia-58-_Pucar.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 02, 2018, 01:59:55 AM
Looks French...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2018, 06:54:37 AM
Sud Aviation SE-116 Voltigeur

Loco, You can't fool me that easily.  :P


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 02, 2018, 11:14:04 AM
Almost ... but if I deceive you ...  8)

the denomination is almost correct. ;)

This is more stylized and has something very important different
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2018, 02:44:08 PM
Sud Aviation SE-117

With Turbomeca Bastan turboprops.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 02, 2018, 06:10:27 PM
yes! you are on now james! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2018, 07:04:02 PM
Yay!


Just a friendly warning, this may be confusing.


Guess this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4eydy3s41/89_BDFF54-9_C47-467_B-9_A33-_EC911_F937398.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 02, 2018, 07:29:08 PM
No longer a Twin Beech - Triplet Beech?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2018, 07:42:26 PM
GODDAMMIT MEX!

I knew I should have cropped out that tail.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 02, 2018, 09:21:08 PM
Ha!  Was that good enough to get it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 02, 2018, 10:34:44 PM
I mean that's what it is so the baton is passed to you. Dammit, I thought that would be more difficult.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 03, 2018, 09:38:12 AM
Ok then...   open bar on me!   




Sorry - open house...  I meant open house...  put your drinks back...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 03, 2018, 11:00:00 AM
Since its open house Ill throw one up! Here you go!


(https://s22.postimg.cc/u49xur5i9/Quest.jpg)


Best luck!
Fresco
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Narvik on June 03, 2018, 12:26:20 PM
Looks like dummy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 03, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
Nope.

It's a real flying plane.

I know what it is but I'll never tell.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 03, 2018, 02:04:26 PM
Its real! It comes complete with a detachable washboard.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 03, 2018, 03:49:58 PM
Definitely a Fokker M16
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 03, 2018, 04:01:16 PM
I helped Fresco pick it out. That's why I didn't answer the quest.

I would say it's your turn but since Fresco posted it we need to wait for him.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 04, 2018, 01:42:50 AM
Here I go then

(https://s33.postimg.cc/wwfvx5pwf/s_ljyom.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 07:01:26 AM
Weiss WM-21 Sólyom
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 04, 2018, 07:27:10 AM
Of course you're right ::) ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 07:45:07 AM
Behold!

The magnificence that is this thing:
 
(https://s15.postimg.cc/9brvh4xgr/92_BB2292-5_E29-45_CA-_AD2_F-_B4_B47_A8385_F6.jpg)

You'll find that, like the Italians, I have an overwhelming love for all trimotors.


Cheers and good luck,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 04, 2018, 08:16:00 AM
Great job!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 04, 2018, 10:02:36 AM
Guess what
It's a DAR-4
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 12:57:25 PM
Correct my Hungarian friend.

I thought it might be too easy for you seeing as it is from your country after all.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 04, 2018, 01:51:06 PM
Alrite then

This one is super easy (but some members never seen this before tho)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/opnw5kke7/ancsamotor.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 04, 2018, 02:00:19 PM
the windshield with lateral protuberance, four blade propeller and cables that indicate that it is a biplane clear any doubt. :o

it's an Antonov An-2  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 04, 2018, 02:03:42 PM
Yes. The good old Annie ;D

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ccbz1o0dr/ancsa.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 04, 2018, 02:08:10 PM
I guess it's my turn then!

try this!


(https://s33.postimg.cc/6ur6izs73/BF-110-_C4.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 04, 2018, 02:23:58 PM
try this!
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 ?  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 04, 2018, 03:41:42 PM
Yes Gatrasz!  ;D

You have the baton now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 04, 2018, 05:13:14 PM
I like this one, but I prefer SM.92 design...

So now, I know photoshopping is bad, but...that's not me  :D

(https://s15.postimg.cc/kkthkz8kb/1280_6535313634386164.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 05:34:58 PM
SABCA S.47
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 04, 2018, 06:04:04 PM
SABCA S.47

Hi! I was waiting for Caproni Bergamaschi Ca.335 'Maestrale' but, guess what, that's the same  :D Your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 06:13:10 PM
Like I’ve told you guys before, I am the best  :D

Here you go:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/i5ek4o8kh/42_CF163_B-0_F78-4543-9024-084886_C90404.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 04, 2018, 06:17:20 PM
Like I’ve told you guys before, I am the best  :D
I know, that's why I'm planning to come back to french rarities, to keep my advantage  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 06:20:08 PM
You will keep nothing!

I am the champion! You can never defeat me! I will always have more knowledge. MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

(https://s22.postimg.cc/g244x0vwx/42_CF163_B-0_F78-4543-9024-084886_C90404.jpg)


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 04, 2018, 10:30:05 PM
Potez 36/14.
In contrast to the original design, this one used a 95hp Renault 4Pb inline engine and it featured leading-edge slate and wheel brakes.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 04, 2018, 11:45:08 PM
That’s it Mike.

Your turn!


James

P.S. you pulled that description out of The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft

General Editor: David Donald

The top of page 761 in the Potez 63 variants listing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 04, 2018, 11:58:21 PM
you pulled that description out of The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft
General Editor: David Donald
The top of page 761 in the Potez 63 variants listing.
No Sir, I'd love to have that book but actually I've pulled this from an ancient article written in a 2011's FlyPast magazine.

So... how about this one?

(https://s22.postimg.cc/w3f3sti4x/quest_2018-06-05_01.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vqnpmmzv1/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 05, 2018, 01:50:40 AM
I guess it's the one-seater variant of the Grishin Shturmovik-Tandem (or Ш-МАИ М-87) from the late 1930's.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 05, 2018, 01:52:46 AM
Absolutely true Sniperton, it's the final version from 1939.
Your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 05, 2018, 02:37:08 AM
Thanks! This shall be easy as it's so unique.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/cqmzzbskv/quest20180605.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 05, 2018, 03:15:16 AM
Ah, the telescopic aircraft РК-И (раздвижное крыло-истребитель) by Георгий Иванович Бакшаев.
Here you can see how the wings are "unfolding":

(https://s33.postimg.cc/60b440573/20090416photo6a.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 05, 2018, 07:54:20 AM
Correct, the baton goes back to you  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 05, 2018, 09:15:17 AM
In that case, how about this one?

(https://s33.postimg.cc/qusiivt0f/quest_2018-06-05_03.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 05, 2018, 10:11:44 AM
In that case, how about this one?
~snip~
Mike

S'tits?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 05, 2018, 11:07:36 PM
Eh... woot? No.
Nobody has a guess?
So here's a hint: The maiden flight of this plane was in October 1936 and the top speed is 115 km/h.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 05, 2018, 11:51:27 PM
Sorry Mike, I’ve been busy putting together a German uniform for the whole day.

Is it American?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2018, 02:21:46 AM
Nope, not american.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 06, 2018, 05:48:07 AM
Russian ? tail looks very Polikarpov style...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2018, 06:00:29 AM
Russian yes, Polikarpov not quite.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on June 06, 2018, 09:55:27 AM
Well, if it's Russian, I'm gonna try it... didn't find any picture, but among the aircraft that flew in 1936...

Gribovsky G-22? (the Wikipedia description doesn't seem to match, but I couldn't find anything else...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2018, 10:34:21 AM
No it's not gribovsky.
Seems like it's time for another hint.

The plane in question was used for the doctoral dissertion of a very famous russian aircraft designer who, even before this plane made it's maiden flight, was assigned to the I-153 developer team.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 06, 2018, 11:12:50 AM
This took me down a rabbit hole but I belive this is the 'Октябренок' designed by PD Grushin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 06, 2018, 11:29:14 AM
Absolutely correct Ranger, it's the Октябренок designed by PD Grushin, even though the designer whom I was referring to was Արտյոմ Հովհաննեսի Միկոյան (Артём Иванович Микоян - Artjom Iwanowitsch Mikojan) who was also working on this project for his doctoral dissertion.

Your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 06, 2018, 11:39:00 AM
 :D


(https://s15.postimg.cc/3l9i8xhqz/Daimler_L.15_in_flight.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 06, 2018, 10:28:50 PM
Herr Klemm semi gilder plane. ;D
also know as Klemm Daimler L15.
Have an only 12,5hp engine an crew of 2  o_O

The L20 is much more stilized with low wing and only 19hp mercedes-daimler engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 07, 2018, 10:16:06 AM
Correct! ]thumright[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2018, 01:40:45 PM
tanks! ;D

guess this!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/oa8zpg6pb/B-25-_M.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 07, 2018, 02:10:05 PM
French !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 07, 2018, 02:59:02 PM
I remember when I was a kid, going to a little association on the local airfield in my home town... They had preserved one of these, a couple of Mirage 3, maybe a Fouga CM-170 Magister or two, and a Dassault Etendard...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2018, 06:30:43 PM
yes is french! ;D

loadout is the key! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2018, 10:19:52 PM
It's a Dassault MD-311 Flamant, used by the special unit of the French Air Force in Algeria, GOM.86, during the Algerian War of Independence for light attack with the Nord SS.11 antitank missiles against fortified caves located in steep mountain gorges, which proved extremely successful.
Interesting sidenote is that the engine used (SNECMA 12S) were essentially german Argus 411 engine produced in france after WW2, and the SS.11 antitank missile was derived from the SS.10 which in turn was a further development of the german WW2 X-7 missile and (history can be so ironic) was ordered in numbers by Israel (they just arrived little too late for the IDF to use them in the 1956 Suez crisis).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2018, 10:57:57 PM
Yes!

good information mike! as always! ;D

it's amazing how that type of missile arrived until our days almost unchanged since the WWII :o

baton belongs to you now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2018, 11:05:25 PM
Indeed, there hasn't been much of a change in the missiles' general concept, however the electronics and sensors inside have been subject to significant changes in the meantime.

Let me follow the path you've paved and chip in this sweet bird:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/vchtx3idt/quest_2018-06-08.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y6kzajkjx/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 07, 2018, 11:56:33 PM
Do not fall into a spiral of French planes of dubious classification...  ;D

Bastan or Astazou will be those elegant turboprop?  :o

In the aeronautical history of my country there are many things of this style.
do not force me to punish you with that. o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 08, 2018, 01:26:31 AM
Bastan 8)
Carefully photoshopped off the nacelles, but now that part has been unveiled :)

I think these planes are real beauties, like many of those forgotten birds of the 50s and early 60s.
And they're built for purpose, your country had some job to do down in Algeria ;)
The argentine Pucara actually isn't that much different from the basic concept, and it was a great success, despite the fact that the Royal Navy slaughtered them with their exceptional Harrier crews.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 08, 2018, 05:10:17 PM
I was also convinced that the engines were turbomeca Bastan. :o

But in wikipedia says that the military version was equipped with the Astazou ... just like the pucará. :-[

That's why I asked the question.

It seems that Dassault put the Bastan to the civilian model, calling it MD.415 Communauté and in the only military model called MD.410 Spirale, put the Astazou XIVD.

I can not find the reason of putting a 360kw less powerful engine into the military model ... Will it be by autonomy? :-|

I guess you posted the only military version MD.410 Spirale
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 08, 2018, 10:39:18 PM
MD.410 Spirale
Absolutely correct loco, the baton is yours 8)

Wikipedia... they might say what they want - the original picture is this and you can clearly see the "Bastan" on the engine nacelles - and Dassault doesn't even mention the Astazou on their page.
(https://s22.postimg.cc/kofgk8xgx/ENV000-_NN168_T.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/t6owol3zh/)
Source: https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/passion/aircraft/military-dassault-aircraft/md-410-spirale/

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 08, 2018, 10:44:06 PM
well then  ;D

let's continue with this subtype, just as I promised. :o

Guess this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/4l1rxfe2n/DC-3.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on June 09, 2018, 12:41:15 PM
Guaranì II

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_IA_50_Guaran%C3%AD_II
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 09, 2018, 05:03:12 PM
The dihedral of its wing makes it look like a negative arrow, the contrast with the strong arrow of the tail gives it its unmistakable silhouette.
Like those we have seen, its engines are Turbomeca Bastan. :D

Undoubtedly, it is the IAe 50 Guarani II.

your turn now Gianky! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 11, 2018, 08:11:43 PM
Well ... it's been more than a day. :(

Let's guess this while Gianky gives signs of life. :P

Guess This!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/4u3jawy1r/guess116.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 11, 2018, 08:27:42 PM
Grumman XTB3F Gaurdian Prototype
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 11, 2018, 08:41:28 PM
yes james is the Grumman XTB3F-1  :P

relive the tread!

you have the baton now! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 12, 2018, 07:08:01 AM
Thanks!

Guess this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/8m1qv2cgh/F8_D5_F048-_B740-4894-_B76_F-_E0632_CEE33_F9.jpg)


Cheers!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2018, 07:56:46 AM
Those lovely between war bombers - open cockpit, fixed gear and a speed to go with it (about 150mph)

The Fairey Hendon
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 12, 2018, 08:07:09 AM
Correct Lame.  :)

That was never supposed to be a hard one.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2018, 08:24:10 AM
Thank you.

Here's another that ought to shouldn't be too difficult

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ax4hbpigb/SASQuiz49.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 12, 2018, 08:34:23 AM
German, right ? wasn't it a plane made for same purpose than Hs-126 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 12, 2018, 08:47:56 AM
Arado Ar-198
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 12, 2018, 09:04:31 AM
Too easy it seems. Well, the tail is give-away.

Back to you, James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 12, 2018, 11:05:46 AM
Seems as though I must make this a bit of a challenge.

This one is near and dear to me mainly because I worked on its evolutionary son:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/5hdrcedld/9_B3_E0569-_DD82-4_D58-8695-9331384_CBF09.jpg)


Cheers!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 13, 2018, 01:48:59 AM
The original Kaman?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 13, 2018, 06:55:40 AM
Technically Mex, but what’s it called.

I need a designation.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 13, 2018, 10:12:42 AM
K-125A?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 13, 2018, 10:16:06 AM
Ok, your turn  :D


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 13, 2018, 03:37:20 PM

Where do you guys dig up these flying machines?!  ;D

Incredible looking aircraft, thanks ! 
I am always learning new things here.



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on June 13, 2018, 03:57:12 PM
Let's guess this while Gianky gives signs of life. :P

Sorry, guys, too much work, too little time! :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 13, 2018, 05:45:00 PM
Well Max,

A lot of the aircraft I’ve posted here have been things I have worked on or been a part of restoring. This one in particular is an aircraft that I helped restore the gearbox on for its future display in the Kaman collction. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 14, 2018, 01:04:11 PM
I've got one (for real this time) but can't post it yet, so....

OPEN HOUSE!!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 14, 2018, 02:12:14 PM
How about this one!  ;D


(https://s22.postimg.cc/9ntli23wx/3593.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 14, 2018, 02:27:53 PM
Stearman ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 14, 2018, 02:54:19 PM
Nope
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 14, 2018, 04:12:08 PM
How about this one!  ;D


(https://s22.postimg.cc/9ntli23wx/3593.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Vought O2U  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 16, 2018, 12:04:50 AM
Yep  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 16, 2018, 02:25:59 PM
Guess it's my turn.  :)

Can anyone guess what we have here?

(https://image.ibb.co/n4KA0J/12164L_2.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Atoka220 on June 16, 2018, 02:52:00 PM
A helicopter ... ? ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 16, 2018, 04:00:52 PM
Oh, darn Atoka. You just beat me to it  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 16, 2018, 04:04:10 PM
Anyway - not too difficult with those contra rotating rotors.

Bendix Model J
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 17, 2018, 12:08:44 AM
Spot on Lamehawk, well done !!!  :)

Now, tag your it.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 17, 2018, 06:41:10 AM
Here is a nice one


(https://s33.postimg.cc/83kau5tfz/SASQuiz50.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 17, 2018, 06:51:06 AM
Ah, a belgique beauty.
Les Ateliers de Constructions Aéronautiques Belges (LACAB) GR.8 "Doryphore" :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 17, 2018, 07:02:18 AM
Absolutely right, Mike.

Over to you

PS I like the banner picture with the Hunter about to enter the hangar!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 17, 2018, 07:44:39 PM
After I get Mike’s I have a downright strange one for you guys.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 17, 2018, 11:45:08 PM
Sorry guys, too busy at the moment, you can go ahead James - it's open round  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 18, 2018, 05:51:58 AM
Perfect!

Thanks Mike.

Guess this:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/6z5d3vqxn/C00071_FA-_DA40-4501-_B4_CF-_BFE73_E23_D241.jpg)




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on June 18, 2018, 07:41:33 AM
This is obviously the offspring that you get when a duck and a widgeon happen to copulate together....... ;D :D :P
Thanks for this one - I've never seen this plane before!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 18, 2018, 08:41:07 AM
With folded wings it looks even more strange:
(https://s22.postimg.cc/u2g0md28h/sg1-10.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 18, 2018, 08:56:17 AM
Great lakes XSG only one prototype built because it was too slow for the navy o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 18, 2018, 09:03:27 AM
Looks like an ampu-phibian...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 18, 2018, 03:19:39 PM
Correct Ranger.

Your up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 18, 2018, 03:48:25 PM
Try This one :P




(https://s22.postimg.cc/dfko89uxd/emscob8-i.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 18, 2018, 04:08:13 PM
EMSCO B-8
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ranger97 on June 18, 2018, 04:21:38 PM
Correct!

Your turn P51
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 20, 2018, 07:47:52 PM
what happened to james?!?!?! :o o_O :o o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 21, 2018, 01:41:42 AM
Maybe Mike shot him down again  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2018, 02:30:19 AM
Sorry guys. Been having internet troubles lately.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2018, 02:34:18 AM
Here you go:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/4nx75lta3/2_DC58_A71-_C29_C-43_B1-_A60_B-6_AABA01_EF13_F.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 21, 2018, 02:38:47 AM
Hello All,

I believe that's a Grumman Mallard.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2018, 08:56:05 AM
D,

That is correct.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 21, 2018, 02:55:45 PM
Hello All,

Try this one.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/f9P8fT/db98fdd4eced9987b8092594e2e7b7fc.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 21, 2018, 03:20:30 PM
Douglas XB-19 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 21, 2018, 06:25:01 PM
Good call Gatrasz … spot on :)

Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 22, 2018, 05:00:12 PM
Let's try this one ?
(https://s33.postimg.cc/qcb35kom7/ant.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 22, 2018, 07:51:59 PM
Possibly a Potez-Cams 141 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 23, 2018, 12:47:58 AM
Sounds reasonable.
(https://s22.postimg.cc/lshoi8qrl/potez-cams-141-antarc3a8s.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3polr0uwt/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 23, 2018, 08:22:31 AM
Absolutely. Your turn  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 23, 2018, 01:29:08 PM
Here's another, enjoy  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/g7qdZo/guess.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 23, 2018, 01:37:51 PM
McDonnell XP-67 ‘Moonbat’
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 23, 2018, 01:39:35 PM
Good call Bombsaway, well done.  :)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 23, 2018, 01:46:03 PM
Finally! I got one! :) I kept thinking Foxbat but that wasn't it. I had seen the plane before and thought it would be nice to have in IL2 but it tuned out to be Moonbat. Some dang ding bat anyway. :)

Anywho, open round! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 23, 2018, 05:43:23 PM
Ok, so here's another.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/mOsyH8/guess1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 23, 2018, 06:56:20 PM
In nacionality is heir of the Hill Pterodactyl.
The name of this plane is an irony of what its creator had to live ... :-[

considered enemy allien, they sent him for a while to take care of cats without a tail here:
(https://s33.postimg.cc/szs9r6t1r/600px-_Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Mann.svg.png) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/pu7o0guun/Manx_cat_by_Karen_Weaver.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Another clue is,as well as strange derivatives, it has as engines the gipsy major
 :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 23, 2018, 10:27:21 PM
An interesting take on the picture above, however locopiston, you failed to give the name or aircraft designation of the aircraft portrayed above.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 24, 2018, 03:03:30 AM
We're talking obviously about this plane:

Handley Page H.P. 75 Manx
(http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/handley_page_hp75_manx.html)

All credits go to Loco  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 24, 2018, 01:15:37 PM
Good call to both of you, sniperton and locopiston.  :)

Guess it's your turn(s).

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 24, 2018, 03:20:47 PM
Loco, your turn  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 24, 2018, 04:45:02 PM
well ... if you insist ...  ;D

Come on with a beautiful and easy silver barrel  ;)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/kg0m4dj5b/guess-pulqui.png) (https://postimages.org/)
cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 24, 2018, 06:12:52 PM
La-15 possibly  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 24, 2018, 06:32:12 PM
close... but no cigar! :P
try again.
correct country and manufacturer ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 24, 2018, 06:45:18 PM
I think I've got it this time.  :)

La-150  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 24, 2018, 08:44:36 PM
I bet its a copy of a "LUFT-46" project airplane from the Luftwaffe.

It looks a little like a LA-150, but it is actually a La-168 or a La-176 which
I believe is the same design.

The photo has been flipped around, so its a La-176  :D


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 24, 2018, 08:47:01 PM
Great Call max_thehitman … I believe your right about this one.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 24, 2018, 09:42:20 PM
OK, I will post an easy one for you now ...

(https://i.imgur.com/7pt3ptJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 24, 2018, 10:33:52 PM
Yes, it's the La-176.

The difference with the La-168 is a small redesign of the cockpit, the fences under the tail and the small detail of being the first Soviet aircraft to reach MACH 1.02. ;)

Your turn now Max, but you've posted anyway. :P

It would be easy to risk the name of the plane you propose ... but I'll wait for Mike to do it first. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 24, 2018, 10:52:16 PM
Modern Twin Engine Chinese?
Must be 西安飛機工業 轰-6I 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 24, 2018, 11:10:21 PM
Chengdu J-20
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 25, 2018, 02:46:31 PM
Thanks locopiston,
we were playing this in the early morning light, so we just went along with the show.

Modern Twin Engine Chinese?
Must be 西安飛機工業 轰-6I 8)

Sorry, its not the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, but the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.
Even though they both belong to the same Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) which they say
is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate.
The 西安飛機工業 轰-6I = Xian H-6 is a licence-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xian_H-6


P51vsFw190 is correct about this being the Chengdu J-20.
It is a  twinjet, all-weather, stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft from China.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu_J-20

Your turn P51vsFw190


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 25, 2018, 09:54:10 PM
Sorry, its not the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation
(...)
Xian H-6 is a licence-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber
Didn't mean it serious, however for the record: The H-6I which I've mentioned goes slightly further than just copying the Badger.

(https://s8.postimg.cc/6ndkmymol/tumblr_inline_paiwkowz_K21t90ue7_500.jpg)

(https://s8.postimg.cc/smjza6qo5/H-8-line1.gif)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 26, 2018, 06:46:41 AM
Guess this:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/nbjbeauw5/3785_CB75-745_C-4_F89-_B45_B-7_BAE0_C49_C369.jpg)

Good luck........



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on June 26, 2018, 06:59:02 AM
F-35  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 26, 2018, 07:19:15 AM
Boeing GA-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 26, 2018, 07:57:23 AM
Correct Radoye

Your turn


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 26, 2018, 08:06:46 AM
(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/FT/FT1927/02/70-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 26, 2018, 10:31:33 AM
F-35  8)
/slap

Radoye, that should be the single prototype of the Huff-Dalland XLB-1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huff-Daland_LB-1) (or XLBT-1 as some sources call it).
A quite interesting plane, trying to match the bomber role with a single engine aircraft, equipped with the Packard 1A-2500 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packard_1A-2500) (or 2540, depending on sources) engine which at it's time (1923/24) was quite a handful with 787 (800?) hp.

Something more to read about that plane for those who are interested:
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_bombers/lb1.html

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on June 27, 2018, 05:35:14 AM
That is exactly what it is, Mike. Your turn! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 27, 2018, 08:08:22 AM
Thanks Radoye.
Dunno if we had this before, anyway... try it 8)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/ay3ge3rrl/quest_2018-06-26.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Bombsaway on June 27, 2018, 08:18:07 AM
Spare parts?  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 27, 2018, 08:26:27 AM
This thing HAS to be french !  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 27, 2018, 09:18:32 AM
To both: Yes 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 27, 2018, 12:59:51 PM
We've already had this, I guess, but never mind, the photo should be new to all.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 27, 2018, 01:17:24 PM
Sud-Est S.E.100
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 27, 2018, 01:26:29 PM
Spot on James, you've got the baton!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 27, 2018, 01:47:02 PM
Try this strange creature:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/4udqrqidn/A9926313-46_D9-416_F-_A780-_CDD01_F70_ED58.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 27, 2018, 02:07:41 PM
I think it's the … French Mauboussin M.40 Hémiptère  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 27, 2018, 02:13:46 PM
Dammit Humphrey.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 27, 2018, 05:00:45 PM
Dammit Humphrey.
:)

Ok fellas, try this.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/b9QzQT/guess2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 27, 2018, 05:44:50 PM

The BAT-Plane !??


(https://i.imgur.com/MPEN1Y2.jpg)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 27, 2018, 05:57:55 PM
LOL … Max, nice try  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 27, 2018, 10:24:42 PM
Saro SR.53
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 27, 2018, 11:05:31 PM
In the picture of DHumphrey as in Max's Batplane at first glance, there seems to be a Bell X-2 as a background.  :-|
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6z8r5y9kv/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
But clearly in the Batplane you can see the air inlets for the jet propulsion in the wing deployment, it is bigger to house the crime lab and the television (very important this last, in world cup season) 8)

And the photo of DHumphrey apparently no air intake, could say is a rocket plane ... like the X2, but with two rockets, one on top of the other. :o

The two engines without air intake led me to the Saunders-Roe SR.53.
which has a rocket motor (de Havilland Specter) and a jet propulsior (Armstrong Siddeley Viper)

Personally I think the Batplane have better design of air intakes than the Saunders-Roe SR.53.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/hytyi0xkf/SR53.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

As always I was beaten at the last minute by James. :(

It happens to me to talk like the batman villains  ;D



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 27, 2018, 11:51:21 PM
Personally I think the Batplane have better design of air intakes than the Saunders-Roe SR.53.
What makes you come to that conclusion? Just the look of it?
Because aerodynamically, both have their pros and cons.
Wing root intakes (as used in the Batplane or, more related to reality, the Hawker Hunter or the british V-Planes) aerodynamically are very much similar to scooped intakes, which have proved to be the superior design for strictly subsonic use.
However the submerged intake of the SR.53 has it's benifits in the transsonic regime.
This isn't something you simply have to believe when I tell, but you can study yourself:
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/005157.pdf
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.700.6301&rep=rep1&type=pdf

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 27, 2018, 11:52:51 PM
Well done to both of you, 51 & loco  :)

I'll leave it to you both to decide who will post the next aircraft.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 28, 2018, 07:34:08 AM
I’ll go since my answer came first in order of posts.

Try this easy one:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/o86b2x5vf/5_D40_DA2_E-4408-45_FE-_A60_B-1_AED679_A5057.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 28, 2018, 08:34:54 AM
It's a high altitude monoplane

Sorry - can't be more specific than that...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 28, 2018, 10:26:34 AM
Attempt at a negative diving record from the 1930s.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/5eyaaqje3/quest180628.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6tzuzgkh3/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 28, 2018, 02:14:26 PM
It's the … Bristol Type 138 High Altitude Monoplane :)

Completed in early 1936, the aircraft was routinely capable of achieving 50,000ft and could also carry an observer when necessary.  It holds the distinction of setting nine separate altitude world records, the ultimate of these happened during a 2¼-hour flight flown by Flight Lieutenant M.J. Adam, in which he achieved a record altitude, which was later homologated by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale as having attained a maximum altitude of 53,937 ft (16,440 m).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 28, 2018, 06:10:22 PM
Your turn Humph’
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 28, 2018, 07:35:33 PM
Kool … :)

Well here's another from back in the day.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/hDvBfT/guess3.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 28, 2018, 10:16:03 PM
Cool. Didn't know the F-35 has a gunner 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2018, 01:27:38 AM
Handley Page H.P.47
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Erich Alfred Hartmann on June 29, 2018, 06:44:26 AM
I didnt even know something this strange existed.  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2018, 06:47:50 AM
You don’t even know the half of it. Aircraft can get pretty strange. However there are those that just can’t see at all like Storebror up above. He’s so blind, he thinks everything is an F-35!  :P I’m kidding of course.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 29, 2018, 07:25:03 AM
He’s so blind
You name it, that's what I keep saying all the time.
A year ago I've attended the routine examination by our company physician.
I told her that I have trouble with my eyes, sometimes can't see much on the screen after hours of coding, and regularly having headaches when the day ends.
She made the eye and vision exam and said that everything was fine, I'd have 105% on both eyes.
Thanks I said, but doesn't solve the issues I've reported.
No hint.

So I went to the local drugstore and bought me cheap glasses for 1€.
Problem solved.
Lost them 3 days later (they must be somewhere, but don't ask me where), so I spent 20€ and put glasses at all "strategical" points where I might need them.
Problem solved definitely.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 29, 2018, 08:16:47 AM

I have the same eye problems as Mike Storebror, I am almost going blind from using the PC monitor
for too many hours painting stuff.
But I don´t see any F-35s, I see airplanes with sexy ladies.   :P

(https://i.imgur.com/HCOsvWF.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 29, 2018, 08:27:44 AM
I don´t see any F-35s, I see airplanes with sexy ladies.
Tell me what kind of glasses you're using please, I want to have the same ones 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on June 29, 2018, 08:40:13 AM
But I don´t see any F-35s, I see airplanes with sexy ladies.   :P
That's how I like to have my Me-262s  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 29, 2018, 01:31:50 PM
Area 51 … your up to bat.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2018, 05:36:16 PM
Alright then

Try this:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/fv21hust7/EDE43_F77-_EB57-45_D9-8_F55-_CD9_BCD33_B555.png)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Erich Alfred Hartmann on June 29, 2018, 05:47:14 PM
Armstrong Whitworth Ensign right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2018, 05:49:50 PM
Erich, That's correct!

Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Erich Alfred Hartmann on June 29, 2018, 05:55:04 PM
I’m not sure what to really post but I will try my best.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/ncb8x2q23/EB6385_B3-0_F4_D-491_C-_BC79-59_B11882_C6_A4.jpg)

Is this good?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 29, 2018, 07:49:57 PM
Kawasaki Ki-32
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 29, 2018, 07:52:44 PM
Dang … and all I thought they made were motorcycles and snowmobiles.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Erich Alfred Hartmann on June 29, 2018, 08:03:26 PM
Mr. Fresco youre right!

Take it away!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2018, 08:06:38 PM
That's a rather attractive plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 29, 2018, 08:21:11 PM
Ok heres one I like!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/728cf3pf3/Plane.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 30, 2018, 12:30:43 PM
I believe it's a "Westland Wagtail" … circa 1915.

A prototype British Fighter aircraft of the First World War. A single-engined tractor biplane, the Wagtail was a failure owing to the unreliability of its engine, only "five" being built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on June 30, 2018, 02:17:34 PM
Indeed DHumphrey! Beautiful isn't she?? Take it away!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on June 30, 2018, 07:03:18 PM
Thanks  :)

Here's an interesting one.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/frgC9y/guess4.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on June 30, 2018, 08:55:49 PM

Cool beer Barrel  :D
That is a 1933 Stipa-Caproni Aircraft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB4-_OWz5qE

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 01, 2018, 10:04:10 AM

OK, here we go.... guess this rare aircraft...

(https://i.imgur.com/PbhMKU3.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on July 01, 2018, 12:56:22 PM
It's a He-119. Probably the V1, I guess ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 01, 2018, 01:06:42 PM
It's a He-119. Probably the V1, I guess ?

That  is Correct!

The Heinkel He 119 was an experimental single-propeller monoplane with two coupled engines, developed in Germany.
A private venture by Heinkel to test radical ideas by the Günter brothers, the He 119 was originally intended to act as an unarmed
reconnaissance bomber capable of eluding all fighters due to its high performance. Only 8 were built, including a seaplane version.

Your PRIZE ...  8)   a Mini USB Fridge Cooler+Warmer Gadget Beverage Drink Cans Refrigerator !
http://www.ldgadgets.com/mini-usb-fridge-cooler-warmer-gadget-beverage-drink-cans-refrigerator/

Your turn Gatrasz!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on July 01, 2018, 01:15:00 PM
Only 8 were built, including a seaplane version.
Maybe we'll see this one in Il-2 some day ?  ;) Many thanks for the prize, I'll sure know what to do with it !  :D

For now, I got this to challenge our specialists :

(https://s33.postimg.cc/lmt58cthr/sh_rgr_r.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 01, 2018, 01:21:42 PM
It's a SNCASE SE-400.  :)

It was a prototype French twin-engine coastal patrol floatplane developed during the Second World War. A single example was flown, the project was abandoned in May 1940 owing to the German invasion of France.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on July 01, 2018, 01:23:44 PM
It's a SNCASE SE-400.  :)
Okay... That was quick :D Your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 01, 2018, 04:07:01 PM
Kool … :)

Here's one that's a bit different.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/kOTCuy/guess5.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 01, 2018, 06:35:16 PM
Here's one that's a bit different.  :)

советский самолет экраноплан ВВА-14
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 01, 2018, 07:34:18 PM
Well done stiv_069 !!!  :)

The Bartini Beriev VVA-14 vertical take-off amphibious aircraft, was a wing-in-ground-effect aircraft developed in the Soviet Union during the 1970s. It was designed to be able to take off from the water and fly at high speed over long distances, it was to make true flights at high altitude, but also have the capability of "flying" efficiently just above the sea surface, using aerodynamic ground effect.

The VVA-14 was designed by Italian-born designer Robert Bartini in answer to a perceived requirement to destroy United States Navy Polaris missile submarines.

Your turn stiv_069

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 01, 2018, 09:56:21 PM
this should not be difficult)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/qtr9fobm7/3ea08aad7511.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 02, 2018, 01:23:34 PM
It's the L.W.F. model V – Tractor  :)

The L.W.F. Model V Tractor is a single-engine two-seat trainer and reconnaissance biplane aircraft produced by the American manufacturer L.W.F. Engineering Company, (Lowe, Willard, Fowler).

This two-seat training and observation airplane was built as a prototype in 1916, and went into production for the US army a year later. The LWF Model V is a biplane, powered by a V-8 engine. The fuselage is a plywood, cantilever, semi-monocoque construction. The entire hull is covered in fabric, impregnated with several layers of cellulose lacquer. The wings are swept parallel construction; the upper wing has a greater span than the lower. The four independent wings of the wooden biplane are covered with fabric. The entire two-compartment braced system is reinforced with steel wire. The tail surfaces are formed of welded steel tubes and covered in fabric.

The aircraft's flight characteristics were not the best, so it was used in the US army primarily for secondary tasks.

The LWF Model V has special significance for Czech history - it was used by the air force branch of the Czechoslovakian legion in Russia.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on July 02, 2018, 07:02:01 PM
Your turn DHumphrey
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 02, 2018, 08:04:43 PM
Ok All,

Here's another.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/goo7Uy/guess6.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2018, 07:16:48 PM
Im not letting this thread die!

Try this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/rggrsdxjl/211_B86_E4-3_AB6-46_E7-_AA23-_F31_B3_E50_D93_C.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 08, 2018, 08:47:41 PM
I'm confused ... :-|

The nose, wheel bays and the turboprop took me to the Douglas C-132.

but wikipedia says it was just a concept ... :-[
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_C-132 o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2018, 10:16:46 PM
Loco, youre soooo close. Think more practically. Not 132 but 13*.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
wikipedia says it was just a concept
As James said, you're damn close.
Carrying Thor missiles wasn't just a concept, it was a necessity ;)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 08, 2018, 10:29:01 PM
Yes, I was so close that I did not see it. :P

Douglas C-133 Cargomaster. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2018, 11:23:06 PM
There you go!

Your turn Loco!

There is a back story to that photograph if you would like to hear it.

This is the original

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4q4bd0goh/96_E85_D53-52_C3-4_A68-84_C4-_F068_AAD8_DF1_A.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 08, 2018, 11:36:00 PM
Ok! ;D

lets go with one easy. :-[
try this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/kg4z8kfj3/guess-navy.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 08, 2018, 11:55:03 PM
Ok All,

Here's another.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/goo7Uy/guess6.jpg)
I guess this one was a stumper  :)

It's a The Gallaudet D-4 … it was an unusual biplane designed and built by Gallaudet Aircraft Company for the United States Navy. It was powered by a Liberty L-12 engine buried within the fuselage which turned a large, four-bladed propeller attached to a ring around the center fuselage. Only two were constructed, with the second being accepted by the Navy for service as an observation aircraft.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 09, 2018, 12:03:25 AM
Ok! ;D

lets go with one easy. :-[
try this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/kg4z8kfj3/guess-navy.png) (https://postimages.org/)
A Vought F8U-3 Crusader III during flight testing. The under-fuselage fins folded up into a horizontal position for take off and landing.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 09, 2018, 12:04:33 AM
There you go!

Your turn Loco!

There is a back story to that photograph if you would like to hear it.

This is the original

(https://s22.postimg.cc/4q4bd0goh/96_E85_D53-52_C3-4_A68-84_C4-_F068_AAD8_DF1_A.jpg)
Looks like a hurricane went through where-ever that place is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 09, 2018, 02:08:30 AM
A Vought F8U-3 Crusader III
"The best airplane we ever canceled".
The F8U-3 went farther, faster, it turned better, cost less, weighed less, and it would go as far on internal fuel as the F4H-1 could go with a 600-gallon external fuel tank - and it was a 25 percent cheaper than the F4H.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 09, 2018, 06:27:47 PM
Okay!

this is messing up a bit ... :-[

James: Of course we like stories and more about disasters.  :o

DHumphrey: we'll give it to you for valid even if you miss the letter X ... it's the XF8U-3-Crusader-III. Your turn now. ;)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6f3k0ficv/-_Featured-_Image-610x380.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Mike: Why would they have canceled it being so advantageous, cheap, light and maneuverable? :-|
Will it be because of the ugly of his upturned nose and nasty mouth? o_O
Or for some kind of dark negotiated to buy something worse and more expensive? o_O
(We know that this is USA weakness as can be seen in a plane that is frecuently here)

Sorry for the delay ...
It is for living in the ass of the world and having tons of work, despite the fact that today is a national holiday. ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 09, 2018, 06:48:30 PM
Thanks loco,

Here's another one … I think this one's gonna be easy.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/eiutZ8/guess7.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 09, 2018, 08:09:48 PM
That shape and characteristic ... It is only comparable with the Bartini Beriev VVA-14 that you have already posted before. ;)
It is a Dornier Do 31 experimental VTOL transport plane with a useful load of 3500 kg.
Is still the only transport VTOL ever. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 09, 2018, 09:46:25 PM


It´s the FLASH GORDON 1937 spaceship  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 09, 2018, 10:00:38 PM
Technically, its the Dornier Do 31E.

The one pictured is the second one built. That one had all ten engines fitted and made its first transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight on December 16th, 1967.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 09, 2018, 10:07:58 PM
Why would they have canceled it being so advantageous, cheap, light and maneuverable? :-|
Can't put it any better than others did before, so let me cite a bit...
Quote
It couldn’t have been looks: the Super Crusader was a far sleeker aircraft than the pudgy Phantom.
Perhaps it was economics as the Department of Defense in the early 1960s pushed for a common fighter for the Air Force, Navy and Marines.
Safety might have had something to do with it, too: the Crusader I and II were known for high accident rates.

Or was it because the Super Crusader was a hotshot dinosaur, a superb throwback to an earlier era of stick-and-rudder dogfights?
For example, Sparrow missiles required painting the target with a radar beam.
A Phantom pilot could leave this to his backseat weapons officer while he flew the plane.
The pilot of a single-seat Super Crusader would have had to fly the plane and control the Sparrow.
The Phantom was also more versatile, serving as a bomber, Wild Weasel air-defense killer and reconnaissance aircraft.

In fact, the F-4 was so remarkably adaptable and tough that the last U.S. military Phantom wasn't retired until December 2016.
For all the speed and maneuverability of the Super Crusader, it is doubtful whether it could have remained relevant for fifty-eight years.
(Source: http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/the-f-8-super-crusader-the-hot-navy-fighter-almost-replaced-20405)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 09, 2018, 10:48:10 PM


It´s the FLASH GORDON 1937 spaceship  :D
AWESOME HITMAN … AWESOME !!!!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 09, 2018, 10:49:28 PM
Technically, its the Dornier Do 31E.

The one pictured is the second one built. That one had all ten engines fitted and made its first transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight on December 16th, 1967.
P-51 gets the edge on technicality :) Your turn 51.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 10, 2018, 12:51:54 AM
I agree with everything... ;D

but next time I'll put one of my difficult folder... :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2018, 03:45:36 AM
Thanks Humphrey!

Behold! This thing:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/dhlwlalz5/54_D89_E11-_DC57-4_ED6-_B591-_FA377_D92248_D.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 10, 2018, 08:08:11 AM
Fairchild 91
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2018, 10:32:13 AM
Good job Mex.

Youre up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2018, 06:35:26 AM
It is a Dornier Do 31. Is still the only transport VTOL ever.

O rly...... :P

Then what is a V-22 Osprey?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 11, 2018, 07:14:06 AM
To be precise, the Do-31 is the only VTOL jet transport ever making it into the air.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2018, 08:42:56 AM
True, and since Mex has not returned within 24 hours it is now an open round.

So take this:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/v2svcporp/42_D5_DE0_F-_ACE0-484_F-97_E6-_B4_F58_C62_DB8_A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 11, 2018, 08:48:19 AM
Hold on!  Don't y'all ever take a pulse?  Is actually had one this time!

That's obviously a Ki-6184100

Or a Pilatus P-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2018, 08:49:47 AM
Very nice. Sorry for being too literal on the thread rules.

It’s your turn by the way.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 11, 2018, 09:33:50 AM
I’ve got one,but it might take a day or two to post it, so just give me a sec, and watch this space...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 11, 2018, 02:43:28 PM
Sorry for being too literal on the thread rules.
Rules … there are rules ??? :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 11, 2018, 03:51:16 PM
Technically yes. Look at the first post in this thread
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 11, 2018, 04:38:34 PM
Technically yes. Look at the first post in this thread
Dang it … there are rules  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 11, 2018, 05:26:12 PM
Here are the rules, DHumphrey  ;)
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg528969.html#msg528969

James: I was left wanting the story of the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster upside down  :o
(to wait pleasantly for Mex to deign post something) :P

Or perhaps the cross between Arado Ar-96 and Kawasaki ki-100 is still active? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 12, 2018, 12:49:19 AM
The C-133 - tornado at the New England Air Museum?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 12, 2018, 07:36:19 PM
I was waiting to tell you gents about it.

That picture was taken one day after the September 1979 Windsor Locks tornado. It passed directly over what was then the Bradley Air Museum. It damaged or destroyed more than half of the outdoor aircraft collection and a sizable chunk of the indoor collection as well. The museum then moved to its present location north of Bradley International Airport on the perimeter road. That was back in the 80’s so it was at least a decade before my time. I now work at that museum as a restorer and guide and I have had the pleasure of working on a few of the aircraft in that picture that survived. I was there today in fact and we moved quite a few aircraft in order to bring an old one in. It was a logistical nightmare, eek! I was then tasked with the job of installing a solar powered fan in the bottom of a Dassault HU-25 Falcon for cooling while we leave it outside for a few weeks. That went off without a hitch so I moved on to moving a couple of display cases and reprimanding children and their parents for going behind the roaps and on to/in to things they shouldn’t. Just a snippit of my day with some history to boot. Cheers gents!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 12, 2018, 08:12:38 PM
Is it the same skywarrior of the photo? o_O
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6hm3opm9r/2_AD7559_C-_BB89-4044-_AF26-010_F041007_A3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
it's really a rock... :o
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,58784.0.html

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 12, 2018, 09:18:02 PM
It is the same indeed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 12, 2018, 10:55:38 PM
I never understood what Mex was waiting to post something ... ]sad11[

we already wait several seconds, and to look at the space I'm going to become an astronomer. :o

¿Que pasa compadre chihuahuense?  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 13, 2018, 08:50:34 AM
Sorry for the wait, hope this is worth it (I had to crop it, pixelate, and shrink it):

(https://s15.postimg.cc/eteyumue3/xplane8.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 13, 2018, 09:34:11 AM
Is it a helicopter with a "pushing" propeller (a little bit like Piasecki X-49A Speedhawk, which it does not look to be) ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 13, 2018, 11:36:03 AM
Yes, and you are very close...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2018, 02:41:09 PM
Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 13, 2018, 04:29:47 PM
Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder

That is correct, you beat me to it again  ;D

That is a cool looking helicopter.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/ae/08/f1ae0877c374f6baabea366e5284bcf8.jpg)

(http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/6/8/9/0236986.jpg?v=v40)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 13, 2018, 05:52:53 PM
Very good 51 !!!  :)

The Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder II looks like it was the pre-cursor to the US Army's AH-56 Cheyenne attack helicopter. The Piasecki 16H-1 Pathfinder II was under development in 1962 with the AH-56 Cheyenne first flying in 1966.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2018, 08:34:46 PM
Cool!

Try this one:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/gr93nja5d/FDE76455-1_D8_F-423_F-_A0_BB-_FBD5_C943552_E.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 13, 2018, 11:29:03 PM
At first I thought it was a DC6, but Russian: by the resemblance to the first and the face of cold and austerity of the seconds. :o

but looking in pages in Cyrillic letters I found this ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/u6yoaxm33/Eastern_Express96002_Britannia_RAF.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
So, that led me to say that it is a Bristol Britannia.

cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 13, 2018, 11:41:56 PM
Youre so close. But it’s not a Britannia.

Try again.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 14, 2018, 12:04:37 AM
Canadair CL-44?  :-|

it seems to be longer :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 14, 2018, 04:43:31 AM
It is the 44.

You can tell by this plane’s absence of windows and its shorter length that this is the prototype CL-44.

It’s your turn Loco.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 14, 2018, 06:31:55 PM
Sorry for the delay.

One of the difficult ones (but not so much for the scholars around here)
Please, name the airplane and its most outstanding feature. ;)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/sv4x1vjnz/learjet.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 14, 2018, 11:46:39 PM
It's the HFB-320 Hansa Jet  :)

The Hamburger Flugzeugbau HFB-320 Hansa Jet is an all-metal, twin-engine, ten-seat business jet that was built by German aircraft manufacturer Hamburger Flugzeugbau between 1964 and 1973. The most notable feature of the aircraft is its forward-swept wing, which is mid-mounted in the fuselage.

The tail lettering gave it away, LQ-JRH.  Currently owned by: Gas del Estado, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 15, 2018, 01:23:31 PM
Right DHumphrey!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/jqb9gdftr/hfb320-1-750x500.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It's the first time I have not changed the registration! as a new decoy. ;)

The truth ... is that "Gas del Estado" does not exist since 1991, when the neoliberal governments of Argentina sold our natural resources for coins.
In fact, it can be seen that the aircraft has in its nose and tail the YPF logo (fiscal petroleum deposits). A company that was sold at a price of embarrassment and repurchased for twice what it was worth (including environmental liability). As you can see, our governors are business geniuses.
The photo is from 04/26/1972, it must be written off some time ago, but for your research I think that all Argentines must continue paying the tuition ... :-[

You turn now! ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 15, 2018, 02:05:15 PM
Hello All,

Here's another, enjoy  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/fNhoUJ/guess8.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 15, 2018, 02:44:46 PM
we already have this! :o

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg579963.html#msg579963

post another please!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 15, 2018, 02:45:50 PM
Kool … I'll find another :)

Alright, let's try this.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/fb6UKJ/guess9.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 15, 2018, 06:47:29 PM
i believe it is a conceptual prototype of this concrete mixer :P
(https://s33.postimg.cc/t69yvsaun/thumb_1441972745.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 15, 2018, 06:56:28 PM
LOL … not quite.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 15, 2018, 08:26:10 PM

OH WoW, That is cool mini chopper  8)  ;D
I have no idea what it is

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 16, 2018, 12:09:18 AM
really that thing is bigger than it seemed. ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/vb8424j7j/index.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
It's a Mil V-7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_V-7

a helicopter with two V-1 at the ends of the rotor :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 16, 2018, 01:23:20 PM
Well done locopiston !!!

The Mil V-7 was an unusual experimental four-seat helicopter with AI-7 ramjets at the tips of the two rotor blades. It had an egg-shaped fuselage, skid undercarriage, and a two-bladed tail rotor on a short tubular tail boom. Four aircraft were built in the late 1950s, but only one is known to have flown, with only the pilot aboard.

Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 16, 2018, 02:29:13 PM
That reminds me of the Hiller Hornet.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/d6s8eoulb/2_D85_F88_A-_D2_FC-41_F3-_BDBB-_AA710_B64164_E.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 16, 2018, 02:34:02 PM
Very Kool 51 !!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 16, 2018, 06:58:57 PM
yep i found the mil-V7 through it ;)

let's go with this:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/jgwotioan/guess167.png) (https://postimages.org/)

i found this viewing a plane in the last pages... is a derivative  :-X
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2018, 04:09:11 PM
X-21?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 17, 2018, 06:12:04 PM
X-21?
I think you got something there Mexchiwa … possibly even the X-21A.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 17, 2018, 06:39:46 PM
Yes! is the Northrop X-21A  ;D

come to the investigating this:
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg651442.html#msg651442
same colors...

It's Mex's turn then ... Please post something friend! o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2018, 09:53:27 PM
I got nuthin’ - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 17, 2018, 11:34:16 PM
DHumphrey you too guesed well the X-21A ;)
post something! :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 18, 2018, 01:37:49 PM
OK … here we go.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/hmAr4J/guess10.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 18, 2018, 03:41:55 PM
Russian ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 18, 2018, 04:37:56 PM
It looks like an XB-70 and a Sukhoi had a kid that injured its back.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 18, 2018, 04:51:18 PM
It looks like an XB-70 and a Sukhoi had a kid that injured its back.

Hehe  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 19, 2018, 09:35:53 AM
It's a good HOAX Render!

theoretically it would be a Myasishchev M-55 ... but the plane does not exist. :-[

https://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1986225

this is the only thing I found that is not in Cyrillic:

Some hints of what is there - M-25, project of low altitude infantry killer - via shock wave, while flying supersonic 30-50 meters above the enemy troops.
Project was cancelled in 1973 after it became clear that Chinese government understood that attempts to disturb big bear can be dangerous, and finally declassified this year.  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 19, 2018, 05:31:24 PM
I had to search for this rare one at the Secret Projects Aircraft forum - https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2853.0.html
for all things weird and wonderful  :D

Quote
from the aircraft description....

" Its moveable ramp was able generate killing sonic boom!

 o_O WOW! I never thoght about that. They are always thinking of new ways to kill the enemy.
Amazing and crazy idea , but it might just work.
The picture posted looks like a pretty cool design.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 19, 2018, 05:47:37 PM
Nice work locopiston :)

Project Myasishchev M-25 / experimental Russian military aircraft that proved unsuccessful after extensive trials (as is the fate of roughly half concepts for advanced military aircraft). A real 1970s project of supersonic ground attack fighter using destructive force of sonic boom as well as conventional weapons. However this project never got to mockup stage, let alone flying prototype.

Your turn loco.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 19, 2018, 07:04:55 PM
Greetings DHumprey! ;D
In fact, I had it in a folder with other beautiful aircraft renders that never existed.  :-[
But I have found great resistance in this thread for those things, the friend Mike is like crazy in the absence of reality. Unless it's an F-35  :P
The most unreal that was well received is the physical scale model. ;)

Try this star wars empire ship now!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/alc51mj4v/Guess-_Tie-figther.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 19, 2018, 07:21:13 PM
I think this one is the tail gunner position of the Ju-288.  :)

(https://forum.valka.cz/attachments/217/ju288c-2.jpg)

The Junkers Ju 288, originally known within the Junkers firm as the EF 074, was a German bomber project designed during World War II, which only ever flew in prototype form. The first of an eventual 22 development aircraft flew on 29 November 1940.

Although the 288 never even reached production status, let alone official operational service, the aircraft did see limited combat duty. In 1944, following the cancellation of the 288 program, the surviving A and C series prototypes were hurriedly fitted with defensive armament and equipment and deployed as reconnaissance bombers on the Western Front.

Very few missions were flown, owing to the scarcity of aviation fuel and spare parts, and the unresolved problems with the aircraft's powerplant and undercarriage. It is believed that the 288's were attached to the same unit operating the small number of Ju 388 reconnaissance planes that saw service.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 19, 2018, 07:32:36 PM
Right again DHumprey!

It's from a ju-288.
I think with the glasses of the cockpits remaining, they made this beautiful fire car!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9qu6t00kf/02e79220011e4d9ef506fbbb2fe82809.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kdnzyf8pn/)

You turn again!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 19, 2018, 07:33:22 PM
That is a way kool car !!!!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 19, 2018, 07:46:53 PM
Ok, here's another … enjoy  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/fKYFJd/guess11.jpg)

See any resemblance ...

(http://orig07.deviantart.net/b31c/f/2010/071/9/d/flash_gordon_by_fluidgeometry.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2018, 08:15:03 PM
I spy with my little eye...

A Handley Page Victor......of some sort. Most likely the Prototype judging by the intakes.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 20, 2018, 12:32:57 AM
Well done 51 !!!

It is the prototype of the Handley Page Victor.  However you missed the bonus points for not mentioning the other vehicle.  :)

It is the "Flash Gordon Rocket Ship".  :)

Your turn 51.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 20, 2018, 06:43:07 AM
This one should be fun:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/54j3xizw1/426_AAE95-29_FE-4_AE9-8_ACC-0_A2_B93526_B72.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 20, 2018, 08:39:31 AM
A funny looking "stuka"  :D
It is the famous Vivian Bellamy's Percival Proctor (Junkers Ju 87 Stuka) conversion
used for the film "The Battle of Britain".
- http://www.daveswarbirds.com/bob/misc.htm

However, it did not appear in the final cut of the film  :( its place being taken by large-scale radio-control models.
Its a shame, because it´s a such a nice looking airplane too.
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/hyperscale/imageproxy.php?url=http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/deMichu/Stuka-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 20, 2018, 01:15:47 PM
I am sure I got that aircraft correct, so
 let´s move along with the quiz ...

an easy one for you

(https://www.theworldoftom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kulula_ZS-ZWP_05.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 20, 2018, 04:42:19 PM
Kulula Airlines 737-800 with its distinctive “Flying 101” color scheme.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 20, 2018, 06:54:36 PM

You got it man! 
That is one very cool skin for an airplane.

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 20, 2018, 07:07:57 PM

Sorry for the small pic....

Try this:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/l9gte5h6d/17_CF9_F1_F-_AC4_A-494_D-_BA14-15_DB3_F32_B557.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 20, 2018, 08:46:09 PM
I think I got this one …

The IMAM Ro.63  :)

It was an Italian STOL aircraft designed for short-range reconnaissance and light transport during World War II. The aircraft was deployed in the North African Campaign, together with 30 Fieseler Fi-156 imported from Germany, even though this was insufficient to replace the IMAM Ro.37 and older reconnaissance aircraft. By 1943, after two years hard service, only one Ro.63 survived.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/IMAM_Ro.63_right_front_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 20, 2018, 09:09:38 PM
You got it DH

Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 20, 2018, 09:32:05 PM
Thanks 51  :)

OK All … lets try this one.

(https://image.ibb.co/g9wSYd/guess12.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 20, 2018, 10:28:30 PM
It is not a good idea to put a similar airplane in shape, with the same feature and the same brand as one that you have posted just 6 pages ago...  :P
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg651203.html#msg651203
maybe someone looking for the previous riddle already see it  8)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/arr7qj1un/AA2129a.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/arr7qj1uj/)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_29
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 21, 2018, 08:53:33 AM
Cool Dornier aircraft.
Great design idea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_29


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 21, 2018, 01:41:34 PM
I'll try harder next time.  :)

Your turn locopistion.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 21, 2018, 02:04:29 PM
thanks friend! ;D

Here goes one with a lot of glass and egg shape as you like it! ;)

Guess this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/sew5mbidr/guess-111.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 21, 2018, 02:33:26 PM
I'm gonna go with …

The Monospar ST-25  :)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ad/Monospar.jpg/1200px-Monospar.jpg)

it was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a fabric-covered metal structure. The monospar name came from the use of a single spar in the wing structure, that had been developed by H J Stieger. The cabin was enclosed with five seats. It was based on the GAL Monospar ST-10, with the addition of a folding seat for a fifth passenger, extra side windows, and the addition of a radio receiver. On 19 June 1935, the prototype (G-ADIV) made its first flight at Hanworth Air Park. It was designated Monospar ST-25 Jubilee, to honor the 25th anniversary of the reign of King George V.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 21, 2018, 02:38:14 PM
Yep! ;D

DHumphrey you are unbeatable with glazed eggs! :o

you turn again!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 21, 2018, 02:51:52 PM
This one is different.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/c7ajWy/guess13.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 21, 2018, 04:54:42 PM
For the rotor :-|... the only thing I can say is that it is a supertunning Bell UH-1. ;D

I'm going to a "Asado Argentino" so for some hours or day I'll be out of service... :P
If I hit, open house.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 22, 2018, 01:50:51 PM
Your close loco … she has some UH-1 in her … but she's another designation altogether.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Edlor on July 22, 2018, 02:59:32 PM
Always enjoy these quest and I saw this on another site some time ago.

https://theaviationist.com/2011/11/18/stealth-helicopter/


(https://s33.postimg.cc/439j0esan/front-view.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/t9ah79ofz/side-view.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Adam

P.s. Someone else can take my turn when confirmed ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 22, 2018, 03:54:04 PM
Good research "Adam son of Eldor" (sounds epic). ;)
It's good to see the people you love around here!
(read on the board "the lunge: last post by eldor" was shocking and hopeful) :o

I'm sure you hit the nail on the Bell UH-1 Huey "Stealth Star"
I also found another that I'm sure is a derivative of that:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAI_Penetrator
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9nqloulpb/AAC-_Penetrator-2-s.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Hopefully, the friend DHumphrey will soon reveal the incognita ;D
Regards!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 22, 2018, 04:20:32 PM


WOW man, that AAI Penetrator looks awesome.
I want one of those for Christmas  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 22, 2018, 05:31:57 PM
Adam and loco, you guys are all over it.  Well done !!!  :)

Aerocraft Stealth Star 204 SS
 
A very rare gunship helicopter modified from the Bell UH-1B Iroquois with tandem seating for the pilots and a troop-carrying compartment. In 1990, Bell UH-1B Hueys were stripped down to the engine, transmission and tail boom. A complete armored composite structure was added, the flight controls and seating were modified to a tandem layout, with pilot in front and copilot at the rear. The third and fourth weapons operators were placed in the rear portion of the fuselage firing weapons to the rear. The outer fuselage mounts stub wings, two glazed gun turrets/observation windows under each side of the engine with rear-facing 20mm gun turret under the fuselage, and two forward-facing 12.7mm turrets under the cockpit. The prototype (N3080W ex U.S. Army 63-8508) uses a 1300 shp Avco Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engine and had a gross take-off weight of 4280 kg. First flight was October 1991. The basic Penetrator is said to be air-to-air, air-to-ground and ground-to-ground combat capable, using modified technologies. It has been in development and can be seen on Stealthstar.

(http://www.warbird-photos.com/airshows/2013-LongBeach/LongBeachOpenHouse13_Stealth_Star_204-SS_0091.jpg)

locopiston, I guess it's your turn as Adam deferred.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 23, 2018, 04:59:09 PM
okay!  ;D
Let's go back with a plane to relive the thread. :-[

Guess this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6vqc1gt27/Guess237.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 24, 2018, 01:51:03 AM
Looks very Italian... a 2-seater version of a fighter aircraft ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on July 24, 2018, 03:10:41 AM
Looks like a very modified He113
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 24, 2018, 04:25:56 AM
Vultee V-61, an early design stage (with a pointed nose) towards the P-66 Vanguard.
A complicated story as it seems.

http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p66.html

"The P-48 aircraft was to have been powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1830-S4C4-G air-cooled radial engine rated at 1200 hp for takeoff and 900 hp at 15,400 feet. According to the initial plan, the engine was to be enclosed in an orthodox cowling similar to that fitted to the Curtiss P-36. However, during construction it was decided to switch to an unorthodox long and pointed cowling on order to reduce aerodynamic drag. In order to accommodate the long and pointed cowling, the engine was fitted with a lengthened drive shaft. Engine cooling was provided by a retractable air intake fitted beneath the nose immediately behind the propeller spinner. The nose of the P-48 looked a lot like the nose of the abortive Curtiss XP-42.

The Model P-48 was given the civil designation NX21755, and was flown for the first time in September of 1939 by test pilot Vance Breese. The name *Vanguard* was chosen. Unfortunately, the Model P-48 ran into the same sort of engine cooling problems that bedeviled the Curtiss XP-42. After a few flights with the initial cowling configuration, the variable air intake underneath the nose was fixed in the open position and another scoop was added above the cowling. At the same time, the rudder area was increased.

[...]

The production version of the Model P-48 was to have been designated Model 61, but by the time of the P-48's landing accident it had already been decided to give up on the pointed-nose for the Vanguard, since the drag reduction that it provided was insufficient to justify the increased weight and the cooling problems that it caused. Consequently, the second prototype Vanguard, the Model 48X (NX19999), reverted to the orthodox radial engine cowling that had originally been planned. The Model 48X made its first flight on February 11, 1940."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 24, 2018, 12:18:24 PM
Super correct sniperton! ;D

I was hesitant to put it since the Vultee P-66 vanguarg had already appeared in this thread. :-[
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg567936.html#msg567936
But the one in the picture that I put, in the prototype stadium, the one you describe was sufficiently different and interesting to post it back. ;)

Your turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 24, 2018, 01:55:43 PM
Thanks. Easy, but funny  :D
(https://s15.postimg.cc/6nv61up17/quest20180724.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 24, 2018, 02:19:09 PM
I think it's the:  The Goodyear Inflatoplane

(https://cdn.acidcow.com/pics/20141021/inflatable_plane_04.jpg)

It was an inflatable experimental aircraft made by the Goodyear Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, well known for the Goodyear blimp. Although it seemed an improbable project, the finished aircraft proved to be capable of meeting its design objectives, although its sponsor, the United States Army, ultimately cancelled the project when it could not find a "valid military use for an aircraft that could be brought down by a well-aimed bow and arrow".

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 24, 2018, 02:27:41 PM
 ;D
Great, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 24, 2018, 03:11:56 PM
OK All,

Here's another … enjoy  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/fRFOg8/guess14.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 24, 2018, 03:52:40 PM
Bristol 188?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 24, 2018, 04:00:37 PM
That's it 51 !!!  :)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Bristol_Type_188_Cosford.jpg)

The Bristol 188 is a British supersonic research aircraft built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the 1950s. Its length, slender cross-section and intended purpose led to its being nicknamed the "Flaming Pencil".

Your turn 51.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 25, 2018, 03:33:49 AM

Looks like a mini "HABU"  :D
 ( the SR-71 "Blackbird")

Very cool

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2018, 12:32:29 PM
This is an easy one and this plane is real by the way.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/egjwppw0h/C88_F867_C-_AB5_A-425_D-9_C36-_FFD6_DA29621_C.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 25, 2018, 01:43:26 PM
This is the Yak 110.  :)

Strapping two airframes together to create an entirely new airplane has actually been done quite a few times in aviation history. You may know about the famous F-82 'Twin' Mustang. Using two Yak 55's, the team assembled this hybrid that includes dual controls from either cockpit. Recently the aircraft made its first flight after a year of construction and three years of planning. Test Flown by Len Fox, an experienced test pilot with over 54 experimental types under his belt, the patchwork Yak performed almost flawlessly. However, that's not where the story ends - these 'Fat Tire Cowboys' (as the team like to be known) have even bigger plans than merely strapping two aerobatic aircraft together. Namely, they want to add another engine to make it a tri-motor. The plan was to slap a jet engine on the underside of this thing.

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.flitetest.com/editor_images%2F1523608862997-Yak-110.jpg)

The artist's impression of how the finished bird will look gives a good indication of the uniqueness of this project. This, however, is nothing on actually seeing and hearing the results for yourself. This project was conceptualised by display pilot Jeff Boerboon. Now the third engine has been installed, the Yak will be gearing up to perform at airshows in 2018 in the hands of Jeff himself. What with the noise of not only the two radial engines but a turbojet as well, the spectacle should be quite something to say the least.

(https://image.ibb.co/fMg29T/con_Yak_071818.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 25, 2018, 01:44:32 PM
Promiscuity, what a shame for this decent and politically correct site and thread  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on July 25, 2018, 01:58:42 PM

Looks like they stuck a V-1 flying "Buzz" bomb between those 2 airplanes  :D
Very cool and wild idea!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 25, 2018, 08:56:40 PM
I was present at Oshkosh for the display of this beauty. She was magnificent.

Your turn DH
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 26, 2018, 01:46:05 PM
Thanks 51,

OK all … here's another … have fun.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/jRcFET/guess15.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Adamo on July 26, 2018, 02:40:05 PM
Northrop MX-324/MX-334 (1943/1944): used in the development of the XP-79. The MX-334 was a glider and the MX-324 was rocket-powered.

Open round if I'm correct.

Adamo


(https://s33.postimg.cc/ipwr00ov3/main-qimg-90094da18624a3777402e9505ee2ff2f.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 26, 2018, 02:52:21 PM
Try this one......

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ofczkli9b/877_F503_B-_B481-4_A2_C-_AFA6-_B4_E948_F2_E4_CB.jpg)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/l8ig0z5j3/9903894_C-_A75_E-4_BCA-_B5_D5-1_A7341_E277_CA.jpg)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/qwoqru7an/A680441_D-_CCA7-4_F89-991_F-018_A31_D93005.jpg)

Good luck and have fun.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 26, 2018, 02:56:31 PM
Well one thing is for sure, that radiator makes a better door than a windscreen … lol  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 26, 2018, 07:23:31 PM
YES !!!! … I found it.  :)

It's the: Chalais-Meudon CM-5 Airship Engine Nacelle

I got the clue from you James … and where you work.  ;)

This engine nacelle is the oldest major European lighter-than-air artifact in the United States. It was part of the CM-5, a French World War I non-rigid airship. The airship was sold to the U.S. Navy for European coastal patrol. It came to this country following the war, whereupon Goodyear acquired it, briefly considering the airship for an Akron-to-Detroit air service. Of particular interest, is the mechanic's work space behind the Salmson Z 9-cylinder radial engine.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/K_class_blimp.jpg/1200px-K_class_blimp.jpg)

Current location:  The New England Air Museum is located at Windsor Locks, CT (James's work place)  :)

http://www.neam.org/index.php (http://www.neam.org/index.php)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 26, 2018, 07:47:33 PM
You posted the wrong picture. That blimp that you posted is the K-28.

This is the correct airship:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/dfbuvjkb5/ED807_DFF-5_D42-48_B5-_A8_F5-_A81293_C1524_A.jpg)

(https://s22.postimg.cc/wkf45b6ox/FC189_E2_B-_F4_F4-4_AA4-8_E57-04065_DCCB3_B2.jpg)

It’s your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 27, 2018, 02:30:36 PM
Hello All,

Thanks James for posting the correct photo of the blimp, much appreciated.  :)

Here's my next photo … enjoy.

(https://image.ibb.co/gCt1r8/guess16.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 28, 2018, 08:28:44 AM
An early NOTAR?  (Though not by Hughes or MDD...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 28, 2018, 04:53:32 PM
Mex,

I don’t think so. It looks like it might have tip jets.

French maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 28, 2018, 05:18:25 PM
French maybe?

Getting warmer  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 29, 2018, 07:43:32 PM
Here's a clue, the nose is actually a prop spinner.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Adamo on July 29, 2018, 08:14:49 PM
SNCASO SO1310 Farfadet | Sud-Ouest (SNCASO)-Aerospatiale)

I got nothing so open round when confirmed.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/m8pqtqp6n/77a546f041b585f210d7c6b3eefe12d1--military.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 29, 2018, 08:48:30 PM
Well done Adamo !!!

I thought the prop spinner hint would give it away.  :)

Open round as Adamo has differed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 29, 2018, 10:03:28 PM
Here:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/f0yzg2z7l/7_C0_ABA48-_FBC2-4_DCE-_ADE4-0_B3_B0179_FC9_B.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Adamo on July 29, 2018, 11:48:58 PM
That would be a Hawker Horsley

The Hawker Horsley was a British single-engined biplane bomber of the 1920s. It was the last all-wooden aircraft built by Hawker Aircraft, and served as a medium day bomber and torpedo bomber with Britain's Royal Air Force between 1926 and 1935, as well as the navies of Greece and Denmark.


(https://s33.postimg.cc/3m4lwb633/167801_big.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z5un6ec97/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 30, 2018, 05:20:11 AM
Correct again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Adamo on July 30, 2018, 11:17:43 AM
Thanks P51vsFw190.

Try this one.


(https://s33.postimg.cc/jwinyf56n/Quest.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 30, 2018, 11:42:51 AM
SAB AB-20, French heavy night bomber prototype

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Adamo on July 30, 2018, 11:47:36 AM
You got it Radoye.  ;D

Your go.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 30, 2018, 11:57:38 AM
OK how about this:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/yyuw9e03j/guess.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 30, 2018, 12:06:58 PM
That plane goes by the same name like the second part of the F-16, believe it or not 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 30, 2018, 12:08:08 PM
Indeed! :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 30, 2018, 04:30:20 PM
I believe it is this:

The Weiss WM-21 Sólyom (English: Falcon)

It was a 1930s Hungarian light bomber and reconnaissance biplane developed by the Manfred Weiss company. It served in World War Two, often accompanied by other old, or else substandard, planes.

Throughout the war, the Royal Hungarian Air Force used 48 of them for reconnaissance. They served alongside 38 Heinkel He 46s, and 37 IMAM Ro.37s, supplemented by 13 Heinkel He 111s. They first entered service in 1939 with short-range reconnaissance units. Although they were active during the 1940 dispute with Romania, their first active operational use was during the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941.

During the invasion of Yugoslavia, none of the WM-21's were lost in combat, but one was lost in an accident. From June 1941 they were used to support Hungarian Army units in Ukraine, and then against Soviet partisans. They lost another WM-21 on June 29, when the war against the Soviet Union was intensifying.

Around 80 aircraft were also transferred to duties as trainers, as they were removed from operational use, until 1945.

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/spyww2/wm21/wm21-1.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 30, 2018, 06:10:14 PM
That is correct, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 30, 2018, 06:50:27 PM
Thanks Radoye,

OK All … here's another  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/dsEcoo/guess16.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 31, 2018, 12:00:53 AM
Isn't it written on the side?
(https://s8.postimg.cc/d5erkfg8z/IAIO_Qaher-313_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 31, 2018, 02:20:48 AM
F-313. The totally for real not a mockup Iranian 7th gen fighter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 31, 2018, 06:07:57 AM
Nice work Mexchiwa !!!  :)

The IAIO Qaher-313 Conqueror (Tamer), F-313) is a planned Iranian single-seat stealth fighter aircraft that was publicly announced on 1 February 2013. A press presentation about the project was made by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi on 2 February 2013, as part of the Ten-Day Dawn ceremonies. Independent experts have expressed significant doubts about the viability of the aircraft.

On 15 April 2017, the prototype Qaher-313 conducted taxi tests. This prototype, designated "08", introduced a number of changes over the models previously showcased, most notably an enlarged cockpit, dual jet exhausts, and a FLIR turret in the nose.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZy2381tkr0/WPJb-vOnoQI/AAAAAAAAP7w/xX0MNJah2zYq3ZcmZTtSCloLNpMtdgEXQCLcB/s1600/919470_452.jpg)

Your turn Mexchiwa.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 31, 2018, 11:56:30 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 31, 2018, 01:14:04 PM
OK i got one for you:

(https://78.media.tumblr.com/8ca667c59ee75f1991d5056e686087c8/tumblr_inline_paxh7cMfF81t90ue7_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 31, 2018, 03:51:42 PM
I believe it's the:

IAR CV11 - Reserve Fighter

The first original aircraft design produced by the Industria Aeronautica Romana (I.A.R), established in 1925, was the CV-11 single-seat fighter completed and flown, in 1930. Designed by Elie Carafoli and a French engineer, M Virmoux, the CV-11 was of mixed construction and powered by a 600hp 12-cylinder W-type Lorraine 12Fa Courlis engine, armament comprising two 7.7mm Vickers machine guns. After completion of the initial flight test programme, the Lorraine engine was replaced by a 500hp Hispano-Suiza 12Mc 12- cylinder Vee-type engine with which it was tested at Jstres during the first quarter of 1931. It then returned to Romania, where, on 9 December 1931, the CV-11 made an attempt on the 500km closed-circuit speed record. However, an engine failure necessitated a forced landing in which the pilot, Capt Romeo Popescu, was killed. Further development of the basic design by Carafoli led to the I.A.R.12.

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/fww1/cv11/cv11-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 31, 2018, 06:13:26 PM
That's what it is, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 31, 2018, 08:15:52 PM
Thanks Radoye.

OK all … try this  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/fLdMFe/guess17.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on July 31, 2018, 10:11:26 PM
I know this one. Deperdussin GB racer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 01, 2018, 02:28:20 PM
You got it fresco23 !!!  :)

The Deperdussin Monocoque was an early racing aircraft built in 1912 by the Aéroplanes Deperdussin, a French aircraft manufacturer started in 1911 and reorganized as the Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) in 1913. It is so named because of the method of construction of its fuselage. The aircraft is noted for winning the Gordon Bennett Trophy in 1912 and 1913, and for raising the world speed record for aircraft to 130 mph (210 km/h).

(http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/4/1/6/2734614.jpg?v=v40)

Your turn fresco23.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 01, 2018, 04:23:40 PM
Awesome! Did a quick search and turned up nothing so here goes! I like the style of this one! Best luck!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4hhdu6p1r/Aircraft.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on August 02, 2018, 04:55:48 AM
Slingsby Type 1 Falcon, I believe?

https://jackrussellstales.weebly.com/type-1--2-falcon.html

EDIT: Or maybe the Falke that inspired it... they look very much alike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 02, 2018, 05:15:25 AM
Forgive me for jumping in here, but what type is this please?
Crashed in the next field over the Piddle Brook to us yesterday.
Susan was in the garden and heard it, thought it was a combine or tractor trailer turning over. She doesn't recall any engine sound "just a clattering noise", so power failure perhaps?
Fortunately pilot and passenger had minor injuries and were not hospitalised. Wheat had just been cut, so reducing possible fire risk in our dry conditions.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/mtv0j99g5/crash.jpg.gallery.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 02, 2018, 05:41:19 AM
Robinson R22.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 02, 2018, 06:59:47 AM
Perfect Gianky! Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 04, 2018, 12:57:50 PM
Guess we are still waiting for Gianky to post their pic.  :)   Or, to be open or not to be open? … that is the question.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 04, 2018, 05:12:57 PM
Rules says Open round! :o

Lets go with easy one to relive the thread! ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/ejuty9h1r/guess-408.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 04, 2018, 08:18:04 PM
Vickers Wellington Mk VI
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 04, 2018, 09:01:18 PM
Of course james! ;D

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 04, 2018, 11:24:49 PM
Here’s another easy one:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/yxf87cfdd/7_B504535-_FC6_D-4_ADA-_B0_F5-_C029_E4_D09_F9_E.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on August 05, 2018, 12:30:15 PM
Here’s another easy one:
~snip~
James

It's a plane.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 05, 2018, 05:16:06 PM
Consolidated Corregidor.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RlwAAOSw03lY6lB-/s-l300.jpg)

Open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 05, 2018, 09:01:30 PM
Nice job and as Radoye said:

Open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 05, 2018, 09:49:55 PM
Easy, fancy and eighty  ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/g45od4a4f/Guess608.png) (https://postimages.org/)
If you can guess also the pilot name! ;)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 05, 2018, 10:45:35 PM
That is the converted Aérospatiale SA-341G Gazelle from the film Blue Thunder

The pilot is Frank Murphy played by Roy Schneider
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 06, 2018, 12:04:11 AM
Yes … yes it is  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 06, 2018, 10:29:03 AM
Might as well go:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/43n518nn5/A580_B8_D6-217_C-4901-92_D6-5_A913_D60_B8_BD.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 06, 2018, 11:19:46 AM
I know it but I’ll let someone else play. It was so easy to find it felt like cheating.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 06, 2018, 12:32:09 PM
This is the:  1929 BUHL SPORT AIRSEDAN

The Buhl Airsedan was a civil utility aircraft manufactured in the United States by Buhl Aircraft Company in the late 1920s and early 30s. Later models featured gradually increased seating and larger engines, but all were conventional sesquiplanes with fully enclosed cockpits and passenger cabins.

After Buhl ceased operations, the drawings and jigs were purchased and a small number of CA-6's were built in Canada by the Ontario Provincial Air Service (OPAS) for use as fire spotting aircraft.

(http://www.goldenwingsmuseum.com/collection/AC-Images/Buhl-1.jpg)

If confirmed, open round as I'm leaving on vacation later today.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 06, 2018, 01:58:57 PM
Have a good vacation.

Open round as declared by DH.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2018, 05:35:41 AM
Open round calls for something like this:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4us49ndsv/quest_2018-08-07.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 07, 2018, 08:57:34 AM
That is a Wellington used as a test bed for the Whittle jet engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2018, 09:11:48 AM
...and that's so damn right that the baton has to go to... Radoye!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 07, 2018, 09:19:22 AM
OK try this:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4347/37198211752_f496297611_b.jpg)

Last one of its type in existence, in this sad state...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2018, 09:37:24 AM
Looks a bit like a mix between a Dove and a Mossie ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 07, 2018, 12:40:09 PM
I.Ae. 24 Calquin?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 07, 2018, 12:42:07 PM
Nope. European.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 07, 2018, 03:50:41 PM
Ohh, then it’s a DH-104 Dove 6.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2018, 09:53:46 PM
Can't be because:
Last one of its type in existence
There should be at least 4 Dove 6 survivors.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2018, 10:28:51 PM
I could have sworn that it's somehow related to the Dove from the development line, however now I rather think it's this one:
(https://s8.postimg.cc/vk364pteb/Ikarus_214-_P_mjrv1.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2018, 05:27:31 AM
I’ll give it one more go and if I don’t get it I’ll wait a couple quests till I go again.

Total shot in the dark:

Ikarus 214?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 08, 2018, 05:33:25 AM
Why shot in the dark? You're obviously right.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 08, 2018, 05:46:57 AM
Yep, Ikarus 214, ASW / recce bomber from 1950's Yugoslavia. 22 built (including prototypes) in several variants, further development abandoned after realization that the role of medium bomber is becoming quickly obsolete given the fact that the modern jet fighter-bombers can do the job and then some.

The wreck in the photo is the last airframe in existence and is currently awaiting better times at the Belgrade Museum of Aviation when funding will be available to have it restored for display.

Not sure who should get the turn, since both Mike and James got it right. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 08, 2018, 05:48:55 AM
What I find strange in Mike's contribution that he didn't named it as an F-35  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 08, 2018, 05:51:54 AM
I've been cheating and actually I'm still convinced it's an F-35 so... the baton goes to James ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2018, 06:41:00 AM
Here:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/5s6jxjpjl/A9_C7_B6_C8-1_B3_F-4_EBA-_AB76-_DBB973_F87_CE7.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 08, 2018, 07:58:44 AM
You can see the quest aircraft in even more detail here:  ;)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/ohj1pqdjv/quest20180808.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 08, 2018, 08:40:12 AM
Canadian perhaps?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 08, 2018, 08:42:34 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 08, 2018, 08:59:13 AM
Its is the Canadian Car and Foundry FDB-1. I believe sometime in the past there
was a a mod available at SAS for it based on the I-152... but as usual I could be
wrong o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2018, 10:22:57 AM
The correct designation is Gregor FDB-1.

It’s your turn D-Rexs
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 08, 2018, 11:47:36 AM
I got nothing so, Open Round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2018, 12:36:55 PM
I’ll put in a quick and easy one:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/nhz1ro1dt/BBC89323-_D39_A-48_AA-_A69_B-_FD6_A169_A3_EE1.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 08, 2018, 06:38:55 PM
Looks like a Fokker PW-5 a little
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2018, 11:18:10 PM
Not quite. Close but so far.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 09, 2018, 03:52:13 AM
I’ll put in a quick and easy one:

I like your sense of humour. I'm eager to learn what is to be known of this glider conversion apart from that single photo taken of it in 1921?  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 10, 2018, 05:13:51 PM
Gentlemen ... you just have to play as detective! ;D

It is clear from the stands, that the plane is at an aviation fair (A.Villedieu) (Bristol Plane Co.LTD)
As can be seen, the plane has no engine, and it seems that the cockpit was placed in its front, to reestablish the balance of the center of gravity.

You just have to look at the rest of its parts: wings, rudder, elevator, elevator and wheels.

For me it is based on this:
(https://s33.postimg.cc/ez3e6vysf/Fokker_V29.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 10, 2018, 08:51:37 PM

Perhaps its a glider for testing the wing design?  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 10, 2018, 09:48:06 PM
Alright,

Loco got the closest. This glider is in fact the Fokker V 30 (A glider modification of the original V 26). It is just a basic D.VIII without an engine and the cockpit moved in front of the wing.

This picture was taken at the Pans Aero Salon in 1921.

Loco, it is your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 11, 2018, 02:19:12 PM
LOL! ;D

Okay ... I did not want to guess ... since there are several who also knew. :-[

I wanted to start a little joke like the prawn ... :D
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg645417.html#msg645417
It started there and continued for 3 entire pages ... ;)

Well, if it's my turn, let's try this:
(https://s33.postimg.cc/d6xk9gjfj/anc_-119.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/elz4y6kij/)
Regards!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 11, 2018, 04:26:34 PM
That’s a Westland Welkin. High altitude development of the whirlwind designed to counter the feared renewal of luftwaffe high altitude bombing. Few were completed. Which is a shame. It’s a great looking aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 11, 2018, 04:42:17 PM
I wanted to start a little joke like the prawn ... :D

I like prawn, you like prawn, we like prawn. We're in the same boot, cheers  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 11, 2018, 04:55:29 PM
Right Fresco! ;D

The only plane that had less area of flight speed between the stall and the high speed stall, was the Yak-25RV. :o

you turn now!

Sniperton... we know you like the prawn, and you are of the selected group "of no alergic" that can tasty this delisiouss. James cant... he hate prawns. ;)   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 11, 2018, 05:44:39 PM
Open Round on me!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 12, 2018, 07:46:48 AM
Something somehow related to guess:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/iqjenrt1x/quest_2018-08-12.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 12, 2018, 08:03:17 AM

It is a Martin Night Intruders & General Dynamics RB/WB-57-F version "Canberra"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 12, 2018, 08:19:13 AM
Absolutely correct max, your turn 8)
By the way, if I'm not totally wrong, the NASA is still flying 2 or 3 of these, because they fill the same role like the TR-2 (U-2) does, but can carry much more load.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 12, 2018, 09:18:51 PM
If you only put "annular wing plane" in google, appears inside the first images.
Annular... like the rings of Saturn or the only of Uranus. ;)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/iqsl3k1z3/Ur_anus.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Sorry for the gross joke ... In the Argentine lunfardo (funny idiomatic code) I would say "you left it bouncing" (referring to leaving a football socer goal barely insured) with which it is justified to be vulgar and discourteous. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 13, 2018, 02:49:31 PM
If you only put "annular wing plane" in google, appears inside the first images.
Annular... like the rings of Saturn or the only of Uranus. ;)

Sorry for the gross joke ... In the Argentine lunfardo (funny idiomatic code) I would say "you left it bouncing" (referring to leaving a football socer goal barely insured) with which it is justified to be vulgar and discourteous. ;D

I do not understand what you wrote.  - No entiendo lo que escribiste Locopiston.

If you did a Google search for the name "annular wing airplane" , you would have found the answer.  ;)
What is the name of this aircraft and /or its inventor?




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 13, 2018, 04:11:57 PM
I’ll just leave this website here for you guys...... ;)

https://wingsofintent.blogspot.com/?m=0


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 13, 2018, 05:45:28 PM
Excuse me for my idiotic joke ... :(

It was a very River Plate thing ... very silly, but obviously difficult to explain. :-|
And if you have to explain a joke, it is no longer a joke. ;)

I did not want to upset anyone.

No te enojes amigo! :-[

The plane that had posted max before all this was a Lee-Richards annular monoplane of 1913. Just before the war.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/a1favg7xr/Lee_richards_annular_monoplane.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8mdq6q6uj/)

regards!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 13, 2018, 08:13:23 PM


No problema Locopiston, Max tenido un mal día hoy. I almost broke my leg.

You guessed correct, your turn  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 13, 2018, 10:40:57 PM
Okay!

I hope your leg is well! :o

let's try this little thing ... ;D

(https://s33.postimg.cc/ovcbz61i7/guess138.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/j76189x5n/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 13, 2018, 11:20:57 PM
Looks odd for an early F-35, but that's life when you wanna build something really expensive and fancy looking 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 14, 2018, 01:04:19 AM
Rockwell Hi-Mat?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 14, 2018, 10:45:30 AM
That looks like something that was from a 1970´s cartoon from Japan - "Gatchaman"
So cool !  8)
In the USA it was called "BATTLE OF THE PLANETS "

I do believe Mexchiwa got it correct.


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 14, 2018, 09:37:58 PM
While the three are right, the one that came closest was Mex. ;)

Effectively it is the Rockwell RPRV-870 HiMAT (Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology) for NASA. A model of radio control at 1/2 scale with very high G

you turn mex!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 15, 2018, 12:49:19 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2018, 01:57:58 AM
Sorry for the bad image quality, but this one is straight from a book.
Guess the plane shown on the left:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/67wvubtx1/quest_2018-08-15.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 15, 2018, 03:30:14 AM
French ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2018, 03:42:08 AM
Only the wine you need to fight the fear of taking off with it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on August 15, 2018, 04:47:21 AM
Me-262 V1?

the wings, the canopy... but what's that weird stripe around the triangular fuselage? Never seen this before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2018, 05:02:22 AM
Spot on Andy.
The stripe is slightly shopped, this is the original image:

(https://s8.postimg.cc/x4gv2pplx/quest.jpg)

The plane indeed is the Jumo 210 equipped Me 262 V1.
Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on August 15, 2018, 05:59:49 AM
SHOPPED!    A SCANDAL!  :D

let me think about it....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2018, 06:52:22 AM
Oh, yeth.  Thwow him to the floor.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on August 15, 2018, 08:20:59 AM
(https://orig00.deviantart.net/36cf/f/2018/227/4/c/guess_by_ryofuxxx-dck7mb0.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 15, 2018, 09:33:12 AM
Henri Fabre Hydravion?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2018, 09:54:50 AM
Rather a homework for 3rd grade pupils: Fold yourself a really, really big paperplane 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Vampire_pilot on August 15, 2018, 10:16:20 AM
Henri Fabre Hydravion?

correct, it was the very first water plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 16, 2018, 01:39:48 AM
This is the only time you will ever hear this from me.

Open Round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 01:54:39 AM
Well in that case...
I'm not asking for who that guy on the pilot seat is. It's James, we all know it.
I'm asking what kind of aircraft he's sitting in.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/hbq4zocy7/DSC_0014.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/cpu0rbrez/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 16, 2018, 02:45:09 AM
Plane ? sure ? I think more about helicopter...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 02:55:26 AM
Agreed let's say "aircraft".
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on August 16, 2018, 03:09:39 AM
Bell UH-1,

the shoes are Adidas "Universal" (red bars = Vienna, blue bars = Rom)  ;D

 8)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 04:51:40 AM
Close call but no cigar :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: whistler on August 16, 2018, 05:10:24 AM
the shoes are Adidas "Universal" (red bars = Vienna, blue bars = Rom)  ;D

lol can you guess the shampoo brand from the looks of hair shininess?

I'm not asking for who that guy on the pilot seat is. It's James, we all know it.

You just need one more James to control the pedals Mike 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 16, 2018, 06:23:41 AM
I see what you did there Mike........ ;)

Kaman SH-2 Seasprite. At the New England Air Museum, my place of employment.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 07:17:29 AM
Much to my surprise, James is right 8)
Your turn James!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 16, 2018, 08:33:14 AM
Great!

Try this:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/fzds3ipgr/1_C82_E459-0_A2_B-4671-9_A98-1_F12_EB44776_E.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 08:42:50 AM
Now that it's obviouls U.S. built, it's an F-35 apparently.
Not sure which one is the lift engine, left or right, but this is an F-35C for that reason.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 16, 2018, 09:19:59 AM
Captured...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 16, 2018, 09:21:49 AM
I have a déja-vu feeling regarding this elegant crate, but I'm too lazy to search the thread backwards to verify that we already had this. Gaston is right, it's a captured plane:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/8i4kol2l7/quest20180816.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 09:23:40 AM
A captured F-35 with U.S. markings?
Did civil war start in the U.S. again?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 16, 2018, 09:45:43 AM
After all, there are two U.S. soldiers on the picture, one for each engine, one for the left, one for the right.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 16, 2018, 11:22:07 AM
I think it is a Mitsubishi Ki-83 heavy fighter.
was part of a expansion pack for the long lost Aces of the Pacific flight sim
Dynamix 1992...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 16, 2018, 12:11:09 PM
They continue to cause casualties in my "planes to guess" folder  ::(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2018, 12:40:32 PM
After all, there are two U.S. soldiers on the picture, one for each engine, one for the left, one for the right.
Not US soldiers and not related to the engines either.
These are the two chock bitches, Transvestites who like to dress up in uniform ]bootyshake[

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 16, 2018, 05:12:56 PM
D-rexs is correct.

It’s your turn.


James


P.S. Loco, I did this puposely. I have an active link to your folder of aircraft  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 16, 2018, 09:03:38 PM
I have nothing, open round

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 16, 2018, 09:48:58 PM
taking into account the open round and that I have some Trojan in my aircraft folder to guess, let's provide this:
(https://s33.postimg.cc/5z9v6wzwf/guess-178.png) (https://postimages.org/)
I'm going to have to start sending all the fruit. ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 17, 2018, 02:20:01 AM
Unconventional or bizarre aircraft are too easy to find. This one from 1912 has never flown, but its successor did:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/6rvew2ysv/quest20180817.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on August 17, 2018, 08:19:33 AM


Amazing machine!  ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 17, 2018, 08:30:13 AM
That thing isn't really flying, it's tied to the firmament, isn't it?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 17, 2018, 08:55:47 AM
Yep, you can actually see the extra struts specifically used for hanging.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 17, 2018, 09:04:49 AM
The one of riddle was not fly. Some say that his son (as he says sniperton) yes ... ;)

I agree more with Mike. ;D

Safety First! :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 17, 2018, 09:19:21 AM
Safety? I guess no. Such old planes can only be seen hung up in museums. Maybe the designer made a provision for such a use, maybe the plane was specifically made for museum display.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 18, 2018, 04:27:37 PM
boring! :(
let's see again the damn multiplane

(https://s33.postimg.cc/j1g9s8er3/howarsd_huntington_multiplane.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
 ;)
someone can say his damn brand?  o_O

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2018, 05:14:30 PM
Fine! If no one else will answer it I will.

It’s the 1914 Howard Huntington Multiplane.

It was later modified into a single monoplane called the Clam.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 18, 2018, 05:40:01 PM
So far as I know, the Clam was from 1914, the multiplane was from 1912.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 18, 2018, 07:42:35 PM
Of course james... you still undefeat! ;D

surprise us! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 18, 2018, 11:01:10 PM
Try this then:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/hhtbcyki7/C9_B5_C9_A2-1_E52-434_E-91_FB-2946_C11_B30_B4.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 19, 2018, 04:04:52 PM
The  fancy and childlike design of the front cokpit, with central stiles of the upper wing gives it an adventurous and feminine look. ;)

A plane to enjoy the wind with your ear while you look at a hart grazing. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 20, 2018, 03:47:10 AM
That’s a nice visual Loco.

If no one gets it in two days lets just move to an open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 20, 2018, 07:36:06 AM
Kinner Airster

Amelia Earhart flew one - and crashed one
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 20, 2018, 04:07:56 PM
Lame, welcome back to the quest.

Your turn my friend.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 21, 2018, 06:15:51 AM
Thank you, James.

Been enjoying the unusually long and lovely summer, so I decided that the terrace trumped the computer.

I have several more og less beastly suggestions in the pipeline, so here is a difficult one:

 
(https://s33.postimg.cc/ahqhyhne7/SASQuiz51.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 21, 2018, 10:59:51 AM
a  two-seater glider; disconcerting due to its small wingspan  o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 21, 2018, 11:07:47 AM
Not a glider
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 21, 2018, 12:23:55 PM
Based on a glider?  Jet?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 21, 2018, 12:31:23 PM
No to both
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 22, 2018, 01:58:41 AM
It's European
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 22, 2018, 09:11:50 AM
I look forward to our Undefeated Champion of the Quest resolving the riddle  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 22, 2018, 12:06:13 PM
From what I can see the aircraft is most likely British in origin. It has shoulder mounted monoplane wings. A conventional tail is used but I cannot dertermine its shape although if it was seen it would probably give away the manufacturer. It is most likely a pod and boom design with a side by side cockpit reminiscent of a Cessna T-37. It has single tandem wheel gear located on the centerline and are probably retractable. It has outrigger wheels like those used on the U-2 as well as a distinct nose skid. As has been said already it is not a glider nor is it based on one. The propulsion is not jet as stated earlier and it’s definitely not rocket powered. Because of it’s size I’d like to wager that a small internal combustion engine is used and is buried in the center fuselage to drive a retractable post that mounts the rear facing prop.

This is all spectulation of course. I’d have to search through my library to find this gem. While I am doing so, please feel free to use my speculatory information to help you with your induvidual searches.


Cheers!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 22, 2018, 01:10:26 PM
Hello All,

Back from vacation.  :)  To add to James's insight, I think it maybe a homebuilt aircraft. The area in which the photo was taken has a great many civil aircraft.  Just a thought.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 22, 2018, 02:22:46 PM
James summarized pretty well what makes this plane so unique. I'd add that it's really fat and it's nose is round in shape, not pointed, resembling more a transport glider or a heli, and speaking for low-speed operation together with the wings, which, in turn, are too small for a glider, but too big for a high-speed plane. I see no sign of any air intake, so it has either rocket propulsion (I don't think so), or none, or something highly unconventional. Electric maybe? My first thought was that it was a large drone or a flying bomb, but it seems more civilian than military despite the shark teeth. Moreover, it doesn't seem as old as the b/w photo suggests, anyway, congrats to LameHawk, it's really nasty and teaches us not to be over-confident in our knowledge.  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 22, 2018, 07:37:33 PM
it is seen that with knowledge it is not enough to find this two-seater of mysterious propulsion. o_O

Let's play the detective: ;D
If we find out what the other planes are, we may detect the aerodrome and there we can investigate the collection.

In the background, the twin engine seems to have G-AS? registration ...
and the airplane itself is marked on the wing. ?-S?H
With my cheating knowledge of passing color photos to black and white I can say that it is red or blue. :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 23, 2018, 12:40:46 AM
And it has a sharks mouth, so it was obviously flown by the Flying Tigers...


My work here is done.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on August 23, 2018, 01:08:16 AM
And it has a sharks mouth, so it was obviously flown by the Flying Tigers...

By the shape of sharks mouth I would say Zerstörergeschwader 76   :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 23, 2018, 02:21:28 AM
It's been an interesting array of answers with much good thinking  (I've got some easier ones for a future occasion).

Before it's time for a hint I'd just like to say that from the above information - choosing the right search terms  - it is possible to find the aircraft.

And loco: it is red
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 23, 2018, 07:52:05 PM
Then would it be something like that? :-|
(https://s33.postimg.cc/jnjzk018f/guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 24, 2018, 01:37:47 AM
Colours tend to cheat on a screen,  but it is probably slightly darker.

And it is not related to any rubber planes.

It is a civilian plane but has also been used  by an air force
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 24, 2018, 07:08:39 AM
Does it have a reciprocating engine?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 24, 2018, 07:27:17 AM
Yes it does 8)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/xvjbj1c27/1132779.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 24, 2018, 08:21:38 AM
It is a Alaparma Baldo AM75... I found it on a UK aircraft registration site using
its call letter, here's the description from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaparma_Baldo
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 24, 2018, 08:25:36 AM
Congrats, Loco and Mike, the front view shown by LameHawk disguised so many characteristic features of this plane that you deserve a shitload of cigar, while d-rexs is getting the baton  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 24, 2018, 10:09:21 AM
Agree with Sniper.

Mike clearly found the plane, but being slightly candid about it left it to d-rexs to actually name the plane.

d-rexs - your turn.

Perhaps James ought to be mentioned in the despatches as well. His analysis of the picture prompted me to try the following google search: "pusher engine outrigger wheels" - and there it was.

According to the Wikithing (to be trusted with care) about 35 were built, 10 of those were used by the Italian Air Force.

Seems like the teeth were painted on by an Italian owner Guido Di Pietro back in 1965 before it was sold to England.

A few more pictures - and for the benefit of loco - a couple in colour!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/mq396sxan/Baldo.1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pwxsqfhqj/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/mq396ts5r/Baldo-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/vxvhnjenj/Baldo-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/i474yiwcv/Baldo-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 24, 2018, 10:33:10 AM
Perhaps James ought to be mentioned in the despatches as well. His analysis of the picture prompted me to try the following google search: "pusher engine outrigger wheels" - and there it was.

Do you mean that Google finds the "Baby Pusher" from Pinterest on the 2nd place? Thing is, on the frontal picture nothing hints at a pusher prop, and James indeed deserves a cigar (icecream, ale, steak, or whatever he prefers, provided no seafood is concerned) for he envisioned something that cannot be seen. Prost!  ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on August 24, 2018, 11:28:12 AM
Lol! ]laughing4]

Very good! we want more challenges like that! :o

I realize that I am better at guessing colors in black and white than airplanes! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on August 24, 2018, 01:56:00 PM
Well ladies and gents, I got lucky.... searching the call letters was cheating a little (ok a lot)
so I declare open round cause I have nothing that would remotely challenge anyone on this
site.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 24, 2018, 02:41:20 PM
I got one:

(http://www.spoonercentral.com/Bonney/726_09_56.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 24, 2018, 02:57:04 PM
I believe it is:  The Bonney Gull  :)

The Bonney Gull was an experimental aircraft that used variable incidence wings with bird-like shapes. Leonard Warden Bonney was an early aviator, who flew with the Wright Exhibition Team as early as 1910. An experienced aviator with service in the First World War, Bonney set out to develop a plane with more efficient wings and controls than contemporary aircraft. Noting the gull's two to one lift to weight ratio, he set about molding gull wings for their shape. Construction took place over the course of five years. The ideas were tested in MIT and the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics wind tunnels.

Bonney was unable to find a willing test pilot and chose to fly the aircraft himself. He performed a test hop, damaging the landing gear once. On 4 May 1928 Bonney took up another aircraft on a flight, then announced he would test fly the Gull that day. Bonney was killed during the maiden flight when the aircraft nosedived into the ground from about 50 feet of altitude, seconds after taking off from Curtiss Field on Long Island. Pathé News was onsite to film the first flight. The newsreel shows the aircraft experiencing a roll to the left which was corrected, and a single oscillation in pitch before nosing straight down into the ground tossing out Bonney. Bonney was taken to Mineola Hospital where he died.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8034/8008662086_99f436946d_b.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2709/5829015278_228c127553_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 25, 2018, 06:50:34 AM
You are correct DH, your turn! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 25, 2018, 12:26:48 PM
Thanks Radoye,

Ok All … here's another.

(https://image.ibb.co/ctER09/sasguess001.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on August 25, 2018, 01:47:24 PM
SNCASO SO.8000 Narval


(https://s33.postimg.cc/yktw0fumn/image.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/hkazrs4qn/565_Vl6-_User_View-0.png) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/uogk4gp2n/img_2010.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://s33.postimg.cc/qfbu2ae3j/sud-ouest-so8000-narval-strike-fighter-prototype-france.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 25, 2018, 08:14:38 PM
Well done Geschirrspülmaschine19 !!!

Your turn.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on August 26, 2018, 01:48:44 AM
Thanks @DHumphrey, here's my attempt. Good luck!

(https://s33.postimg.cc/73hk3ddb3/Airplane.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 26, 2018, 07:01:22 AM
A French German.

The Blohm & Voss BV 144.

Intended to be a post war airliner. Two - slowly - built in France.

Tested by the French after the war until scrapped
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on August 26, 2018, 08:52:57 AM
You got it LameHawk. That was fast.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 26, 2018, 09:51:09 AM
Does that "19" in your name imply that you've hade 18 before?

Anyway - this one ought to be somewhat easier than the previous one


(https://s33.postimg.cc/tkadyigtb/SASQuiz52_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 26, 2018, 05:35:20 PM
That was fast.
Yep … these folks here very good at finding the answers, most of the time … very quickly.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 26, 2018, 09:37:47 PM
It’s a modified SAAB 91 Safir used as a testbed for the J29 Tunnan wing planform.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/dqyovovvl/1190_F245-_BC37-4_E15-_A7_BC-5768_B37_DCCFC.jpg)

It was even the subject of a conversion kit for a model.

(https://s22.postimg.cc/952kni2oh/36583138-_E3_A4-463_F-_A5_CA-6_DEF6334_A5_BA.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 27, 2018, 12:47:03 AM
Absolutely right you are,  James.

Your turn again  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 27, 2018, 05:27:50 AM
I don’t think this one has been done before:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/6ekiikik1/E99844_B8-21_D0-4665-94_B5-3_C7_DD37_BE6_BA.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 27, 2018, 06:32:25 AM
"Japs! I repeat: Japs!" © Gubi (https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?action=profile;u=4895).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 27, 2018, 08:20:07 AM
Why do you feel the need to do that?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 27, 2018, 08:23:39 AM
Because he feels reluctant to name it an F-35. Anyway, he seems to be right  ;)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/u8k5k0q7j/quest180827.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ezu868wiz/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 27, 2018, 08:48:25 AM
If the bomb aimer misses his target, it looks as if he is grilled instantly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 27, 2018, 12:37:14 PM
That aircraft has one serious landing light or searchlight, not sure which.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 27, 2018, 04:46:29 PM
DH, that would indeed be a landing light. It looks as though it could melt me if I stood too close.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 27, 2018, 11:12:02 PM
Why do you feel the need to do that?
Didn't want to offend you :P

that would indeed be a landing light
That's an optical data coupler, one of the secret technologies they developed together with the germans.
It could send information about enemy positions straight to the nazi moon base, or the antarctic one for the same matter.
The prop blades crossing the data beam somewhat limited the available baud rates though, which is why they later used flying saucers for relay stations.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 28, 2018, 12:55:51 AM
That's an optical data coupler, one of the secret technologies they developed together with the germans.
It could send information about enemy positions straight to the nazi moon base, or the antarctic one for the same matter.
The prop blades crossing the data beam somewhat limited the available baud rates though, which is why they later used flying saucers for relay stations.

]cheers[
Mike

Mike, I don't wish to offend, but I've been known to smoke a bit of weed now and again, I've even progressed to smoking some of those fancy weed oils in the electric cig's … now I'm not quite sure what you've been smoking, but I sure as hell want to try some … LOL !!!! 

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 28, 2018, 12:58:49 AM
Seems you got me wrong: This was absolutely serious :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2018, 06:41:24 AM
Here is a better picture to look at:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/dwk7owm2n/7_C7308_DF-47_B7-4_A13-_B547-_D9_DF4_BCE662_F.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 28, 2018, 06:54:01 AM
The really interesting part about that aircraft, and your second picture shows it quite nicely, are the engines.
These are 18 cylinder W engines, not all too common.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 28, 2018, 08:54:27 AM
Uuups, I'm very sorry, based on the first pic I thought it was a Ki-1, but now I see it's the Hiro G2H1. Apologies for the wrong close-up picture that may have misguided some of you.  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2018, 10:05:42 AM
Correct Sniperton.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 28, 2018, 02:06:31 PM
I like crazy things, but I'm sure it will be quite easy to ID it.

Edit: I can't attach it right now, so I declare it open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2018, 02:39:27 PM
This one should be quick since it is so distinctive:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/todlaa28x/2_CA5_A488-_EE04-44_C8-_BCB1-4_A1_E6_F051_B09.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 28, 2018, 09:22:27 PM
Did that thing actually fly?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2018, 10:39:25 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 29, 2018, 06:19:48 AM
Haven't seen that monster before - looks like an early attempt at a "carplane"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 29, 2018, 06:36:35 AM
Found it

Voisin Icare

Flew 1912

(https://s33.postimg.cc/91ipkvxz3/av_1912_icare_2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 29, 2018, 10:41:18 AM
Correct Lame.

Did you know that it was built to be a flying boat?

Anyway, it’s your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 29, 2018, 11:08:25 AM
It does look like a bathtub, but I haven't been able to verify if it ever alighted on water.

And this one looks like ...

(https://s33.postimg.cc/3obhnrte7/SASQuiz53.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 29, 2018, 02:54:12 PM
Chipmunk 23
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on August 29, 2018, 03:16:56 PM
Exactly the one. Take note of the small pipes protruding from under the wings.

It's the agricultural spraying version, and here it is at work

(https://s33.postimg.cc/m1uyo5dy7/1434593271902.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

You again, James (don't you ever get tired?!)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 29, 2018, 10:24:34 PM
To answer your question, Nope.
 
Try this easy one:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/g6h9bewhd/A0_FD868_A-7_F30-4075-_B857-1_E7207_C850_E0.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 29, 2018, 10:38:26 PM
Ha!
That's a piece of cake: F-35B!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 30, 2018, 03:00:37 AM
Dammit; Mike beat me to it, the VTOL ability instantly gives it away.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on August 30, 2018, 09:49:36 PM
That one's easy. Kaman K-16B. A converted Grumman Goose to test VTOL capabilities.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/rtwghfxgf/Vertigoose_Kaman_K-16_B.jpg)



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 30, 2018, 11:35:27 PM
Ha!
That's a piece of cake: F-35B!

]cheers[
Mike
Damn Mike !!! … I've said it before and I'll say it again:  I want some of what your smoke'n !!!   LOL :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 31, 2018, 12:00:49 AM
Dunno if this can be smoked, but that's my only drug - I swear! - even though I have to admit that I consume it in MASSES:

(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/1890/44378427161_cc6d069018_c.jpg) (https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/1890/44378427161_8e34057d7b_o.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 31, 2018, 05:17:35 AM
That one's easy. Kaman K-16B. A converted Grumman Goose to test VTOL capabilities.

Correct Fresco. Your turn.

For bonus points can you please tell us where this interesting convertiplane now resides?



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on August 31, 2018, 01:24:02 PM
That one's easy. Kaman K-16B. A converted Grumman Goose to test VTOL capabilities.

Correct Fresco. Your turn.

For bonus points can you please tell us where this interesting convertiplane now resides?



James
I'm think'n it's at the barn where you work James  :)  Just a guess.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 31, 2018, 01:44:08 PM
Close enough.

You win........nothing!

Fresco, it’s still your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on September 01, 2018, 05:09:16 PM
Thanks! I’m out of town, no pc, and with no chance to find a next aircraft. Open round on me.

Have a great weekend all!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 01, 2018, 11:22:37 PM
Well, if so, we're going with an easy one because of its unusual configuration ;D


(https://s33.postimg.cc/vxlhagddb/gues109.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 02, 2018, 12:38:12 AM
I think this is it:  The Salmson-Moineau S.M.1 A

The Salmson-Moineau S.M.1 A3, (later re-designated Salmson Sal. 1 A3), was a French armed three-seat biplane long range reconnaissance aircraft of the First World War designed by René Moineau for the Salmson company.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SH9qVpSdHXo/WEtSMjAek1I/AAAAAAAAGHI/M4W1UulODcs5NG8P93GzqXVV4tVDlQ_AACEw/s1600/Salmson-Moineau%2BS.M.1.jpg)

The aircraft was tested in early 1916 and was sufficiently successful to receive an order for 100 aircraft although the performance was inferior to the Sopwith 1½ Strutter. In service the S.M.1 was not successful. The nose-wheel undercarriage would collapse if misused and this caused many accidents. The complicated transmission system was difficult to service in the field and the performance of the aircraft was poor. It appears that around 155 S.M.1s were built in total. The type was largely withdrawn from service in 1917 but a small number of aircraft remained in use until late 1918. Some S.M.1s were supplied to the Imperial Russian Air Service, but they were no better liked in Russia.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 02, 2018, 09:31:47 AM
very close! :o
but it is still not the right one! :(

The difference is that what you name has two engines and three that I put. ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 02, 2018, 01:28:50 PM
Ahh …. how could've I missed that !!! I was able to find the correct version, I think.  :)

The Salmson-Moineau SM.2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 02, 2018, 07:53:02 PM
Yes!

is you turn DHumprey! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 02, 2018, 10:07:20 PM
Thanks loco.  :)

Ok All, here's another, enjoy.

(https://image.ibb.co/cDgoHz/sasguess2.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 02, 2018, 11:46:49 PM
That's a very big sushi roll holder on floats.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 03, 2018, 12:17:22 AM
Yes Mike …. Yes it is.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 04, 2018, 10:22:31 PM
I can not believe that the trivia was stopped by one so easy... :-|
Blériot III
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl%C3%A9riot_III
I had it in my old easy folder... :-[

I hope not to be ruining some joke ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 05, 2018, 02:53:28 AM
Well done loco !!!  :)

Nope you are not ruining a joke, so rest easy.  :)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 07, 2018, 01:44:58 PM
Loco hasn't responded .. so I guess it's an open round.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 07, 2018, 02:16:45 PM
Sorry! :(

A strong flu, late winter, sent me to bed for 2 days.

Just now I'm getting solve back issues... this is something of that. ;)

I had to open the mock up section and put this beautiful sculpture.

Guess this! ;D
(https://s33.postimg.cc/mx0fno5un/guess-0709.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/sl6qeka6z/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 07, 2018, 03:09:40 PM
My suggestion would be Northrop N-102 Fang

A project - never actually flew
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 07, 2018, 06:28:33 PM
Correct Lamehawk!

Very beautiful to be 1953.
I think it was an attempt to compensate for the ungraceful F-89 scorpion. ;D

you turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 07, 2018, 07:40:10 PM
With the shape of the nose and under fuse air intake … looks kinda like the precursor to the F-16, kinda  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 08, 2018, 03:24:51 AM
My first thought was the Eurofighter - general lay-out, but especially the tail

Here is the new one


(https://s33.postimg.cc/eg1dwmxof/SASQuiz54.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 08, 2018, 06:08:18 AM
I smell Spaghetti, Maccheroni and Dolce, lots of Dolce...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 08, 2018, 06:18:30 AM
Pasta is the answer.
Dolce only for naming the plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 08, 2018, 09:50:26 AM
I think we had this plane already - different picture though...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 08, 2018, 11:10:01 AM
Ambrosini Freccia

A modified Ambrosini S.7
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 08, 2018, 12:17:54 PM
SAI ambrosini s.7 biposto modified like "Freccia" (arrow)  just before obtaining a jet engine and becoming a sagittarius. :(

as always while I research and translate the know-how boy wins me. ;D

I also thought that we had already had it, but no, we had Sagittarius.
I just found this looking for "sagittario" in this same thread and a response from you Radoye, took me to the right.
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg581955.html#msg581955 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 08, 2018, 04:53:48 PM
Right - my ailing, failing memory

Anyway - James, the dolce is all yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 08, 2018, 05:48:37 PM
Thank you Lame.

I will now resume my role as the dictator of this thread.  ):D

Try this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/w3hi5ql35/50048538-3_DAD-4_E29-9_A2_E-_BDA8_B7_A31_F8_A.jpg)

Enjoy



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 08, 2018, 08:52:34 PM
my respects to the great dictator  o_O
(https://s33.postimg.cc/xeioe3h1b/the_great_dictator.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

it is a Vickers Type 253
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers_Type_253

cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 09, 2018, 04:44:53 AM
I shall make you a general......

Of course youre right Loco.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 09, 2018, 10:12:04 PM
Sorry for my delay Great leader! :-[
A Sunday "asado" entertained me all day long. ;)

Guess this!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/k6xzt3b8f/guess-varitech.png) (https://postimages.org/)

At your command. ]salut[

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 09, 2018, 10:34:37 PM
Dare I say?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 10, 2018, 12:10:05 AM
I believe i's the:  North American NA-335

The USAF 1960s program that led to the F-15 was won by McDonnell Douglas, but other fighter design houses had offered rival concepts. The most exciting of these unsuccessful designs was offered by North American, and was designated NA-335. In many ways its configuration resembled the later Sukhoi T-10. The Sukhoi T-10, after much modification, became the now ubiquitous ‘Flanker’ series. The American design differed in two significant ways: it lacked the gap between the engine nacelles, and it had only a single vertical fin. The ventral gully produces complicated airflows and can offer some separation issues for air-launched weapons, but it does allow the rear fuselage to add significantly to overall lifting area contributing to the fighter’s performance. The 335’s single-tail (backed up by large ventral fins) would have made the aircraft inferior to a twin-tailed aircraft like the F-15 in controllability at high alpha, but it would have been lighter and simpler.

https://hushkit.net/2016/03/16/the-f-15-that-never-was-the-north-american-na-335/ (https://hushkit.net/2016/03/16/the-f-15-that-never-was-the-north-american-na-335/)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 10, 2018, 06:02:40 AM
Correct DHumphrey  ;D

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 10, 2018, 02:03:17 PM
Thanks loco  :)

Staying with the jet age.  :)  Have a look at this one.

(https://image.ibb.co/nja5FU/sasguess03.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 10, 2018, 02:29:38 PM
Reminds me of the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing... US too ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 10, 2018, 03:54:14 PM
Your on the right track, same manufacture … "not" the YB-49 however.  Keep looking  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 10, 2018, 04:25:54 PM
XP-79
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 10, 2018, 08:17:59 PM
Correct 51  :)

The Northrop XP-79, USAAF project number MX-365, was an ambitious design for a flying wing fighter aircraft, designed by Northrop. It had several notable design features; among these, the pilot would operate the aircraft from a lying position, permitting the pilot to withstand much greater g-forces in the upward and downward direction with respect to the plane – and welded magnesium monocoque structure instead of riveted aluminum.

(https://militaryhistorynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/northropxp79.jpg)

Originally, it was planned to use a 2,000 lbs (8,900 N) thrust XCALR-2000A-1 "roto-jet" rocket motor from Aerojet that used mono-ethyl-aniline fuel and red fuming nitric acid (RFNA) oxidizer. However, the rocket motor configuration using canted rockets to drive the turbo-pumps was unsatisfactory and the aircraft was subsequently fitted with two Westinghouse 19B (J30) turbojets and re-designated XP-79B. After the failure of the rocket motor, further development of the first two prototypes ended.

The XP-79B (after delays because of bursting tires and brake problems on taxiing trials on the Muroc dry lake) was lost during its first flight on 12 September 1945. While performing a slow roll 15 minutes into the flight, control was lost for unknown reasons. The nose dropped and the roll continued with the aircraft impacting in a vertical spin. Test pilot Harry Crosby attempted to bail out but was struck by the aircraft and fell to his death. Shortly thereafter, the second prototype (43-52438) and the overall project was canceled.

Your turn P51  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 11, 2018, 05:27:41 AM
Try this strange beast:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/e29wbfxgx/C3_CF8_C50-_AC2_D-4_DBC-_A6_CA-_FAA1_D682823_A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 11, 2018, 06:54:02 AM

(https://s15.postimg.cc/i3gys3kwb/quest180911.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 11, 2018, 06:58:05 AM
Must be the North American XA2J Super Savage
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 11, 2018, 06:59:02 AM
That looks old, Sniper
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on September 11, 2018, 08:39:39 AM

Probably a 1945 Case VAI tractor. Used often by the USAAF.

https://imodeler.com/2016/12/thunder-model-135-case-vai-tractor/

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 11, 2018, 04:17:39 PM
Consolidated TBY, supposed to replace the TBF Avenger but after being delayed a few times for various reasons in the end the time ran out, the war was over and the orders were cancelled. The small number that was completed ended up being used for training.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 11, 2018, 07:03:43 PM
This is messing up a bit ...  ::(

The photo posted by James has 3 possible winners ... :o

Sniperton has the model of the plane, but does not say the name. (it can be deduced that he waives to win) ]thumleft[
Lamehawk says the name of the plane.]thumleft[
Max says the name of the tractor.]thumleft[

Between Lame and Max it is impossible to determine who won since the slogan is more ambiguous than the sexuality of a transvestite ... (Try this strange beast). :-[

to make things worse; out of nowhere Steven, posts a plane and Radoye hits ... :-|

Please, we have to organize. ;D

Another thing that I can not explain is that the "Super Savage" has the asymmetrical propellers,  rectangular shape in left engine and  thinned at the base in right engine. o_O

All very confusing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 11, 2018, 08:18:12 PM
I’m going to clear this up right now.

Radoye: even though you guessed correctly to Steven’s quest, your win is invalid since he did not guess at all to my quest.

Steven: please wait until you have won a quest to post. There is specific etiquette in this thread and it helps if people follow it.

Sniperton: mearly posting a picture of the aircraft in question as your answer is invalid.

Max: i love that you know what kind of tractor that is but it’s not the airplane in question.

So.........

Lamehawk: since you actually guessed the quest correctly, it is now your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 11, 2018, 09:22:45 PM
Sorry mate, i didn't notice yours wasn't guessed yet. I saw a new pic posted and went for it. :|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 11, 2018, 09:29:26 PM
All very nice, but I still do not know why the propellers of the North American XA2J Super Savage are different from one engine to another. ;D

I hate correcting people ...
but now, after doing some research, I think Max's answer was incorrect.
It is a "Farmall super A-TA dual whell".
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9pevny73j/C3_CF8_C50-_AC2_D-4_DBC-_A6_CA-_FAA1_D682823_A_tractor.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Incredibly weird of him, since he had previously put him in the trivia.
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg591062.html#msg591062
(if mike had risked that it was an F-35 IH NOTOL, it was also right)

So now there's no doubt that it's Lamehawk's turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 12, 2018, 02:23:30 AM
Sniperton: mearly posting a picture of the aircraft in question as your answer is invalid.

Agreed. The contra-rotating three-blade props gave it away in three minutes, and I came across to the picture you posted on a plastics site side by side with the kit. As I know you're involved in plastics, my non-solution was intended as a mere joke.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 12, 2018, 06:43:02 AM
I must admit I hadn't given the tractor a thought. AFVs (Agrarian Farming Vehicles) are not exactly within my base of experience.

Confusion aside, what's this:


(https://s33.postimg.cc/py05u59a7/SASQuiz55.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 12, 2018, 07:20:34 PM
Of this seaplane with German insignia, I really have no idea. ;D

What I can not solve is a step back from the trivia. o_O
(https://s33.postimg.cc/i49o3ajcv/XA2_J-1_parts.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/aoaehhvnf/)
Can someone explain to me why the propellers are different from one engine to another?!?! ]help[

sorry for the distraction lamehawk  :-| ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 12, 2018, 11:13:06 PM
Aeroproducts was testing different cuff styles on their props.
The left props (red) were the default ones.
During flight tests, at certain RPM vibrations were recorded and the idea was that they might be caused by turbulent airflow on the turbine intake, possibly caused by vortex on the sharp edged default cuffs.
The right props (green) were therefore being tested with angled and rounded cuffs.
You can see markings on one blade of each of the right props, this was to check whether the rounded cuffs would cause the laminate flow to separate outbound the prop's centerline, which is a common issue with rounded cuffs at high AoA.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2018, 05:57:33 AM
Silence is golden  ;)

Here is another angle - believe it is the same aircraft


(https://s33.postimg.cc/4kjn5oqhr/Test49.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on September 13, 2018, 06:57:08 AM
KP+MW, I believe  :)

That is to say it is Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.11  (also known as Høver M.F. 11)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2018, 07:15:50 AM
And that's exactly what it is.
Well done Shakaali - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on September 13, 2018, 07:39:57 AM
Ok, here you go:

(https://s15.postimg.cc/66n1j3e3f/Quest.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2018, 09:13:53 AM
From Norway to Latvia.

VEF I-16
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on September 13, 2018, 09:39:52 AM
Yes, Sir!

Your turn, LameHawk!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 13, 2018, 11:07:11 AM
Thank you mike for enlightening us!

It is always good to know a little more. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2018, 11:15:51 AM
Quote
It is always good to know a little more. ;D

Doesn't really hurt as much as you might imagine!

Does anyone know this lovely little plane?

(https://s33.postimg.cc/xf1k45brj/SASQuiz56.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 13, 2018, 02:15:40 PM
I believe it's the:  SAI KZ IV

It was a conventional, low-wing cantilever monoplane with twin tails, mounted on the ends of the horizontal stabilizer. Power was provided by two engines mounted in nacelles on the wings that also housed the main units of the fixed, tailwheel undercarriage. The cabin could hold two stretchers, two medical attendants, and a flight crew of two.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/OY-DIZ_SAI_KZ_IV_landing_Danish_Air_Show_2014-06-23.jpg)

A single machine, registered OY-DIZ, was built during the war, with a second aircraft registered OY-DZU being built and flown in 1949. That same year, the OY-DIZ was christened with the name Folke Bernadotte in honor of the Swedish count who had used this very aircraft to make a diplomatic visit to Germany to negotiate for the release of Danish prisoners in German concentration camps near the end of the war.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2018, 02:25:04 PM
Very impressive answer.
It is of course quite correct.
So, your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 13, 2018, 06:20:36 PM
Thank you Lamehawk :)

Here's another, however I think this one is going to be an easy find. :)

(https://image.ibb.co/eXe3aU/sasguess4.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 14, 2018, 09:31:21 AM
Abrams Explorer? Think it was an American survey aircraft from the 30s
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 14, 2018, 02:01:08 PM
Well done Mexchiwa :) !!!

Your Turn.

The Abrams P-1 Explorer was American purpose-designed aerial photography and survey aircraft that first flew in November 1937. It was designed by aerial survey pioneer Talbert Abrams to best suit his needs for a stable aircraft with excellent visibility for this kind of work. Abrams was an early aerial photographer, in World War I. He used a Curtiss Jenny post-war, forming ABC airlines. In 1923 Abrams founded Abrams Aerial Survey Company, and in 1937 Abrams Aircraft Corporation to build the specialized P-1 aircraft.

(http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2lmTjakfu7A/VAp9FvnuDBI/AAAAAAACbYE/ki0_IvjNhLU/s900/Abrams%20P-1%20Explorer.jpg)

The standard single, front-engine airplane of this era created many problems for good scientific photography. They were created to be very nimble in the air and rather than stable photographic platforms. Their engines leaked oil which would flow under the aircraft and get on the camera lens. The engines were noisy and the noise flowed back into the cockpit making conversation difficult.

The designer of the Abrams P-1 Explorer conceived a plane with a wide wing span to be more stable, and with a rear engine to keep the camera clear. He wanted a delta type wing so side vision was possible. He hired engineers Kenneth Ronan and Andrew Edward Kunzl in Marshall, Michigan, who drew plans and began construction in the old Page Brothers Buggy Company factory.

Ronan and Kunzl operated an aeronautical repair station at the Marshall airfield. Ronan was in the first graduating class of aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan. Careful planning and ten months of construction produced an airplane capable of more efficient and economical aerial photography.

To create the clear nose, so the pilot had unobstructed view, he called in the German company of Rohm and Haas, creators of Plexiglas. With a wooden, male model of each window pane, the Plexiglas was clamped in a frame much like a window frame. Then heated until it began to sag it was pushed down by two workers holding the frame until it was molded to the wooden model.

The Plexiglas could then be trimmed and mounted in the frame work. When the Explorer came back for restoration, it was those panels which had been heated which survived the years as clear as when new. However through some abuse during disassembly they were destroyed.
It was a low-wing metal monoplane with twin booms and a central nacelle for the pilot and camera equipment. The pod's nose section was extensively glazed in Plexiglas. The undercarriage was fixed and of tricycle configuration.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 14, 2018, 09:28:51 PM
This one still exists? 

Anyway, I can’t post anything right now so open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 14, 2018, 09:33:43 PM
I’ll go then

Try this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/5p8dywgox/0284_D624-_D541-43_B6-_AAC4-_D780251_D50_D8.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 15, 2018, 07:59:33 AM
Something like this?

Marcoux-Bromberg R-3 'Special'

(https://s33.postimg.cc/uevqksdlr/0000054495.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.neam.org/ac-marcoux-r3.php (https://www.neam.org/ac-marcoux-r3.php)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2018, 12:19:39 PM
Same plane, different year.

That one you posted is the 1935 version I think. The one I posted is the 1937/38 version.

But you win anyway.......

Your turn Lame.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 15, 2018, 01:56:47 PM
Yes - different cowling, at least.

Hope you noticed the link!

An easy one this time:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/i4uuhrgcv/SASQuiz57.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2018, 02:13:28 PM
Of course I noticed.

That is a Short Sunderland.

Specifically a Sunderland III.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 15, 2018, 02:14:55 PM
Too easy, I'm afraid.

You again, James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2018, 02:25:40 PM
Alright then,

Try this:

(https://s22.postimg.cc/5zqgvlwj5/C05_C7_F6_C-74_A1-4_FBB-9885-_EC12_C50_CDB3_F.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2018, 01:56:50 AM
Short S.11 Valetta me thinks.
Thought of a Farman F.300 on floats first, but there wasn't any.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2018, 10:32:09 AM
Correct Mike.

Your turn



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2018, 10:47:12 AM
Alright, here you go:

(https://s33.postimg.cc/xdloy47v3/quest_2018-09-16.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pkv1651vv/)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 16, 2018, 11:52:50 AM
British too, I guess...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2018, 11:55:51 AM
Absolutely
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2018, 12:52:45 PM
de Havilland D.H.114 Heron 2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2018, 11:16:44 PM
<Nitpicking Mode>It's a de Havilland D.H.114 Heron 2D</Nitpicking Mode>
^^Just because you said it's been too easy :P

Of course you're right James and it's your turn.

A little background story on that particular plane, which nicely documents the early days of the post-war german Luftwaffe.
This particular Heron 2D S/N 14108 was built in 1956, with the civil registration "G-5-15" reserved for it (but never taken up). It was sold to the german Luftwaffe in the beginning of 1957, together with a second Heron (S/N 14124), where it was operated by the Government Flight as CA+001 and was primarily used by the German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, and sometimes by the first Inspector General of the Luftwaffe, General Kammhuber. The second Heron was operated as CA+002 and used by the German Minister of Defence, Franz-Josef Strauß.
On Februar 14 1957 the plane returned to Köln-Wahn for emergency landing after cockpit filled with smoke due to electrical shortcut behind the instrument panel at 1500 meters. Pilot was Hptm Peth, passenger Franz-Josef Strauß.

The Luftwaffe sold the aircraft to an unknown user in U.K. in 1963, where it was registered as "G-ASFI".
Odd enough, the plane still carried it's german flag at the vertical tail, apparently it has never been operated in the U.K., just waiting to be sold further on:
(https://i.postimg.cc/XY9RGksT/1549143-large.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qNMbWyVL)

It was further sold to Portugal in 1964, registered as "CR-GAT", operated by "Transportes Aéreos da Guiné Portuguesesa (TAGP)" (operating flights within Portuguese Guinea as its national airline):
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9yF6gXH/cr-gat.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6Kq935s)

Then it went to Australia to Connellan Airways ("Connair"), registered as "VH-CLW" on 21 July 1970.
In March 1972 it got converted to a "Turbo Skyliner" by "Riley Turbostream Corporation" in the U.S., re-engined with 4 290hp Lycoming IO-540 flat-six piston engines:
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5kBSh9g/12406_L-1.jpg)

Connellan sold the plane in 1977 to Kendell Airlines who operated it from their Wagga, NSW base to country centres in New South Wales and later on local services in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NfTZyxMR/Kendell_Airlines_De_Havilland_Riley_DH-114_Turbo_Skyliner_at_B.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2jnxh9Qj/12406_L-2.jpg)

In 1980 they had leased it to Executive Air Services of Essendon:
(https://i.postimg.cc/7YDnV193/12406_L-3.jpg)

In May 1981 Kendell leased it again, this time to Air Tungaru in the Republic of Kiribati (Gilbert and Ellis Islands)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pXZY19cg/12406_L-4.jpg)

It was eventually re-registered "T3-ATA" into the Kiribati register in may 1981.

Next station was Fiji Islands, where the plane was sold to in november 1984, registered as "VQ-FDY" and soon re-registered "DQ-FDY" and flown by Sunflower Airlines:
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrQs34jT/12406_L.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dVQMzysd/29031_1073642548.jpg)

In 1991 the plane eventually got decommissioned and was sold to the Australian Aviation Museum, Sydney Bankstown Airport, New South Wales.
The plane has since been left mostly untouched, exposed to weather and unfortunately looking all but great:
(https://i.postimg.cc/NGWmJ6xJ/001297847.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CLkDWRPF/1040022.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J7yj56jH/127978.jpg)

In 2012 the plane was purchased by the Central Australian Aviation Museum in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, fom Paul and Christine Ewold.  A new hangar was built where it is put on public display:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0DvFmxW/vh-clw.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkcF5z8r)

That's it, your turn James!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 17, 2018, 04:30:47 AM
Excellent review of that aircraft Mike !!!   Most informative.

Thanks much for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2018, 06:22:53 AM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/sfvNDfqp/BE251_FA4-6_E3_C-4_D24-_BBAD-2_CE2_F7_A41_BBC.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 17, 2018, 06:45:41 AM
Ah... that first beast featuring a retractable landing gear.
Nice ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2018, 04:34:54 PM
As a reminder,

This is what the quest is:

(https://i.postimg.cc/sfvNDfqp/BE251_FA4-6_E3_C-4_D24-_BBAD-2_CE2_F7_A41_BBC.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 17, 2018, 06:29:32 PM
It seems incredible that this one, who seems older, has gained in performance. :(
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKYPFXsZ/Douglas-_XB-7--_NASA.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Maybe the fact that one company was Dutch and the other North American had finished tipping the scales.

The trivia ones is a Fokker XB-8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_XB-8
Very easy with Mike's data. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2018, 08:59:41 PM
Of course that is correct.

Nice to see you return to us Loco.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 17, 2018, 10:23:15 PM
Thanks James! ;D

Working in an economy in the midst of a crisis of devaluation like that of my country leaves me with little time. :-[
It is something that you can not believe, but the value of my country's currency fell by 33% in the last month and by 127% since last year. :-|
All that was passed on to costs ... I live to build houses and I have signed contracts since last year ... o_O
This is very fun, too. You could never understand it. ;D

I'm going back to our bussiness ;)

Guess this!
(https://i.postimg.cc/V6XGCy0c/trivia-f104.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2018, 11:42:25 PM
Saunders-Roe SR.177
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 18, 2018, 08:14:20 AM
of course...
very easy to you ;)

You turn James!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 18, 2018, 09:55:54 AM
Ok then,

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLWwPP1N/E4941_C7_A-7_C04-46_EE-80_F2-_A9_AE9_F4_FCA8_F.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2018, 10:34:37 AM
Hm... absolutely no idea.
I've been searching my books up and down, then the net...
You know I'm not that much into unsuccessful pre-WW1 designs 8)

Let me guess: Russian or Djaineeese?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 18, 2018, 11:09:37 AM
Impossible angle, but I don't think the Russians or the Chinese use "Remove before flight"

Without anything substantial my guess would a modified  F-15
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2018, 11:26:52 AM
It can't be an F-35 for the gold leaf is missing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 18, 2018, 11:45:59 AM
Why can’t it be an F-35 hmmmm?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 18, 2018, 11:57:21 AM
This trivia is invalid, since this plane was posted countless times. ;)


If i have to risk, I have no choice but to say that it is a Yakovlev Yak-141 fancy and expensive modified ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2018, 12:21:02 PM
Because there's no gold leaf visible.
For the price they charge for an F-35, I definitely expect it to be covered with gold leaf, most probably all over.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on September 18, 2018, 01:10:28 PM
Pfft, gold leaf is for peasants! We would never cover one of our planes with such a pedestrian material. Not the visible parts, anyway.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 18, 2018, 01:53:17 PM
Will someone just answer the GODDAMNED QUEST ALREADY!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 18, 2018, 02:18:11 PM
Patience is a virtue. Don't haste. Enjoy every single second while it stays unresolved.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 18, 2018, 03:12:37 PM
Quote
Patience is a virtue

We sense youthful impatience  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 18, 2018, 04:10:30 PM
Well damn !!!  It is an F-35 … LOL  :)

(http://www.jsf.mil/images/gallery/sdd/f35_manufacturing/a/sdd_f35manfa_047.jpg)

Maybe James will relax a bit now.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 18, 2018, 06:30:36 PM
Thank you DH for resolving that.

You’re up!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 18, 2018, 06:57:58 PM
Here you can see the last prototype of the F-35 LOTR in lockheed Martin's top secret base

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYcKcdqt/Gold_Leaf_Cross2-_Sugarland_TX-12705-107inx76in.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Clearly you can see the thin layer of gold, forged by sauron in the mountain of destiny, which gives the power of invisibility like a bilbo baggins.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 18, 2018, 08:59:10 PM
ROFLMAO !!!! … way to funny.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 18, 2018, 09:10:03 PM
Sticking with manufacturing.  :)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7229/7392381940_050055f890_z.jpg)

Good Luck  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2018, 11:05:25 PM
Here you can see the last prototype of the F-35 LOTR in lockheed Martin's top secret base
(...)
Clearly you can see the thin layer of gold, forged by sauron in the mountain of destiny, which gives the power of invisibility like a bilbo baggins.
This obviously gets you the post of the day award 8)
(https://www.sas1946.com/images/bpotda.gif)

Back to the quest. This is much more my cup of tea, modern arts.
We're watching men working in an air force's workshop in Malmslätt, near Linköping (Sweden), called "Centrala Flygverkstaden i Malmslätt" (CVM) in that time in 1929, which started as "Flygkompaniets Verkstäder i Malmslätt" (FVM) in 1918, later to be acquired by Saab.
Here in 1929, the men are completing wings for "S 6" reconnaisance aircraft, which were license built Fokker C.V-E:
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnD4LT6g/17_A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CnD3hpPH)

There has also been a license production of the sister plane Fokker C.V-D which was used as a fighter with the designation "J 3", later renamed to "S 6A".
The C.V-D differed from the C.V-E by it's wingspan (12.5m for the C.V-D vs. 15.3m for the C.V-E) and, logically, the armament.

In total Sweden operated 30 S 6 recon planes, 6 of which were bought from Fokker and 24 licensed production aircraft.
Of the S 6A fighter, only one was produced in Sweden and another eight were imported from Fokker.
Later another 10 "S 6B" were produced in Sweden, these were C.V-E type recon planes re-engined with the stronger Bristol Mercury VI engine of 600hp, license built by NOHAB (Nydqvist & Holm AB) in Trollhättan (Sweden), to replace the Bristol Jupiter VI engines of 450hp which originally powered the C.V-E.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 19, 2018, 01:27:16 PM
Excellent Mike, very well done. !!!

Your turn Sir  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2018, 12:19:31 PM
Thank you DH.
Here you go, guess this one:
(https://www.sas1946.rocks/flickr/storebror/1980/44088206314_40991464ab_o.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 20, 2018, 12:59:36 PM
Quote
I smell Spaghetti, Maccheroni and Dolce, lots of Dolce...

Must be a Caproni Ca111
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2018, 01:14:30 PM
You nailed it in no time, outstanding!
Your turn LameHawk!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 20, 2018, 02:24:00 PM
From my favourite period.

And here is one from the same period

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdLC1K20/SASQuiz58.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDByDwnN)

PS: I do like your sense of humour, loco  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 20, 2018, 03:08:05 PM
I believe it's the:  Petlyakov Pe-8

The Petlyakov Pe-8 was a Soviet heavy bomber designed before World War II, and the only four-engine bomber the USSR built during the war. Produced in limited numbers, it was used to bomb Berlin in August 1941. It was also used for so-called "morale raids" designed to raise the spirit of the Soviet people by exposing Axis vulnerabilities. Its primary mission, however, was to attack German airfields, rail yards and other rear-area facilities at night, although one was used to fly the People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Minister) Vyacheslav Molotov from Moscow to the United States in 1942.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E_M7sV2M7-U/UCTbChyP6AI/AAAAAAAAIJg/uvXQvOexQe8/s1600/petlyakov-pe-8.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 20, 2018, 03:30:58 PM
Weeell... not quite precise.

It is in fact the prototype ANT-42, early engines.
Later the designation changed to TB-7 (Heavy Bomber).
And later again the designation was changed to Pe-8 in recognition of the chief designer Petlyakov.

But close enough,  you're on, DHumphrey
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 20, 2018, 06:04:49 PM
Thanks Lamehawk,

I see now the engine cowling is a tad different.  :)

Ok here's the next one.

(https://image.ibb.co/g8mibe/sasguess05.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 20, 2018, 08:43:06 PM
MiG 105-11
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2018, 10:18:05 PM
Sure that it's not an F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 21, 2018, 08:31:31 PM
Mike … I think it is the fore-runner of the F-35  :)

However, James had the correct answer with the Mig-105 :)

Your turn James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 21, 2018, 10:37:02 PM
I have quite a few on standby but I think I should do this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/6pCxV6Sj/5_F9_D534_F-30_BB-449_F-_B148-4_D2_C334_BE6_D1.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 21, 2018, 11:59:35 PM
Nice image of the only XPBB-1 Sea Ranger ever built.
An exceptionally successful plane from the technical point of view, obsolete by it's mission designation at the time when it was ready.

Nevertheless, when you think of it...
Out of two rather "standard" engines (2300 hp each), they squeezed a plane that could deliver almost 10 tons of bombs with a range of almost 7000km and a service ceiling of almost 7000m, and all of this with a very impressive defensive armament consisting of five powered turrets with 8 cal .50 guns altogether.
On a Seaplane in 1942!

Now compare this to the german efforts on the "Bomber B" program.
Unbelievable.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 22, 2018, 05:03:41 AM
Mike, your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2018, 06:35:08 AM
Alright, thanks James.
Time for something slightly tougher.
I apologize in advance for the bad image quality, but hey: This is an aerial photography of WW1. For that time and taking into account that it's been hand made from a shaking plane at altitude, the quality is perfect.
So... what type of plane do we see here?

(https://i.postimg.cc/TYpcx0Xb/quest_2018-09-22.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D83Gdq0f)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 22, 2018, 06:51:31 AM
I bit outside my period of interest - but still a flying thing.

So, to the untrained eye - a guess: Albatros C.III
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2018, 06:56:30 AM
Holy cow, that was quick.
Yes, it's indeed an Albatros C.III.
On the Magazine where this photo was shown in, it took the readers three months to get away from the first guess which was "Aviatik C.I".

Your turn LameHawk!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 22, 2018, 07:46:32 AM
The tail gave it away. At least Albatros was my first thought, and a quick search verified the thought. Although I tend to think all ww1 planes look more or less the same.
Tails are a good identifier, just think about de Havilland or Arado.

Another one from my chosen period:
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCy2xNQd/SASQuiz59.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J59s5j8)

I find the stealth crane quite intriguing
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 22, 2018, 12:28:09 PM
it looks like a Savoia Marchetti SM-89 ... like the one I have in my portfolio of Italians to post ...  ::(
But the armament looks different and the vanishing edge betwen the gondolas of the engines to the fuselage seems longer also this has aerodynamic cover on the propellers and the small air intake of the engines is down instead of above .... Is it the point of view or will there be a trap? :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 22, 2018, 12:34:52 PM
No trap
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 22, 2018, 05:08:33 PM
French maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 23, 2018, 05:45:19 AM
CANSA FC.20bis, I guess.
First I thought it's some twin-rudder Beaufighter variant, since the short nose reminded me of that, but the rectangular cross-section of the fuselage convinced me that it's indeed Italian. The stealth crane is really great, where's the pic from?  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 23, 2018, 09:27:32 AM
Bravo, Sniper - that's exactly what it is.

The picture is from this book (2nd. ed., 1995)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5JxxsSG/Bog.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ln0PHThD)

Had to use my phone for the photo, since my trusty old XP died on me a few days ago. Leaving me with non compatible scanner, printer and a harddisk - all in perfect working order. (hrmf)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 23, 2018, 01:29:19 PM
Still curious about the ghost  :)
Anyway, let's have this (sort of) beauty. Reminds me of a turtle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/m2PFFRJ7/quest180923.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 23, 2018, 01:47:36 PM
Let's steel ourselves for this challenge
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 23, 2018, 03:57:12 PM
 ;) :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 23, 2018, 04:30:19 PM
I believe it's the:  RB-1 Conestoga

The RB-1 Conestoga was a twin-engine, stainless steel cargo aircraft designed for the United States Navy during World War II by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although it did not see service in a combat theater, it pioneered design innovations in American cargo aircraft, later incorporated in modern military cargo airlifters.

(https://topwar.ru/uploads/posts/2016-12/1481910181_budd-conestoga-2.jpg)

The prototype first flew from the Budd Red Lion Factory Airfield in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 31 October 1943, piloted by Guy Miller. The prototype had a takeoff run when empty of just 650 feet (200 m), and could carry a maximum payload of 10,400 pounds (4,700 kg) with a takeoff run of 920 feet (280 m).[2] However, the aircraft demonstrated greater than expected fuel consumption; the range with a standard payload was only 700 miles (1,100 km), 650 miles (1,050 km) with a maximum payload. Three prototype aircraft: NX37097, NX41810, and NC45354 were built; one was used for testing radio equipment, while the other two were used for flight test evaluations. During testing, a few aircraft had difficulty with the simultaneous deployment of the right and left landing gear. With the same engines as the C-47, but 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg) heavier (empty), the aircraft was relatively underpowered; it was reportedly said that for an aircraft built by a railroad car company, it indeed handled like one.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 24, 2018, 02:12:51 AM
Excellent DHumphrey, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 24, 2018, 12:58:14 PM
Thank you sniperton  :)

Ok All, here's the new one:

(https://image.ibb.co/gUGxu9/sasguess09.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 24, 2018, 01:16:52 PM
I enter to the page and went to the recent post section ...

(https://i.postimg.cc/NGm1dxxJ/trivia.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jCqw5PmP)

It's incredible that the guess is solved there  o_O

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 24, 2018, 10:37:10 PM
...except for the fact that it's not an An-24.
But it's damn close.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 25, 2018, 12:39:40 PM
yes... is an An-32, but was close ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 25, 2018, 12:55:50 PM
It's actually an AN-32"B" … hehe  :)

The Antonov An-32 (NATO reporting name: Cline) is a twin-engined turboprop military transport aircraft. The An-32 is essentially a re-engined An-26. The launch customer was the Indian Air Force, which ordered the aircraft partly due to good relations between then USSR leader Leonid Brezhnev and then India leader Indira Gandhi. The An-32 is designed to withstand adverse weather conditions better than the standard An-26. The high placement of the engine nacelles above the wing allowed for larger diameter propellers, which are driven by 5,100 hp rated Ivchenko AI-20 turboprop engines, providing almost twice the power of the An-26's AI-24 powerplants. Estimated price for a modernized An-32 version is 15 million US dollars.

The An-32 has excellent takeoff characteristics in hot and high conditions, (up to + 55 °C (131 °F; 328 K) and 4,500 m (14,800 ft) elevation suitable for use as a medium tactical military transport roles as well as commercial roles. Operating as a cargo transport over the short and medium range air routes, the An-32 is suitable for air-dropping cargo, passenger carrying, medevac, firefighting, skydiving or paratrooping roles.

(https://www.airliners.net/photos/airliners/7/2/5/1926527.jpg)

Close enough locopiston, your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 25, 2018, 09:20:59 PM
good!  ;D

now another of the mockup section ...
is easy...  :-[

guess this!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvycwhhL/guess269.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on September 25, 2018, 10:15:29 PM
I don't know what it is but I give it a lot of style points.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 26, 2018, 12:58:38 PM
I think it's the:  Boeing 908 F-16 (LWF) Contender

The need for new air superiority fighters led the USAF to initiate two concept development studies in 1965: the Fighter Experimental (F-X) project originally envisioned a 60,000-pound (27,200 kg) class twin-engine design with a variable-geometry wing. This would be a very expensive aircraft, too expensive to consider equipping the entire Air Force with it as its standard aircraft. For this reason a less-expensive Advanced Day Fighter (ADF) was also considered, a lightweight design in the 25,000 lb (11,300 kg) class which would out-perform the MiG-21 by 25%.

(http://q-zon-fighterplanes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Boeing908-1.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 26, 2018, 06:40:43 PM
Yes is the Boeing 908-909!  ;D

You turn DHumphrey!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 27, 2018, 03:50:38 AM
Thanks locopiston  :)

Ok all, here ya go.

(https://image.ibb.co/gNzzWp/sasguess10.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 27, 2018, 06:39:30 AM
Cierva W.9
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 27, 2018, 01:33:58 PM
Well done 51  :)

The Cierva W.9 was a British 1940s experimental helicopter with a three-blade tilting-hub controlled main rotor, and torque compensation achieved using a jet of air discharged from the rear port side of the fuselage.

(http://www.aviastar.org/foto/cierva_w9_2.jpg)

The most visible characteristic of the W.9 was torque compensation using air blown by an engine-driven fan in its hollow tail boom exhausting to port. Of more importance, however, was the hydraulically powered shaft-driven tilting rotor hub with rotational speed variation to give automatic collective pitch control. Development of the rotor system resulted in a tilting hub combined with cyclic pitch control of each blade to minimize control forces. Manual control of collective pitch was added to the automatic collective pitch change system to provide precise vertical control in hover and the ability to cushion a landing from an autorotative descent. The helicopter was destroyed in an accident in 1946 and the project was abandoned.

Your turn James  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 27, 2018, 04:05:21 PM
Here is an easy one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJtnhL9J/88134152-6_BE1-4_EC0-81_A9-1758_CCF51_B66.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 27, 2018, 04:08:49 PM
My guess would be Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 27, 2018, 05:12:56 PM
And you’d be right.

Your’e up Lame



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 27, 2018, 05:38:39 PM
I've had the pleasure of flying on that aircraft … more than once !!!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 27, 2018, 06:56:54 PM
You ever go to korea for team spirit?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 27, 2018, 11:11:22 PM
No he's a Minuteman... which reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8d21iOowjo
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 27, 2018, 11:31:30 PM
Ooooooooohhhh Aaaaaaaaaaahhhh.

Mesmerizing.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 28, 2018, 02:13:44 AM
You ever go to korea for team spirit?
Yes … twice, 1989 & 1993 … just a note, 1989 was the coldest winter I've ever experienced in my life in the country of South Korea and I grew up in Michigan.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 28, 2018, 07:02:05 AM
I was asking because my boss was there ‘85 and ‘86. He was a machinist at Kadena.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 28, 2018, 08:09:09 AM
Up and dancing (ah, well)

Does anybody know this plane?

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JP2xRtm/SASQuiz60.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvmnsW2p)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 28, 2018, 12:56:44 PM
I was asking because my boss was there ‘85 and ‘86. He was a machinist at Kadena.
I was stationed Camp Eagle (H-401, earlier R-401) in 89' and K-16 (Seoul Airbase-American side) in 93'.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on September 28, 2018, 01:03:09 PM
Looks very similar to a BT-13, the canopy is different, could be due to an AG conversion, just a guess.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 28, 2018, 01:12:17 PM
The trail is getting warm.
Good guess
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 28, 2018, 09:37:27 PM
Wakka wakka wakka
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 28, 2018, 09:44:06 PM
I think it's some sort of PT-19
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 29, 2018, 01:58:50 AM
Seems Mex is on to something
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on September 30, 2018, 06:20:12 PM
Is from Africa? :-|

the only thing I could find with Wakka Wakka is this

https://youtu.be/dzsuE5ugxf4
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 30, 2018, 10:15:57 PM
Commonwealth Wackett - which reminded me of Fonzie the Bear and "Wakka wakka wakka". Anyway...  not sure what kind of civil mods this one had, if any, other than the canopy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 01, 2018, 01:09:19 AM
CAC KS-3 Wackett Cropmaster is the name of the earlier Commonwealth Wackett trainer aircraft. And as DHumphrey was on to,  it is an AG conversion.
https://qam.com.au/qam-content/aircraft/wackett/VH-AJH.htm (https://qam.com.au/qam-content/aircraft/wackett/VH-AJH.htm)

My taste in music is more like Jimi Hendrix, the good old guitar heroes.
Yes, I am that old.

So, Mexchiwa - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 01, 2018, 04:58:18 AM
My taste in music is more like Jimi Hendrix, the good old guitar heroes.
Yes, I am that old.

... and still "too young to die".  ;)
Strange as it is, but the Y generation here in Hungary is listering to the Doors, the Stones, and Hendrix again. Or it's as simple as that classics are classics, no matter how old or dead they are.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 01, 2018, 09:08:58 AM
Too lazy to post anything - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 01, 2018, 09:23:17 AM
Do we call you Garfield from now on?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 01, 2018, 12:46:38 PM
1st concert - Lead Zeppelin  :)  Getting a bit more mature (not old) everyday. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 01, 2018, 12:53:34 PM
Don't remember my first. Grateful Dead being one of the first. Led Zeppelin incidentally had their debut just round the corner from where I live.
As for age, I'm getting older, but not much more mature.

And I won't have another quest ready for at least a couple of hours. Let's see if anyone beats me to it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 01, 2018, 05:11:53 PM
Open round you say?

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6JGTJLS/514_B0690-2786-40_AD-98_C8-4_AFDC7_A17_CFE.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on October 01, 2018, 05:24:00 PM
It's an... An....

....

HNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.

F35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 01, 2018, 07:50:51 PM
That just screams Kamov but it doesn't quite look like any Kamov i've seen... :/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on October 01, 2018, 11:24:19 PM
Looks more like a Kamov...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 01, 2018, 11:43:22 PM
I believe it's the:  Kellett XR-10

The Kellett XR-10 was a military transport helicopter developed in the United States in the 1940s that only flew in prototype form. It was designed in response to a USAAF Technical Instruction issued for the development of a helicopter to transport passengers, cargo, or wounded personnel within an enclosed fuselage. Kellett's proposal followed the general layout that the company was developing in the XR-8, with twin intermeshing rotors, and was accepted by the Air Force on 16 October over proposals by Sikorsky, Bell, and Platt-LePage.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-baAZyl79kHk/Uy-3upkoFcI/AAAAAAABqJg/Nh7bCffeRRU/s1600/xr10-13.jpg)

The XR-10 resembled a scaled-up XR-8, although its twin engines were carried in nacelles at the fuselage sides, driving the rotors via long driveshafts, and the aircraft was skinned entirely in metal. The first of two prototypes flew on 24 April 1947, and at the time, was the largest rotorcraft to fly in the United States.[1] During test-flights, however, the same problem that had been encountered with the XR-8's rotor system emerged when blades from the two rotors collided in flight. With fixes in place, flight testing continued, but on 3 October 1949, the first prototype crashed due to a control system failure and killed Kellett's chief test pilot, Dave Driskill. The project was abandoned shortly thereafter, and a 16-seat civil variant, the KH-2, never left the drawing board.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 02, 2018, 04:27:42 AM
Correct DH.

Your turn!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 02, 2018, 01:09:29 PM
Thanks James :)

Not going to be home today … open round  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 02, 2018, 02:29:04 PM
Here is a quick and fun one for now:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QNvgPP5M/E7_F300_CB-_BB59-4_EF0-_ACA0-874_E25_D8_B63_A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 02, 2018, 02:37:50 PM
I've never seen such an inventive use of a roll of toilet tissue on an airplane...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 02, 2018, 05:23:07 PM
Bullseye  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2018, 06:24:48 AM
It’s almost plank like wouldn’t you say.........
Almost like a flying 2x4.......

(https://i.postimg.cc/fyg4x92T/F0_B38_F30-6_F9_E-4_FBF-8_B1_A-30_A92_FEF582_A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2018, 08:08:16 AM
Don't worry. It just took some time.
I remembered having seen it before. Just where and when ...

Anyway: Backstrom EPB-1A Flying Plank
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2018, 08:15:12 AM
Correct!

My friend is building one from plans.

Your turn Lame!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2018, 08:25:01 AM
Right - here we go

(https://i.postimg.cc/DzP5FTZX/SASQuiz61.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2018, 08:39:42 AM
An Italian trainer/liaison aircraft with 180 degree retractable tailwheel type undercarriage with a Hirth or Argus inverted V type engine carrying a German SC type bomb that seems way to big for it.

Do I win?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2018, 09:08:41 AM
No win yet.

Italian it is - but not trainer/liaison
Not Hirth/Argus either. I think the fairly large propeller would indicate a somewhat more powerful engine.
Especially considering the size of the bomb. Which I haven't got the faintest idea what is.
And a name would be appreciated
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 03, 2018, 09:51:26 PM
How about the:  Caproni Ca.355 Dip

The Caproni Ca.335 was an Italian single-engined fighter-bomber/reconnaissance aircraft of the 1930s. It was designed by Caproni to meet a requirement of the Belgian Air Force, with it being planned that the aircraft would be built under licence by the Belgian company SABCA as the SABCA S.47. Only a single aircraft was built, production plans being stopped by the German invasion of Belgium in May 1940.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlYoM-xV-wI/VP_jTx0wbfI/AAAAAAAAsNc/QAKGI4sZ7JU/s1600/trhtrtrhthr.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 04, 2018, 01:34:17 AM
It is indeed the Caproni Ca.355.

Very good DHumphrey. You just beat the undefeated champion on the last lap.
Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 04, 2018, 02:57:37 AM
I like DHumphrey's solutions, for he also gives information, not just names the plane.
Just nitpicking, but according to the Italian wiki page the "Tuffo" or "Dip" was intended as a dive bomber (as also the nickname suggests). It was it's predecessor, the "Maestrale", which was a fighter-bomber/recon plane and which would be built under licence in Belgium.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2018, 07:05:36 AM
I really wasn’t trying to win this time. I’ve gone too much anyway. Aught to let someone else go for once.

Cheers!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 04, 2018, 01:35:32 PM
Thank you LameHawk and sniperton for the kind comments. :)

Ok all here's the next one … it's an easy one.

(https://image.ibb.co/cvYLMz/sasguess08.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: anitek on October 04, 2018, 01:52:46 PM
>>DHumphrey: uh...PZL SW-4 Puszczyk?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 04, 2018, 02:12:23 PM
>>DHumphrey: uh...PZL SW-4 Puszczyk?
That's not it anitek … good try though.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 04, 2018, 04:43:50 PM
Aught to let someone else go for once.

Ought. Don't take it personal, I'm just musing. Twenty years ago I did not misspell any word either in German, English, Italian, or French. Now I do as you do, even in my mother tongue. Really strange. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2018, 07:42:23 PM
It didn’t give me the little red underline when I spelled it.........hmm, strange.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 04, 2018, 10:42:27 PM
Eurocopter UH-72, the military version of the Eurocopter EC145.
I've seen a couple of prototypes at the Donauwörth Eurocopter facility in my last days of military service, when we made ferry flights of Sea Kings for their Change Overhaul.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 05, 2018, 01:52:22 AM
It didn’t give me the little red underline when I spelled it.........hmm, strange.

Because 'aught' is still used; here in England anyway with a different meaning:
anything at all, or nothing.
"know you aught of this flying machine, young sir?"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 05, 2018, 02:39:12 AM
Copied. What was the meaning of "young sir" again?
I think I've got a dark remembrance from way back in the past, but instead of stating something completely wrong, I thought I'd better ask.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 05, 2018, 12:01:32 PM
"junger Herr" Mike; just like your good self.
As if you didn't know, your English being better than mine! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 05, 2018, 12:18:33 PM
Eurocopter UH-72, the military version of the Eurocopter EC145.
I've seen a couple of prototypes at the Donauwörth Eurocopter facility in my last days of military service, when we made ferry flights of Sea Kings for their Change Overhaul.

]cheers[
Mike
Correct Mike !!!  :)

There are six UH-72A's stationed here in Hilo on the Big Island, next to Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the employer I retired from.  :)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 06, 2018, 12:05:56 AM
Thanks DHumphrey.
Blue Hawaiian... "you" have the EC 130, which is not too far from the 135 development line.
They didn't have it at Donauwörth, because the 130 prototypes were located in Marignane, France. We've seen some AS 350 though which partly went to Donauwörth for overhaul.
These were interesting days in the late 90s. We've been to Marconi in Canada (nowadays CMC Electronics) and to Westland Helicopters for evaluating Avionics update offers for our 20+ year old Sea King Helicopters.
And we've been to Speyr (MBB) and later Donauwörth (Eurocopter), in case of Speyr it was usually for the 2nd major periodic inspection (2. PE) which turned into a "Kampfwertsteigerung" (weapons upgrade) where our brave Sea Kings were equipped with Sea Skua missiles, electronic warfare equipment and self defense systems including chaff/flare dispensers and tons of sensors. Not that this would make any sense, but still.
In case of Donauwörth it turned out that most Sea Kings suffered from fatigue which required a change overhaul of the core structure, and later the avionics upgrade offered by Westland Helicopters was built in.

Okay, let's stay with Helis for the while. Guess this:
(https://i.postimg.cc/J7xMZNHf/quest_2018-10-06.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6T8kNG0c)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 06, 2018, 06:45:59 AM
I'm a complete newbie to helis, but a search for "small two-seat helicopter" resulted in the Guimbal Cabri G2 in the first place   8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 06, 2018, 06:54:27 AM
Spot on sniperton, your turn  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 06, 2018, 12:09:27 PM
Thanks, I really do not deserve the baton, but at least this one shall be even easier.
(The bike is not part of the quest, just fun, but whoever can ID it really deserves some Extrawurst ;D)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqHx0jNH/quest181006.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 06, 2018, 01:12:38 PM
The bike looks a bit like a Schwinn Traveler.
As for the plane, no clue. F-35 in hungarian service makes no sense to me.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 06, 2018, 03:11:00 PM
Methinks it's rather a Csepel (née Schwinn) "Toldi", but as to the rest, I'm clueless.  :P

http://veterankerekpar.gportal.hu/picview.php?prt=569286&gid=2348483&index=8
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 06, 2018, 06:39:49 PM
I think it's maybe a North Korean Mig-17 … just a guess though.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 07, 2018, 12:05:56 AM
Methinks it's rather a Csepel (née Schwinn) "Toldi"
Totally agree, that one looks exactly like it whereas the Schwinn was just close.

I think it's maybe a North Korean Mig-17 … just a guess though.  :)
If that was a Korean MiG-17 it would have missed it's homebase by some 5000 miles.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on October 07, 2018, 07:34:55 AM
Romanian Air Force MiG-15?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 08, 2018, 11:38:23 AM
Hungarian, not Romanian, but indeed a MiG-15, although I can't tell from the photo whether it's the base variant, or a bis, or an UTI. The picture was taken in 1964. Here's an airborne one from the same squadron:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HsCqkCH2/quest181006b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 09, 2018, 05:18:39 PM
I guess it's open round since Kilo has not responded for more than 24 hours.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 09, 2018, 11:47:17 PM
Yes sir, Open Round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 10, 2018, 02:17:21 AM
Ok all, try this one.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/b0MqG9/sasguess11.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 10, 2018, 02:52:57 AM
New Ferrari F1 exhaust? *SCNR*
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 10, 2018, 05:04:19 AM
Made by Republic ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 10, 2018, 06:33:07 AM
The Ferrari? No. 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 10, 2018, 10:57:25 AM
That Ferrari looks like this  :P
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg589064.html#msg589064
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hoddyman on October 10, 2018, 11:41:31 AM
Republic XF-92
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 10, 2018, 01:26:20 PM
Well done locopiston and hoddyman :)

The Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor (originally designated XP-91) is a mixed-propulsion prototype interceptor aircraft, developed by Republic Aviation. The aircraft would use a jet engine for most flight, and a cluster of four small rocket engines for added thrust during climb and interception. The design was largely obsolete by the time it was completed due to the rapidly increasing performance of contemporary jet engines, and only two prototypes were built. One of these was the first American fighter to exceed Mach 1 in level flight.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/XF91-21republic.jpg)

A unique feature of the Thunderceptor was its unusual inverse tapered wing, in which the chord length increased along the wing span from the root to the tip, the opposite of conventional swept wing designs. This was an attempt to address the problem of pitch-up, a potentially deadly phenomenon that plagued early high-speed models. The Thunderceptor's design meant the entire wing stalled smoothly, more like a straight-wing design.

As locopiston was the first to reply with the correct answer it is his turn now.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hoddyman on October 10, 2018, 11:07:18 PM
that's the one. I got the number wrong.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on October 11, 2018, 11:14:49 AM
I'm very sorry, I'm very busy.

It hurts me to do it but I have to declare open round ::( ::(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 11, 2018, 06:49:51 PM
Get ready to get stumped....

Because of the obscurity of this aircraft, I will post two pictures because I feel generous.... :D

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKGXZ21T/3669-CB37-5967-400-A-AB5-F-116824-A9864-A.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9M1kbqZL/2632-A78-C-C304-422-D-BC55-0-BFF33-AA1479.jpg)


Enjoy guys!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on October 11, 2018, 07:30:18 PM
Such clean lines... It’s pretty speedy looking. Swift even.  ;)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 11, 2018, 07:39:55 PM
Such clean lines... It’s pretty speedy looking. Swift even.  ;)
I know it … it's a "Matchbox F-35"  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 11, 2018, 07:50:36 PM
Actually I think it is the:  Comper Swift

In 1930 Comper introduced his most popular aeroplane to the private flyer, the Comper Swift fitted with the 2.5 litre Pobjoy R-type engine. This chucked out 85hp but only weighed 135lbs. That equates to under 2lb per horse-power wet. The Swift was a parasol type and was not renowned for its forward visibility whilst on the ground!

When the question of forward visibility was raised the stock answer was, “What visibility?” It was though a very popular single-seater which bought flying to the private pilot. The wings folded so it followed the trend of the times. It was a good looking little beast. The heart of any aircraft is its engine.

(http://www.easyballoons.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/comper-swift.jpg)

Pobjoy’s skill at fine tuning his engines, which along with their well established reliability, meant that a Pobjoy powered Swift competed in every Kings Cup Air Race from 1931 until 1937. In 1932 the renowned C. A. Butler broke the England to Australia record flying one from Biggin Hill to Darwin in 9 days, another made it to South Africa in a similar time and G-AAZA made a double crossing of the Andes reaching 18,000ft.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on October 11, 2018, 08:19:19 PM
Its a pretty one to be sure!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 11, 2018, 11:00:49 PM
Sleek plane. Only thing is you don't see shit from the pilot's viewpoint, except for when you fly backwards.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2018, 05:16:07 AM
DH, you get it but your engine is wrong. This is the first prototype with the ABC engine. It produced far less hp than the Niagara.

It’s your turn DH.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: pb43 on October 12, 2018, 12:19:07 PM
It also had variable incidence wings.


The Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor (originally designated XP-91) is a mixed-propulsion prototype interceptor aircraft, developed by Republic Aviation.

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Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2018, 12:47:38 PM
It also had variable incidence wings.


That is incorrect. The wings on the XF-91 had inverse taper, i.e. Smaller chord at the root than at the tip. The wings on the XF-91 didn't move or change incidence or angle. They are not "Variable Geometry" like the wings on an F-111, F-14 or B-1B.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 12, 2018, 01:32:24 PM
Ok all, here's the new one:

(https://image.ibb.co/gSNnJp/sasguess12.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 13, 2018, 12:40:11 AM
Should be clear as mud that this is just another faux antique finish F-35.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on October 14, 2018, 03:15:55 PM
Well im lost.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 14, 2018, 05:07:21 PM
Edit: I gave it another try and it seems to be the Johnson Uniplane, an experimental flying pancake from the early 1930s.
http://eaavintage.org/october-2015-mystery/
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/xplane/uniplane.html

A much better picture:
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms223_photographs/590/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 16, 2018, 02:01:12 PM
Well done sniperton !!!

Mike you were close with your "faux antique finish F-35" guess, but no cigar.  :)

Your turn sniperton :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 16, 2018, 02:03:44 PM
That was a nasty one  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 16, 2018, 04:07:25 PM
That was a nasty one  ;D

I don't think so, any plane which is unconventional enough is quite easy to track down. It's not like with the Nth variant of a popular conventional design where you have to check aircraft manufacturers from the whole world ranging from the US to Argentina and from the 30s to the 60s. This is why I don't want to make you suck with Hungarian or Polish designs, although I'd have plenty of material to do so.
Anyway, this is from a major country, and I apologize for the bad image quality (which is a hint at its origin, if anything else fails).
[I also want you to admit that it's a nice object captured in a beautiful picture despite its low quality.]

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhvQKZ05/quest181016c.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 16, 2018, 04:17:38 PM
A lot easier

This can only be the Beriev Be-10
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 17, 2018, 02:31:55 AM
Correct as always, LameHawk, it's your turn.  ]salut[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 17, 2018, 03:00:23 PM
Thank you.

Actually I think it wasn't so easy again. I did try various reasonable searches, not coming closer than the Arups. Of course it didn't help that I thought it was from the twenties.

Anyway, here is the new one. And it might not be too easy either

(https://i.postimg.cc/dVxSHnh6/SASQuiz62.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 18, 2018, 09:27:30 AM
From the very little one is allowed to see of it, it could be a Siebel Si-204 A/B, or an SNCAC NC-702 Martinet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2018, 09:28:49 AM
It's neither
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 18, 2018, 10:32:22 AM
I guessed so, hence my formulation "it could be".  8)
However, being Devil's Advocate by habit, could you point out the details on your pic that deny my proposed solution?  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2018, 11:20:06 AM
The Siebel has a mainly glass cockpit section. And the quest has a stepped front. The engines are clearly not Argus.
The Martinet is of course a derivative of the Siebel. And it does have a stepped cockpit. However the Renault engines - Argus derivatives - clearly show it is a different plane.
So - good hunting   ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 18, 2018, 12:20:16 PM
Percival Petrel with retractable gear?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2018, 12:21:32 PM
Afraid not  :(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 18, 2018, 01:51:27 PM
However the Renault engines - Argus derivatives - clearly show it is a different plane.

Valid point, but I guess IDing your quest aircraft is hardly possible without IDing that particular engine. All the rest is so similar: light utility design, lower-wing construction with a twin-tail, landing light in the bulge of a stepped nose, oval cross-section of a fatty fuselage, main landing gears retractable from the engine nacelles, rounded wing tips, what else do I miss except for the uniforms?  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2018, 01:56:38 PM
Yes, you are right.
But I must admit, it was meant to be difficult.
I hope it's not a total killer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 18, 2018, 02:59:57 PM
The Martinet NC 702 looks very similar but I noticed that the engine cowlings are indeed different. In the "Quest" photo you'll note the lower cowling below the prop is smooth and fully cowled, while the 702 looks to have the engine's oil cooler intake positioned low below the prop and it uses a large "open" intake.

(http://www.planeur.aero/Avions/MartinetNC702.jpg)

I'm also still searching … this is a tough one LameHawk.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 18, 2018, 04:54:37 PM
I hope it's not a total killer

Don't worry, at least we know what it is not, and what is it that makes the difference.
The funny thing is that now I really want to know more about those suits and uniforms.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 21, 2018, 06:25:03 PM
DH Gipsy engines?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 01:48:37 AM
That is right  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 22, 2018, 04:56:54 AM
I'd already checked planes with two Gipsy engines, but I couldn't decide whether it's the Miles Gemini, or the Koolhoven F.K.57, or any of the two or more candidates that have the same basic features. :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 05:04:56 AM
Which other candidates would that be?

Hint: This particular plane was used as an aerial ambulance
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 22, 2018, 05:37:29 AM
If you mean the SAI KZ IV, I couldn't find any with rectractable landing gear. Or is it simply missing the cowling on your pic?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 05:47:46 AM
It is not the KZ-IV
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 08:17:24 AM
There is a connection here

(https://i.postimg.cc/bNnqR6bk/ef580203f59e61da54efa8d986af90fe.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpXNDHg4/s-l400.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 22, 2018, 01:22:21 PM
You remind me of a former prof who used to give hints, but the more hints he gave, the more lost we were.  :o
I go back to gaming and leave it to mex and the others in the hope they succeed  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 22, 2018, 02:41:51 PM
Can't think of anything but Percival Q.6 Petrel  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 02:43:33 PM
It isn't
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 22, 2018, 02:46:19 PM
It isn't

And was also already quessed..  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 02:48:16 PM
Yes - and still isn't  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 22, 2018, 03:04:30 PM
Ok, one more shot in the dark before I give up: Reid and Sigrist R.S.3 Desford
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 03:07:40 PM
That's not the one either.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 22, 2018, 04:17:47 PM
I gave it up long before, just want to ask whether it's a genuine design or just a modification of something else?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 04:21:33 PM
At this moment trying to find a different picture (that Google won't find).

Just a little patience.

And it is the real thing - only very obscure
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 22, 2018, 04:36:35 PM
Here is another photo of the type (with minor differences)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GpRst9Rg/SASQuiz62-6.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 23, 2018, 01:07:17 AM
Strange landing gear, any significance to being surrounded by kids?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 23, 2018, 07:56:23 AM
Not sure if they are "real" kids. I mean they probably worked at the factory. But they do seem very young.

The undercarriage is unusual (maybe it was just on the prototype). It has been seen later on - Viggen for instance.

Anyway I think I have kept you in suspenders long enough. It did end up a killer after all.

The Turkish Aeronautical Association - Türk Hava Kurumu - produced 13 aircraft of the type THK-5. First flight 1945.

They managed to export one, a THK-5a, to Falcks Flyvetjeneste in Denmark. Falcks Flyvetjeneste was a subsidiary of Falcks Redningskorps, a private rescue and salvage company. They and a competitor, Zonens Flyvetjeneste, provided ambulance service to small islands. The service was extremely important during the war during the icy winters (with no ships) and also due to mines. The KZ-IV was developed especially for this kind of operation.

The THK-5a was bought in 1951 and flew until 1961 when it crash landed near Aalborg (https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-turk-hava-kurumu-thk-5a-aalborg (https://www.baaa-acro.com/crash/crash-turk-hava-kurumu-thk-5a-aalborg)). It was not very popular because of small useful load and short range.

And the perhaps a bit confusing hints: The cap would be worn by the gentlemen from the redningstjeneste ducking in the picture.
The German night fighter ace Wolfgang Falck claimed in his autobiography "The Happy Falcon" that he was related to Falcks Redningskorps, established in 1906 by Sophus Falck.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vBSkvDGG/hqdefault.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TPkfZdT4/l13779.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXYKwjCJ/l13780.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8PB82pHm/l16639.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1XGT1Bp3/THK-5-A-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

After having subjected you to this ordeal, I'd better declare an open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 23, 2018, 08:51:30 AM
I would have never guessed it right. Honestly, I did expect Argentina or South Africa when speaking of "obscure" aircraft, but definitely not Turkey. BTW, where is your first pic from? I guess it was taken in Denmark, but I could not find it. Anyway, congrats, it was one of the most demanding quests  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 23, 2018, 09:02:39 AM
My wife is from the town Aarhus, and she was watching some photos from her home town on Facebook  (me no member). Knowing my strong weakness she said, there's a plane here. Looking at it I thought What on earth is that?
As the registration could be read it wasn't too difficult to identify. But it was a rather surprising discovery
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 23, 2018, 11:50:00 AM
Great story, well done!

Gents! Open round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 23, 2018, 01:59:41 PM
Excellent "Quest" LameHawk !!! … Thank you also for the nice story following the aircraft.  :)

Still an open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 23, 2018, 03:36:29 PM
Guess who!

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4f6ZLwk/6-B286706-00-A8-4-C91-952-A-6-EF33966-C375.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 23, 2018, 04:35:16 PM
Are you kidding, James? In the past few days we've checked all twin-engine transport planes of the world -- except for one.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 23, 2018, 05:15:33 PM
I've seen this thing before - a film star I believe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 23, 2018, 05:20:15 PM
You're correct, Hawk  ;)
A filmstar with a strange look

(https://i.postimg.cc/0yL3Nppf/Capells-xc12.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 24, 2018, 12:34:20 AM
Capelis XC-12 - got a glowing review in one of Bill Gunston's books on the worst ever aircraft
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 24, 2018, 03:10:52 AM
Does anyone know what was the reason behind the off-looking cockpit? To make more head-space for the crew and to avoid visual distortions caused by a curved plexiglas?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 24, 2018, 05:53:19 AM
Probably the workers were just drunk and held the plans upside down.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on October 24, 2018, 06:21:16 AM
Probably the workers were just drunk and held the plans upside down.

No wonder test pilots kept falling out.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 24, 2018, 08:33:49 AM
Think it was supposed to be rain resistant
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 24, 2018, 10:14:00 AM
Probably the workers were just drunk and held the plans upside down.

I get your point, what we see on the pic is literally Frankenstein's Hangar  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 24, 2018, 10:29:36 AM
Think it was supposed to be rain resistant
The scary thing about this is that it would mean that they had windshields not being rain resistant as well :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on October 24, 2018, 01:16:46 PM
Would allow more headroom for taxiing visibility
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 24, 2018, 01:27:25 PM
Here's the dope on this bird … :)

The Capelis XC-12 was a failed 1933 aircraft design that most notably was used as a prop in the 1939 film Five Came Back with Chester Morris and Lucille Ball, the 1942 war film The Flying Tigers starring John Wayne,[1] and the 1942–1943 war film Immortal Sergeant with Henry Fonda, Thomas Mitchell, and Maureen O'Hara. The aircraft featured unusual twin horizontal tail structures supported by three vertical tail surfaces. Construction and finishing methods involved using sheet metal screws which ultimately led to the abandoning of the project.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Capelis_XC-12.jpg)

The original design by Socrates H. Capelis was issued U. S. patent #1,745,600 in 1930. The patent comprised a modified application with a half-span dorsal wing mounted rearward and on top of the cabin two additional engines mounted on the wings. The project was funded by local Greek restaurateurs as a promotional aircraft; it was constructed with help from University of California students. A less radical design by Dr. John E. Younger featured all-metal construction; the aircraft was built as an all-metal, low-wing, retractable gear, twin engine transport with a triple vertical tail supporting a dual (biplane arrangement) horizontal stabilizer. The wing used a large box-spar construction with corrugated skin panels. The partly retracting landing gear extended automatically when the throttle was closed. Following a 1938 incident, the XC-12 was modified at Glendale, California: The forward slanting eight-piece windshield was modified to a four piece that slanted rearward, and the passenger windows were squared off to look more like a Douglas DC-3.

On April 15, 1938, the XC-12 suffered minor damage from a forced landing after running out of fuel while flying over Fresno, California. The main wing spar construction was bolted together, and many of the metal skin panels were attached with P-K sheet metal screws rather than with permanent rivets. These tended to vibrate loose, requiring tightening or replacing every few flights, constituting a safety hazard that would later ground the aircraft. With promotional tours abandoned after the 1938 crash, the aircraft's flying career was over. The XC-12 was then purchased by RKO in March 1939, after which the studio's insurance company permanently grounded the aircraft. Used as a full-size prop, the transport appeared only in ground roles in RKO's feature films made during World War II; flying sequences used a scale XC-12 shooting miniature. The aircraft became a RKO back lot relic, falling into worse repair during the 1940s until it was completely scrapped some time around 1950. The XC-12 miniature continued to be used in later feature films.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 24, 2018, 04:08:47 PM
Even though DH gave us a wonderful history of this beautiful plane, I have to give this to Mex because he was the first to call it what it was.

You’re up Mex.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 24, 2018, 07:14:11 PM
Agreed, Mex got the plane way faster than I did, I just wanted to share some info on the aircraft.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 25, 2018, 01:10:49 AM
Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 25, 2018, 11:02:29 AM
Sorry for the size...

(https://i.postimg.cc/5yyjcgQf/xplane9.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 25, 2018, 12:50:15 PM
Yak-9?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 25, 2018, 01:03:35 PM
Yes. Any idea where/when/why?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 25, 2018, 01:24:26 PM
Not really. Soviet-backed Polish Air Force was established late in the war, so this must be sometimes in late fall 1944 or later. As to where i have no clue, even taking that RAF fin flash in the background into consideration.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 25, 2018, 01:40:45 PM
Here's some info I found …

The Air Force of the Polish Army (Polish: Lotnictwo Wojska Polskiego), unofficially known as the People's Polish Air Force was the name of the Soviet-controlled Polish Air Force in the USSR between 1943 and 1947 created alongside the Polish People's Army (Polish: Ludowe Wojsko Polskie), a subordinate to the Red Army. It was the primary Polish air force formation within the Polish Armed Forces in the East during World War II.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/PL_MWP_Yak-9P.JPG)

Setting up the first combat unit – the 1st Independent Fighter Squadron (1. Samodzielna Eskarda Lotnictwa Myśliwskiego) – started on July 7, 1943. As of July 23, 1943, their first training airfield was Grigoryevskoye, about 15 km south of Moscow. On August 20, 1943, the Squadron was renamed as the Polish 1st Fighter Regiment, and on October 6, as the 1st Fighter Regiment "Warszawa" ("Warsaw").

The 1st Fighter Regiment "Warszawa", (equipped with Yak-1 and Yak-9 aircraft).

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 25, 2018, 01:54:52 PM
These particular Yaks are very much post-war, though...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 26, 2018, 01:30:20 AM
Sorry for the size...


I bet you say that to all the girls....I certainly did :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 26, 2018, 01:33:06 AM
Ha, ha  ;)  :-[ o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on October 26, 2018, 03:46:05 AM
Sorry for the size...

(https://i.postimg.cc/5yyjcgQf/xplane9.jpg)

All gentlemen, you're right a little bit.
In the picture there is Yak-9, but this is not a photo from the war, only a frame from the film "The story of one fighter" which was filmed in Poland in 1958.
The film tells the story of Polish pilots in Great Britain, including the 306 squadron.
The author of the script was a Polish hunting ace Stanisław Skalski who shot down 18 enemy aircraft during the war, and in communist Poland until 1956 he was in prison with a death sentence for alleged espionage. After 1956, at the request of the Polish Marshal Marian Spychalski, he returned to service in the air force, he made his first flight after leaving the prison without training on the MiG jet.
The plane in the picture is in the painting of another Polish ace, Jan Zumbach, from the 303 Squadron.
If you're interested, I can send a link to the movie.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 26, 2018, 08:55:05 AM
Seb got the details right, but Radoye got the Yak first, so it's his turn next...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 26, 2018, 09:41:43 AM
I'll pass, don't have anything prepared, too busy to look for something atm... :/

Free round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 26, 2018, 02:16:37 PM
Alright All,

As it is an open round, I offer this next one.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/cBXioA/sasguess14.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 26, 2018, 02:21:33 PM
No Christmas this year?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2018, 03:21:52 PM
Canadair CL-125?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 26, 2018, 03:25:28 PM
Canadair CL-125?
Close, but no cigar … sorry James  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 26, 2018, 03:26:57 PM
Typo, I Suppose
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 26, 2018, 05:19:14 PM
Typo, I Suppose

215, you mean? Canadair, firefighting, amphibious, expendable. James got it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2018, 05:46:47 PM
God dammit! Typo! Can I still go though?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 26, 2018, 06:02:08 PM
God dammit! Typo! Can I still go though?
Yes … yes you can :)

Here's some info on this particular aircraft …

XP 2112 is a Canadair CL-215 amphibious flying boat, used by the Expendables team.  In real life, the contracted plane for the movies is a CL-215 belonging to the Turkish Aeronautical Association, registration TC-TKZ, construction number 1026. It was formerly C-GBXQ as a Province of Ontario waterbomber, and formerly I-SRMC under Sorem ownership.

The plane is used for waterbombing, cargo airlift, search-and-rescue and maritime patrol.

The Expendables aircraft  is a heavily modified version of the CL-215, with installed front firing cannon, front firing miniguns. A rear cargo hatch is installed, as well as waterbombing doors, though without the water tanks. The plane is used as an aerial gunship, ground attack strafe run aircraft, bomber, and troop transport.

In the middle of The Expendables 2, the aircraft is destroyed in a deployment under fire combat drop operation, attacking the Sang mining operation. At the time, the plane was approximately 60 years old.

At the end of The Expendables 2, the aircraft is replaced with Mr. Church's gift, of a former Soviet Antonov An-2 biplane, registration GZ-1162.

Your turn James.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 26, 2018, 06:09:43 PM
Thanks DH for understanding my extremely first world problem  :P

Try this guys:

(https://i.postimg.cc/SQZfwZQD/16861-E0-E-3-E1-B-4-A36-B5-CE-CA3-A9-AB25303.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 26, 2018, 07:09:49 PM
Burrrrrr … I think this one was used in a very, very cold place … burrrrrrr    ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 26, 2018, 11:58:43 PM
Indeed, it was used by the American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth for his fourth and last Antarctic expedition in 1938/39.
This is a Northrop D.1 Delta, Reg. A61-1, ex VH-ADR.

The whole story and more pics of this particular aircraft can be found at
http://www.airwaysmuseum.com/Northrop%20D.1%20Delta%20VH-ADR.htm

I think DH knew it already, the baton should go to him.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 27, 2018, 09:46:44 AM
Fair enough.

By the decree of Mike, our one true god, DH will go next.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 27, 2018, 02:02:43 PM
Nice Mike and thanks to yourself and James, but I'm way under the weather today. Went sailing with Captain Morgan and Sailor Jerry, I think we tried to sail around the planet last night.  :)

So, open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 27, 2018, 02:39:14 PM
Fine, have this:
(DH, dunno what the heck you meant with Cpt Morgan, but I wish you a quick recovery.)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DfxCHzDG/quest181027.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWSXS776)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 27, 2018, 03:08:24 PM
A bomber from Czechoslovakia, the Aero A.300

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sx7KrHTg/141347-11185-78-pristine.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 27, 2018, 04:44:38 PM
It was quick, LameHawk, congrats! The baton is yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 27, 2018, 04:47:41 PM
I must admit I had this very picture lying around for a suitable opportunity  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 27, 2018, 05:17:36 PM
It looks like a Czech modified Potez 63.II
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 27, 2018, 05:29:47 PM
I don't think there is any connection between the French aircraft and the A.300.
Although they did have that monstrous Bloch MB-200.

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=35032.0 (https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php?topic=35032.0)

I think this one should be easier than the last

(https://i.postimg.cc/B6LGLmmC/SASQuiz63.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 27, 2018, 07:05:44 PM
de Havilland DHC-7 Dash 7 IR (Ice Reconnaissance)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 27, 2018, 07:46:13 PM
(DH, dunno what the heck you meant with Cpt Morgan, but I wish you a quick recovery.)

These Guys :)

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/40585d86-2155-4bea-9d78-d572583612a4_1.b2bbded455a29ff92841f0ec01d49f90.jpeg?odnHeight=450&amp;odnWidth=450&amp;odnBg=FFFFFF)

(http://images.samsclubresources.com/is/image/samsclub/0008366486873_A?$img_size_380x380$)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2018, 01:52:46 AM
de Havilland DHC-7 Dash 7 IR (Ice Reconnaissance)
Yay, the famous Dash 7.
Would love to fly with one of these.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezjfU4KtZtc

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 28, 2018, 02:01:02 AM
Right James,  your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 28, 2018, 03:36:17 AM
These Guys :)
I guessed so, but I didn't know of Sailor Jerry  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 28, 2018, 05:28:53 AM
Seb could you please send that link to the Yak movie?

I wonder what they used for German aircraft - probably just models and stock footage?

I'm working on some skins (for the Yak-7) (and if the roundels are wrong that's because they were wrong in the movie)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fLmTLL8q/yak.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nr1F4Wbv/yak2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 28, 2018, 07:58:10 AM
Alright guys,

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/639CYB6p/53464705-11-A9-4-FD1-9021-79-C63-C2-D70-C2.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on October 28, 2018, 10:04:48 AM
Seb could you please send that link to the Yak movie?

I wonder what they used for German aircraft - probably just models and stock footage?

I'm working on some skins (for the Yak-7) (and if the roundels are wrong that's because they were wrong in the movie)

NO FULL QUOTES!!!



Hello
I am sending a link to the movie from 1958 "The story of one fighter" from which the cadres came.
greetings
Seb

https://vimeo.com/228423431
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 28, 2018, 02:08:38 PM
Try this one:

Someone has already fancied that the photo depicts the Loening XSL, but I doubt. It resembles the Fleetwings Sea Bird, but it's smaller. And I don't see any cockpit. You made me really curious.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 28, 2018, 02:32:01 PM
It's the Sikorsky XSS-1 :)

The Sikorsky XSS was a two-seat amphibious flying boat built by Sikorsky for evaluation by the United States Navy in 1933, for carrier-borne and/or catapult-launched scouting duties. The XSS-1 was powered by a 550 hp (410 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1340D Wasp engine in a strut-mounted pod above the center-section of the high-mounted gull-wing, forward of the cockpit which was aft of the wing.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Sikorsky_XSS-2.jpg)

Based on the Bureau of Aeronautics design 106 and following a mock-up inspection the design was altered in January 1932 to use the R-1340-D1 engine and re-designated as XSS-2. It was flown in April 1933 but the design proved to be poorly controllable and the aircraft was returned to Sikorsky for repairs and modifications. However, Sikorsky was not interested in further development and in December 1933 the aircraft was scrapped.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 28, 2018, 02:40:16 PM
DH got it.

There is one remaining piece of this plane left. The right wing float resides at the museum I work at.

Your turn DH


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 28, 2018, 03:20:06 PM
the design proved to be poorly controllable

No wonder, since the pilot couldn't see shit. Anyway, well done DH, I'm glad you recovered  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 28, 2018, 06:08:38 PM
Thanks James and sniperton :)

Well as the American Baseball Classic is well underway, I thought I would present this for the next "Quest".

(https://image.ibb.co/gWNO8A/bosoxguess.jpg)

This should be an easy one.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 28, 2018, 06:12:16 PM
JetBlue A320 nicknamed FlyingSox
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 29, 2018, 01:14:56 PM
Well done James !!!  :)

Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox for being the 2018 World Baseball Champions, by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in last night's game 5 of the MLB World Series.

JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 232 N605JB celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. JetBlue Airways - the official airline of the Boston Red Sox - unveiled the latest addition to its fleet today, the plane will fly out of Logan Airport. The Airbus A320 traded signature blue branding for a gray paint scheme inspired by Red Sox road uniforms and features dangling red socks. The aircraft also includes a banner commemorating Fenway Park's 100th anniversary. Customers on the inaugural flight found Red Sox hats and jerseys waiting for them on their seats.

(https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4384/37219344421_e36c52c741_b.jpg)

Your turn James  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 29, 2018, 03:50:37 PM
Go Red Sox!

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/s22YH8N9/39005-FC7-FA31-4-ACF-9-E38-CE9367-E98334.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 29, 2018, 04:16:32 PM
Well lets see …

#1 - is the Convair Liberator-Liner

#2 - is the Stinson L-5

#3 - is the B-24 Liberator

#4 - is the Consolidated B-32 Dominator x4 (I think)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 29, 2018, 05:30:14 PM
#1, #2, and #3 are correct.

#4 is wrong. They are Privateers.

Baton goes to you DH


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 29, 2018, 08:45:26 PM
#4 is wrong. They are Privateers.
They are very similar in that they both used the same rudder and vertical fin assembly, as well as, the horizonal stab and elevator assembly. Same main wing and engines as well. Also both aircraft were based on the B-24's design. :)

Alright All,

Lets try this next one.

(https://image.ibb.co/dkeJTL/sasguess19.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 29, 2018, 09:24:03 PM
The B-32 uses different wings and engines. The tail is of the same style but it is not the same as the Privateer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 30, 2018, 10:01:22 AM
WW1 types - not to mention earlier ones - aren't exactly my first choice.
Nevertheless I managed to stumble across this one.
The Ponnier L.1
First flight 1914 - never made it to the order book.
Seemingly derived from a monoplane
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJVhsxCQ/Ponnier-D-III.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 30, 2018, 11:44:43 AM
Lame, that looks like a monoplane Nieuport 17
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 30, 2018, 03:56:34 PM
It is the Ponnier D.III.

But Ponnier had hired a Nieuport designer, Alfred Pagny, who is behind this plane, so any likeness is purely "non-coincidental"

They added a wing on top, and the L.1 was born
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 30, 2018, 11:34:38 PM
Hello All,

LameHawk is correct.  :)

The Ponnier L.1 was an early French biplane single seat scout, built just before World War I. It did not reach production. Just before World War I, most French aircraft designers had concentrated, with success, on fast monoplanes. When a British biplane, the Sopwith Tabloid, won the Schneider Trophy in 1913 they were encouraged by the French government to think again about the possibilities of that wing configuration for military or "Cavalrie" types. The Ponnier L.1 of July 1913 was one response, a biplane revision of the Cavalrie version of the Ponnier D.III monoplane. The L.1 and D.III shared the same fuselage.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Ponnier_Scout.side.tif/lossy-page1-1200px-Ponnier_Scout.side.tif.jpg)

The L.1 was a single bay biplane with a pair of tall, parallel interplane struts with flying and landing wires on each side. There was mild stagger and dihedral. The wings used a thick airfoil and were straight edged, slightly tapered and square tipped; the lower wing had a slightly smaller span. The upper wing had a deep cut-out to provide some upward vision for the pilot, who sat under the wing just aft of mid-chord. The It had a fixed, conventional undercarriage with its mainwheels on a single axle mounted on a pair of V-struts to the lower fuselage longerons, assisted by a long tailskid, mounted well forward.

Ponnier had hoped for military orders but none came. When the L.1 first appeared its suitability for more powerful engines was noted; rotaries with powers of up to 100 hp (75 kW) were suggested. The Ponnier M.1, flown in 1915 and the only Ponnier fighter to reach production, benefited from the L.1, it was smaller and better streamlined, but shared some features like the thick wings, large gap, moderate stagger and slight span difference between upper and lower planes, the finless vertical tail and simple undercarriage. Its engine was a 80 hp (60 kW) Le Rhone.

Your turn LameHawk.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 31, 2018, 07:29:20 AM
Thank you DH

This is clearly not a PZL.11

(https://i.postimg.cc/jd3GJPXh/SASQuiz64.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 31, 2018, 09:17:36 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJQd35H7/CACTUS-KITTEN-NOSE-ART-WEB.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 31, 2018, 09:28:27 AM
Curtiss Model 22 Cox Racer “Texas Wildcat” or “Cactus Kitten”
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 31, 2018, 09:43:00 AM
Not too difficult I can see.
Sniperton was really first, but James being the first to actually name it I will hand it to him.
So, James, you're on
(Writing this on the phone it suggests "Bond" after "James"!)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 31, 2018, 10:54:31 AM
The name’s Fw190......P51vsFw190, international pilot of mystery, feared by many, adored by some.

There are rules for this one. Please try to refrain from looking up the registration painted on the wing bottom.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/XNcmRhfX/9328-B318-09-C1-4031-9-B00-52709-EA2-C793.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 31, 2018, 01:45:10 PM
This is the:   The Harlow PJC-5

The Harlow PJC-5 is a derivative design from the PJC-2.  After building the PJC-2, the Harlow company designed and built a 2-place military trainer.  The PJC-5 is essentially the same airplane but with tandem seating and a bubble-style canopy, ala T-34 :: Beech Bonanza.

(http://www.russellw.com/photoalbum/misc_harlow/Harlow%20PJC-5%20N21737%20right%20profile%20small.jpg)

The PJC-5 was never sold to the military in the US, but a deal was made with India.  PJC-5 subassemblies were built up at Alhambra and then shipped to India for final assembly.  PJC-5s are apparently fairly well known in India although long gone from flying status.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 31, 2018, 01:53:05 PM
DH, of course you got it but for bonus “In your face” points, what does PJC stand for?

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 31, 2018, 02:15:03 PM
But for bonus “In your face” points, what does PJC stand for? James

Pasadena Junior College  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 31, 2018, 03:49:18 PM
I thought Harlows were purely American civilian types.
Always something new to learn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 31, 2018, 06:08:55 PM
Hello All,

Here's the next "Quest" … enjoy.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/mg72tL/sasguess20.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on October 31, 2018, 07:18:45 PM
At the first sight I believed it was a much later design, perhaps from the 1950s or later, but it turned out to be from as early as 1935, the Campbell Model F. A funny plane, though, a small whale with plates for the krill on its temple. I like it.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pq0QwHBX/Campbell-F.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 31, 2018, 07:43:21 PM
I love twin boom aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on October 31, 2018, 09:14:34 PM
Well done sniperton, you are correct.  :)

Designed and built in 1935 by Hayden Campbell in St. Joseph, Missouri, the Campbell F was made of all-magnesium construction and was powered by an 85 hp Ford V-8 automotive engine. The F model was equipped with a tricycle landing gear with steerable nosewheel. It is a pusher propeller "flivver" airplane, costing $1500, twin tail design, with single ignition.

Nicknamed ‘The Flying Easter Egg’, the aircraft was damaged in a demonstration flight and never repaired.

(http://content-7.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/pdm1976/86/s-1300.jpg)

Your turn sniperton  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 01, 2018, 05:56:55 AM
Thanks and sorry, I'm away the whole day busy with living and dead relatives, so it's better to declare it an open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 01, 2018, 06:24:41 AM
Lets do another twin boom shall we?

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdhVH0Lv/D47-A4079-582-F-43-F6-8-E16-36-ED3-C0-A56-CD.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 01, 2018, 10:40:15 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/byKJ7-BdZ8Q/hqdefault.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 01, 2018, 11:48:19 AM
Close but no cigar
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 01, 2018, 12:57:40 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/byKJ7-BdZ8Q/hqdefault.jpg)

 ;D
Awesome !!! … gave me a good laugh this morning :)  Thanks Radoye !!!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 01, 2018, 08:16:55 PM
This is the:  Lloyd 40.08 Luftkreuzer (Sky Cruiser)

It was a three engine triplane bomber type built during World War I. The design was proven to be ineffective and development did not proceed past the prototype stage.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Lloyd_WW1_bomber_aircraft_1.jpg)

In August 1915, the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops awarded funding to Lloyd for construction of a new heavy bomber that could carry a 200 kg (440 lb) bomb-load and have endurance of at least 6 hours. The aircraft was to be powered by one powerful engine in a pusher configuration housed in a central nacelle and two smaller engines mounted in twin booms on either side.

The unequal span triplane had the middle wing mounted to the lower part of the main fuselage and booms, with the upper and lower wings supported by wire braced inter-plane struts. The center section housed a 220 kW (300 hp) Austro-Daimler V-12 water-cooled engine, driving a wooden two-bladed pusher propeller. The twin booms were constructed of modified Lloyd C.II fuselages with 120 kW (160 hp) Austro-Daimler 6 water-cooled in-line engines, and two bladed wooden propellers.

Directly below the main section between the middle and lower wings, was a fully enclosed compartment with windows for the bombardier. The most forward section between the middle and upper wings also had windows and enough space for two air gunners with excellent fields of fire in all directions and was also equipped with a spotlight.

The pilot’s position was set in the rear of the center fuselage close to the pusher propeller and had very poor forward visibility. Defensive armament consisted of two Schwarzlose M7/12 machine guns in the gunner’s station and one in each boom.

(https://image.ibb.co/hbtz8L/Llyod40.jpg)

Testing of the 40.08 Luftkreuzer began on 8 June 1916 at the airport in Aszód. It was immediately clear that the machine suffered from a centre of gravity that was too high and too far forward. The aircraft was damaged when it nosed over during ground testing and was redesigned with a third wheel under the nose, similar to the Zeppelin-Staaken R.XIV, to prevent tipping forward.
 
In October 1916 Oberleutnant Antal Lany-Lanczendorfer attempted the first flight but the aircraft was unable to leave the ground. Early in November the Fliegerarsenal (FlArs) considered reducing the bomb load, and in December additional chassis rails were added to the main undercarriage. Development continued slowly but many of the design flaws would never be solved. Lloyd applied for a revision of the airplane in March 1917, but the application was denied and all work halted. The Luftkreuzer was placed in storage and in January 1918 it was ordered to be transported to the aircraft scrapyard at Cheb.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 01, 2018, 08:20:07 PM
Correct DH.

Now we just need one in Il-2

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 02, 2018, 01:47:37 AM
Quote
Now we just need one in Il-2

As a ground target, I suppose
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 02, 2018, 03:15:13 AM
Thanks James,

Here's the next one.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/eVunCf/sasguess22.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 02, 2018, 05:53:02 AM
Ah, this is a famous failure - the Christmas Bullet :)

Didn't go past the prototype stage due to wings being prone to falling off at the first opportune moment.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 02, 2018, 06:06:29 AM
I am also familiar with this plane. It used a six cylinder version of the Liberty engine.

There is nothing else this could be. In my book, Radoye gets this without hesitation.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 02, 2018, 01:56:22 PM
Since i'm going to have only sporadic access to internet over the weekend and be unable to post a quest, i'm going to jump the gun and assume my solution was correct. In case i was wrong just ignore this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRhDvHfT/guess.jpg)

What could this be? (https://www.h2g2.com/h2g2/skins/Alabaster/images/Smilies/f_devil.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 02, 2018, 02:09:07 PM
That's Tsunami.

Tsunami was and still is the world’s fastest homebuilt race plane ever built. Dreamed up by Minnesota industrialist John R. Sandberg and designed by Lockheed engineer Bruce Boland, Tsunami was built to compete in Unlimited air racing and to capture the absolute world record for propeller driven aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 02, 2018, 03:11:04 PM
Well done Radoye … you were spot on with your guess  :)

James your guess looks to be spot on as well … good job  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 03, 2018, 07:17:11 AM
Radoye's contribution reminds me of something my children used to create in Duplo.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 03, 2018, 08:38:55 AM
That's Tsunami.

Indeed, Tsunami it is!

(or rather was :( )
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2018, 09:19:31 AM
I know it’s sad Rad, maybe one day there will be another.

Until then, try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/90xGW6KP/BFDA3-F1-B-12-FF-4-FA9-AF21-3253-B55-ADC07.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2018, 10:39:42 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3L5HYDp/weick-w1a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2018, 01:27:05 PM
Sniperton, you got it.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2018, 01:47:10 PM
I find it amazing how many different planes were built in the US between the wars. It seems that every 10th person with a workshop or a barn was busy with some sort of flying machines.  :)

It's a bit different, and I hope we haven't had it yet:

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJLkbmwn/quest181103.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 03, 2018, 03:45:23 PM
Free French twin boom transport plane in Africa?

Has to be Cunliffe-Owen OA-1, also known as Burnelli UB-14?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 03, 2018, 04:26:27 PM
Correct, but tell us about why it's an interesting plane  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2018, 04:31:42 PM
It has a fuselage lifting body. A staple of all Burnelli designs. I may be one of the only people who know what these things are and I’m extremely proud to be restoring the last remaining Burnelli aircraft.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 03, 2018, 04:50:58 PM
As James said, Vincent Burnelli was a huge fan of lifting body/flying wing concept. The UB-14 fuselage was a part of the wing placed between the twin booms. I tried to find a good picture. Only came up with this  :-[ :


(https://i.postimg.cc/zvnpKm3M/Burnelli-UB-14-3-view-L-Aerophile-February-1936.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2018, 05:41:02 PM
This picture of the later CBY-3 is more telling:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8PszpLX2/00789060-E2-C8-4430-BBA4-9669-B6-C4-B519.jpg)

This plane is my pride and joy as I have spent the last five years helping to restore it. We just primed her for paint last month. She is coming along nicely.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 03, 2018, 06:16:54 PM
Is it going to fly?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 03, 2018, 07:47:41 PM
No unfortunately.

Since it is the literal last of it’s kind we can’t take the risk of it being destroyed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 03, 2018, 10:14:22 PM
Found a bit more info on the aircraft :)

During the late 1920s and 1930s American aircraft designer Vincent Burnelli had conceived and built a series of aircraft that sought to combine the attributes of a true "flying wing" with the practicalities of stability and size. These culminated in the UB-14 which first flew in 1934.  A fuselage of wing profile provided a spacious and strong passenger cabin. A twin boom tail provided the lateral stability impossible in true flying wing designs until the use of "fly-by-wire" technology. Closely grouped twin engines minimized asymmetric handing problems. The first prototype crashed in spectacular fashion but the passenger cabin escaped with little damage, vindicating the designers claims for the inherent safety of the design. A second prototype was soon flying (the UB-14B) and attracted world-wide interest.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9c/35/b2/9c35b27a4117c8a72ad0c8da4ce301b2.jpg)

Burnelli never succeeded in getting his brainchild into production in the USA. However he had little problem attracting interest in other countries. Unfortunately in each case he ended up negotiating license production with companies that wanted to break into the aviation marketplace rather than ones already established in it. A deal with the Canadian Can-Car company led to only a single aircraft that only flew in 1945, while production in Holland fell through altogether. In the UK the "Scottish Aircraft & Engineering Company" was formed to build the UB-14 with British Rolls-Royce Kestrel engines. At the time there was huge unemployment in Scotland in the aftermath of the economic depression and there were various schemes to subsidize the setting up of factories in Scotland, especially in the Glasgow area (Blackburn was one company that took advantage of this, setting up a flying-boat factory at Dumbarton). It seems the Scottish Aircraft & Engineering Company was set up to take advantage of these schemes, although the only addresses listed in its many press advertisements were in London. These press adverts were prodigious and a lot of interest was whipped up for their version of the Burnelli which they called "The Clyde Clipper", no doubt a reference to where they hoped to produce the aircraft (there was also to be a cargo-carrying version to be called the "Clyde Freighter").  With war clouds looming they also advertised a "Burnelli Bomber" version. All of this came to naught- the company collapsed with only a wooden mock-up of the Clyde-Clipper to show for its efforts.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 04, 2018, 01:48:45 AM
With war clouds looming they also advertised a "Burnelli Bomber" version.
That would have been interesting ; let's see a dozen of this kind on a bombing raid to berlin, escorted by a few Spitfire Mk.Ia  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 04, 2018, 01:55:18 AM
Next, another interesting design:


(https://i.postimg.cc/vZw1JVxw/Sieppaa.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2018, 02:27:13 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsywnRpRDUM
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 04, 2018, 02:44:06 AM
That's correct. Screenshot from that very same film.  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2018, 03:31:54 AM
Well in that case it's open round as I'm on the road right now.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on November 04, 2018, 06:25:34 AM
Cycleplane was developed by Dr. W. Frederick Gerhardt in 1923. The plane really did fly. In July 1923 it was towed by a car into the air a few times and released and it flew short periods of time. It also did one human-powered takeoff and flew 6 meters climbing to height of 60 cm.

The Cycleplane became (in)famous because of the film above. The footage is often shown in compilations along with other ill-fated attempts at human flight from the pioneering days of aviation. It is also shown in some famous movies such as Airplane! and And Now for Something Completely Different.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 04, 2018, 12:20:36 PM
This is a pretty easy one.


Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/2yw0mH8Z/AACE641-A-AE16-4073-9-F63-B0006-F011-E5-F.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 04, 2018, 03:39:14 PM
Yep, it is. It was made where van Gogh went to school.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 04, 2018, 03:45:41 PM
It also has a pretty telling hint attached to it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 05, 2018, 08:51:59 AM
Fokker F.25.  Wiki says its design was derived from a design for a home built to escape Occupied Holland, which seems weird.  Apparently it was derived from the Difoga 421

Anyway, my Yak skins are up here:  http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Downloads2&file=details&id=8028
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 05, 2018, 09:33:37 AM
Mex, Thanks for the skins.

Also, You got it.

Your turn bud.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 05, 2018, 10:33:46 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 06, 2018, 12:23:08 PM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/bNBvLdBh/D2212892-A4-CD-4-C6-B-8-AA9-E976-D67496-B7.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 06, 2018, 02:09:01 PM
This is the: Planet Satellite

This British four-seater was of magnesium alloy construction, with a retractable undercarriage and ventral fin and rudder. Power plant was a 250 hp de Havilland Gipsy Queen 32 engine amidships driving a pusher airscrew in the tail. Designed by J. N. D. Heenan, it was built in the Robinson Redwing factory at Croydon and erected at Redhill in 1948.

(http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/AE/AE72-7/46-1.jpg)

The aircraft was shown at the Farnborough SBAC Show in September 1948, and was registered G-ALOI on April 26, 1949. Group Captain H.J. Wilson, Chief Test Pilot at RAE Farnborough, made the first hop along the length of the runway, upon landing the landing gear collapsed. After repairs the aircraft made another hop along the runway at a height of some 20 ft (6 m), upon landing the keel cracked. It was concluded that the aircraft was badly under-stressed and needed redesign, subsequently the project was cancelled. The aircraft "that flew, but never took off" was scrapped in 1958.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 06, 2018, 04:29:18 PM
It's very difficult for me not to mistake it with some 1946 Luftwaffe fighter project...  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 06, 2018, 05:41:04 PM
Very good DH.

Your up!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 06, 2018, 10:02:45 PM
Thanks James :)

Ok all, here the next one … enjoy.

(https://image.ibb.co/hHTVcq/sasguess23.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 06, 2018, 10:56:31 PM
Oh... this one?

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5fq44WR/48-big.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 07, 2018, 12:59:30 AM
Too soon... 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 07, 2018, 02:19:10 AM
Oh... this one?

Mike … it's like the 6M$ man … An aircraft barely flyable, we can rebuild it. We have the technology. Better than before. Better, stronger, faster. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 07, 2018, 02:46:23 AM
It's a cool plane, a great design with mindblowing specs.
Not suitable for the intended missions, nevertheless a great aircraft.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 07, 2018, 01:03:40 PM
North American XB-70

I was waiting for someone else to claim it but I couldn't resist.

The nose and canards give it away anyway.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 07, 2018, 02:42:34 PM
Well done James :)

I think Mike knew the answer but he was just lingering on the side … hehe.

Here's a bit on the aircraft:

The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype version of the planned B-70 nuclear-armed, deep-penetration strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. Designed in the late 1950s by North American Aviation, the six-engine Valkyrie was capable of cruising for thousands of miles at Mach 3+ while flying at 70,000 feet (21,000 m).

At these speeds, it was expected that the B-70 would be almost immune to interceptor aircraft, the only effective weapon against bomber aircraft at the time. The bomber would spend only a few minutes over a particular radar station, flying out of its range before the controllers could position their fighters in a suitable location for an interception. High speed also made the aircraft difficult to see on radar displays and its high-altitude capacity could not be matched by any contemporary Soviet fighter.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lw5_Asy71xY/Ua7ujQDv23I/AAAAAAAABIk/MhY1klzVwEQ/s1600/XB-70-Valkyrie+1.jpg)

As Mike eluded to in his post, one of the XB-70's crashed. On 8 June 1966, aircraft number two was flown in close formation with four other aircraft, an F-4, F-5, T-38, and an F-104, for the purpose of a photo shoot at the behest of General Electric, manufacturer of the engines of all five aircraft. With the photo shoot complete, the F-104 rolled inverted, passed over top, and struck the Valkyrie, destroying the rudders and damaging the left wing. The Valkyrie entered a spin and crashed following the mid-air collision. NASA Chief Test Pilot Joe Walker, piloting the F-104, and Carl Cross, copilot aboard the XB-70, were killed in the crash, while Al White, the XB-70's pilot, successfully ejected.

The remaining XB-70 Valkyrie bomber is in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio. I've been lucky enough to see and touch this remarkable aircraft.

James, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 07, 2018, 06:53:41 PM
Here is a possibly difficult one for you gents:

(https://i.postimg.cc/c49QSd61/761-F0-AA3-A6-C5-4-FDD-862-E-C7-D03-BB385-D6.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 07, 2018, 10:37:00 PM
it was expected that the B-70 would be almost immune to interceptor aircraft, the only effective weapon against bomber aircraft at the time. The bomber would spend only a few minutes over a particular radar station, flying out of its range before the controllers could position their fighters in a suitable location for an interception. High speed also made the aircraft difficult to see on radar displays and its high-altitude capacity could not be matched by any contemporary Soviet fighter.
And that's actually true for most early SAMs as well, and it also applies to the MiG-25, where the IAF made a couple of unsuccessful interception attempts with Mirage III, F-4 Phantom and Hawk missiles in the 1970s.
The MiG-25 actually was meant to end the B-70's invulnerability.

Quite like the B-70, the SR-71 was deemed virtually untouchable for the very same reasons.
It wasn't before the Swedish deployed their first Viggen jets that an SR-71 was successfully intercepted on it's full speed / max altitude flight path.
Interesting reads:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sweden/comments/4x8051/svenskarna_visar_de_f%C3%B6renta_staterna_vart_sk%C3%A5pet/d6dl4rg/
https://www.milavia.net/specials/iv_viggen/
https://imgur.com/gallery/wuzrUBN

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 08, 2018, 04:17:03 AM
Here is a possibly difficult one for you gents:

It would be easier if I could identify the airfield. It seems to have extravagantly shaped tiles on the tarmac.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 08, 2018, 04:36:31 AM
Must be Japanese with that Japanese interior blue
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 08, 2018, 01:01:53 PM
F-104 ??  Just guessing from left field.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 08, 2018, 06:39:00 PM

Quote
It would be easier if I could identify the airfield. It seems to have extravagantly shaped tiles on the tarmac.

Sniperton: That might be a bit difficult seeing that that isn‘t a real airfield.

Quote
Must be Japanese with that Japanese interior blue

LameHawk: Nope, Sorry. Not Japanese.

Quote
F-104 ??  Just guessing from left field.  :)

DH: Not an F-104. This one goes a bit faster.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 08, 2018, 07:50:03 PM
Hmmm … maybe the X-1A ??
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 08, 2018, 10:50:11 PM
Apparently we see a rather narrow cockpit section with a rather short, pointed nose, and no jet intakes either in the nose nor where you would expect them to be on something like an F-104.
All of this would match the VJ-101 / Bell D-188/XF3L/XF-109, but the canopy doesn't look right and the turquoise inside the cockpit would rather indicate that it's of russian origin, however in the latter case, if the plane was faster than an F-104 and looks like a 1950s design, it should be somewhere along the line of the Ye-155, and all of these either have air intakes in the nose or up front their fuselage sides.

My bet would be that it's a fantasy plane model and James is pulling us a leg.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2018, 09:23:00 AM
No, it is actually a real aircraft and it is indeed Russian. I‘m not that much of an ass. This is a model of a very real airplane.

The quest aircraft has a bit in common with this aircraft:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qR6RFTGQ/A5-F36-DE3-B6-D4-4-A53-9223-9-F9-C98-BF0-B75.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 09, 2018, 09:36:30 AM
Well in that case... the canopy style would indicate it's a Suchoi. But it's not a P-1. But maybe close.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2018, 09:38:25 AM
Not a Sukhoi. That‘s too MiG-21‘ish. Think wider....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 09, 2018, 12:12:58 PM
Possibly the:  Gloster Meteor F8 "Prone Pilot" Aircraft?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2018, 12:36:33 PM
That picture I just posted is the prone pilot, but that isnt the quest aircraft. I was giving you guys a hint by posting the prone pilot meteor.

This was my hint picture:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qR6RFTGQ/A5-F36-DE3-B6-D4-4-A53-9223-9-F9-C98-BF0-B75.jpg)

The actual quest picture is this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yShwL5t/EE491-E66-9-D22-442-B-B16-D-40770-F077-EA8.jpg)

I was pointing out that the Meteor had a similarity to the mystery airplane.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 09, 2018, 01:04:03 PM
Hmmm … I read Mike's reply and James's response a bit closer, so it's Russian. No intakes, that we can see anyway, could be a rocket plane. Possibly the Russian experimental aircraft 4302, however the model's nose maybe a bit sleeker, not sure.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2018, 01:49:40 PM
No to that.

It is jet powered, it is Soviet, the model displays the aircraft accurately and the basis of this aircraft has already been mentioned on the last page.

You are all looking into this far too deeply. It is much simpler than you are making it.

And one more thing, it‘s not experimental.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 09, 2018, 06:27:30 PM
With all these hints given, it's not that hard to conclude that it's a MiG-25, the tricky part being this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3zTB5pD/quest181110.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It's the reconnaissance trainer version "RU", and I guess James has a Condor model 1:72, but James carefully mutilated the picture to fool us. "I‘m not that much of an ass", no, definitely not that much.  ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 09, 2018, 08:37:19 PM
I‘ll give it to you but it‘s not the RU. The one I posted was the PU interceptor trainer.

Your turn Sniperton.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 10, 2018, 12:06:06 AM
Lol?
Ready for some criticism James?
Shoot the modeller!
Or at least for heavens sake: Don't show an image that just doesn't resemble the real plane.

Wanna know why I've ruled out the MiG at step one?
Because the nose doesn't match.

This is the real MiG-25 PU nose shape:
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQRm2nyM/straight.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dD1yv26n)

It is extremely pointed - as is to be expected for a Mach 2.5+ plane - and the radius of the shape's curve radius gets larger the more you move up front.

This is your model that just isn't a MiG-25:
(https://i.postimg.cc/sDjWzr0x/curved.jpg)

Note the difference: The nose of your model, or at least that mismatching part you've shown, is not pointed like on a MiG, the shape's curve radius gets smaller the more you move up front.
Such a plane would never reach speeds in exceed of Mach 2 without rocket power.

The quest would have been a cakewalk with a real picture.
The one shown is just a fantasy plane, that's been the difficulty here.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on November 10, 2018, 02:57:10 AM
I think someone may get TK'd tomorrow at the FAC session for this egregious outrage....watch your six James....

The aircraft behind the Meteor is the TSR2....do I get a consolation prize?  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 10, 2018, 04:52:40 AM
The aircraft behind the Meteor is the TSR2....do I get a consolation prize?  :D

Yes, I give it to you. Perhaps you should post two quest images, one for the general public, excluding James, and another one for James exclusively, preferably a tiny detail from a collection like this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxLsBnzk/image-105.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6ThFgzty)

 :D  ;D  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 10, 2018, 06:51:47 AM
Didn't want to start a mudslinging festival at James, all I wanted to point out is that while the model might have been intended to depict a MiG-25 PU, exactly that part shown is clearly wrong.
It's as much wrong as these guys were when they intended to build a giant Gripen scale model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yf_QTbDeWM

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 10, 2018, 09:08:58 AM
I actually wont be at the FAC session tomorrow. I need to be a the Museum for our Veterans Day celebration. Cheers all!

These are the pics of the model I posted BTW:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KY75y9gB/38-EFD537-7-B92-4470-B018-7158612785-CB.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QMqczHRq/3-F82-AE2-E-ADD6-4-ABC-84-AE-8-FFB6344-D3-C1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3R5J2BLS/3-ECDE33-A-3-A28-484-B-93-FB-DBE34-B4-F6-BE2.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fRPbRZYh/4-ECD765-B-E352-4-B26-B72-C-DCC1-B0-D7-AACA.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y8xdKWgP/C258-B4-C2-7-D0-C-40-D6-A2-CE-A800-EACF7281.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HL7kJKt8/FAF19-AD4-EFC6-4-FBD-8-D54-DCADB5-D0-C5-AE.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 10, 2018, 04:57:31 PM
Didn't want to start a mudslinging festival at James, all I wanted to point out is that while the model might have been intended to depict a MiG-25 PU, exactly that part shown is clearly wrong.

Exactly my concern, and it's not about James, it's about our quest game. I think posting details is fine, posting full models is fine, but posting details of models might be misleading.
James, am I right that the model is a Condor model in 1:72? I was also fooled by the tiles, I supposed they were real, and as I don't know of floor tiles smaller than 10 cm, I believed the model was much bigger, either in 1:48 or 1:32.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 10, 2018, 09:15:12 PM
It is a Condor Model.

Good work, extra points to you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2018, 08:05:13 AM
Looks like it's open round.
Guess the plane for this cockpit... base plane would probably be sufficient, precise model will give extra cookie 8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W1HnMBpw/quest-2018-11-13.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wd0gVfkd)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: d-rexs on November 13, 2018, 08:22:46 AM
Shot in the dark... Junker Ju 86P High altitude recce.  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 13, 2018, 08:28:08 AM
He-115?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2018, 08:52:54 AM
No and no :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 13, 2018, 09:07:41 AM
Maybe... Heinkel-111B or E ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 13, 2018, 10:10:55 AM
Heinkel-111B
Bingo!
It's indeed a He-111 B.
In particular, this is the He-111 V-8, which was based on a He-111 B, converted to become the first He-111 with "glas" nose.
The cockpit layout differs distinctively from the final -P/-H glas nose version.

He-111 V-8:
(https://i.postimg.cc/T3sv1j1N/he111-bi015.jpg)

Final He-111-P/-H cockpit layout:
(https://i.postimg.cc/htvqKZD7/6onottz.png)

Your turn Gatrasz 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 13, 2018, 03:47:35 PM
The nose "gondola" was my better clue  :P

Your turn Gatrasz 8)
]cheers[
Mike
Okay, where are the mystery photos when I need them ? Hmm, this one should be easy but I like it anyway :

(https://i.postimg.cc/LhKNQhnB/mystery.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 14, 2018, 09:59:03 AM
Obviously german again and from the clean layout, rather something beyond the early days, probably late war '44-'45.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 14, 2018, 11:49:15 AM
Possibly a Do-217K cockpit, maybe.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 14, 2018, 12:17:58 PM
Ju-388
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 14, 2018, 12:20:54 PM
Oh yes indeed, 388 sounds good
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 14, 2018, 12:22:24 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 14, 2018, 12:46:11 PM
Ju-388
Yes it is ! Your turn  :D

For the record, I was searching for some Do-335 radar-cockpit picture and then found out this one ; one of my favourites cockpit view, I have to say.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 15, 2018, 12:41:31 AM
I got nuthin.  Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 15, 2018, 02:17:34 AM
Well then...
Guess this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3ND4y1X9/quest-2018-11-15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FkNs8jnJ)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2018, 05:51:53 AM
Not all at once please 8)
Looks like you need a hint: It's a biplane :P
On a serious note, this plane is of german origin and it was too late.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 16, 2018, 07:04:09 AM
Hmm, it looks like some late type of Albatros, but I don't know any of them with 4-bladed prop...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 16, 2018, 07:57:56 AM
Not Albatross, that's a dead end.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on November 16, 2018, 10:17:03 AM
Stinson Reliant ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 16, 2018, 10:25:39 AM
A complete blank.
I wonder if there is a clue in the word "origin".
For all I know,  these guys could just as well be American
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 16, 2018, 10:36:51 AM
Aviatik D.VII maybe ? That's the only one I've found, based on the propeller and shape of the wings...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 16, 2018, 12:43:59 PM
Aviatik D.VII maybe ? That's the only one I've found, based on the propeller and shape of the wings...
Gatrasz, I think your on the right track. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 17, 2018, 12:24:17 AM
Aviatik D.VII
The baton is yours.
According to the magazine I took the picture from, it should be a prototype of an Aviatik D.VIII from the end of 1918.
That could either be correct (in which case the plane probably never flew), or just a typo (no other sources of an Aviatik D.VIII seem to be available to me).
Either case, since already the D.VII hardly differs from the D.VI and all D.VII images available look just the same like this "D.VIII", I'd say it's a match.

Your turn Gatrasz 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 17, 2018, 06:05:48 AM
That could either be correct (in which case the plane probably never flew), or just a typo (no other sources of an Aviatik D.VIII seem to be available to me).
+1. Both planes look much the same to me.

Here comes another guest :
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gpstrycs/misty.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 17, 2018, 01:25:19 PM
I believe it's the: The Focke-Wulf Fw 191

It was a prototype German bomber of World War II, as the Focke-Wulf firm's entry for the Bomber B advanced medium bomber design competition. Two versions were intended to be produced, a twin-engine version using the Junkers Jumo 222 engine and a four-engine variant which was to have used the smaller Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. The project was eventually abandoned due to technical difficulties with the engines.

(https://images.klassiker-der-luftfahrt.de/sixcms/media.php/11/thumbnails/kl%2005-2011%20Fw%20191-teaserbild.jpg.6193282.jpg)

The aircraft had an internal bomb bay. In addition, bombs or torpedoes could be carried on external racks between the fuselage and the engine nacelles. The design was to have had a maximum speed of 600 km/h (370 mph), a bomb load of 4,000 kg (8,820 lb), and a range allowing it to bomb any target in Britain from bases in France and Norway.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on November 17, 2018, 05:41:58 PM
I believe it's the: The Focke-Wulf Fw 191 
Absolutely ! I now wonder if this kind of abandoned project could have an influence on the development of upcoming projects from various aircraft designers, despite the fact that they did not reach the status of series-built machines. It's always a great temptation to say that "if this plane was built, maybe she would have been..." ; on the other hand, the failure of this project may have been the inspiration to another one, with better success. Even if it's cool to have rare birds to play in the game, most of them could have been dead ends in the real life for many reasons, including bad timing, and many WW2 famous and successful machines were in fact quickly outdated.

Your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 17, 2018, 09:56:04 PM
Thanks Gatrasz :)

Ok All, here is my next submission.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/ccNb9f/sasguess26.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 17, 2018, 10:03:01 PM
(We've already had this one, same picture, even. 245. You may want to post something else...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 18, 2018, 02:45:27 PM
Kool … I'll find another :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 18, 2018, 02:52:33 PM
Ok, here you go.  :)

(https://image.ibb.co/eiCZVL/sasguess27.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 18, 2018, 04:22:56 PM
Joe Spencer's Legal Eagle Ultralight named Putt Putt. The image is reversed.

It is powered by a VW engine!

(http://www.performancepropellersusa.com/images/PuttPutt.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 18, 2018, 06:58:20 PM
Well done Fresco :)

The name Legal Eagle came about when the plane weighed in at 10 lbs less than the 254 lbs weight limit for the U.S. - thus "this Eagle is legal became the "LEGAL EAGLE." The plane is powered by a "better half" VW engine. The plane cruises along at 53 mph, stalls at 19, and according to Leonard is "real responsive and a pleasure to fly." All of the control systems are located outside the fuselage and the wings are completely sealed to prevent "those creepy crawly things" from getting in. The whole idea of this plane is to be economical - you can afford it if you want to do the work.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Legal_Eagle_Flight.jpg)

Your turn Fresco :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 18, 2018, 11:05:13 PM
I’m currently saving up to buy one. The best thing about living in the US is that you dont need a license to fly an ultralight.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2018, 01:16:53 AM
you dont need a license to fly an ultralight
Seriously?
I have been considering a PPL some time ago.
What made me drop that idea was the time it takes to really enjoy such kind of hobby.
And I'm not keen to get a divorce suit filed against me.
Even though it would really be tempting to waste a few bucks on an old warbird to die in.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 19, 2018, 05:00:01 AM
Mike, I do need to remind you that regulation of ultralight aircraft in the United States is covered by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14 (Federal Aviation Regulations), Part 103, or 14 CFR Part 103, which defines an "ultralight" as a vehicle that:

has only one seat

Is used only for recreational or sport flying

Does not have a U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate

If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds

If powered:
Weighs less than 254 pounds (115 kg) empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices

Has a maximum fuel capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 L)

Has a top speed of 55 knots (102 km/h; 63 mph) calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight

And

Has a power-off stall speed of 24 knots (45 km/h; 28 mph) calibrated airspeed or less

In Europe, the sporting (FAI) definition limits the maximum take-off weight to 450 kg (992 lb) (472.5 kg (1,042 lb) if a ballistic parachute is installed) and a maximum stalling speed of 65 km/h (40 mph).

You would have to check the specifics for your country to ensure legal operational limits.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2018, 05:31:29 AM
Correct James.
In Germany this is what you need to fly an Ultralight:

In total, you can calculate roughly 6.500 EUR for the whole license.
4K more and you have PPL, that's why ultralight doesn't make much sense in germany.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 19, 2018, 05:37:21 AM
Come to the US, It’s legal in all fifty states plus Puerto Rico not that you’d have anywhere to land.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2018, 05:44:43 AM
Come to the US
First things first, let me emigrate to U.K. first so I'm out of the EU at least :P

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 19, 2018, 07:26:31 AM
Quote
let me emigrate to U.K. first so I'm out of the EU at least

Except they don't want miserable foreign workers like you (or me). I've always had my doubts about the EU as well, but I must admit the chaos they have managed to create in Britain is a bit scary
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2018, 07:39:32 AM
Isn't the chaos more or less the same everywhere?

I know that many people like to predict that UK will drown in the atlantic ocean once the "hard" Brexit comes true, but I don't subscribe to that point of view.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 19, 2018, 07:55:28 AM
An interesting discussion, but I don't think I will elaborate. After all this is a plane "guessing" forum  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 19, 2018, 08:12:33 AM
Sure that and our rules state that politics aren't welcome, so we won't get much further with this discussion anyway ;)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 21, 2018, 09:44:45 PM
Thanks guys! Sorry im late back! Here is my entry!


(https://i.postimg.cc/wvX1f1Xh/QUEST.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on November 21, 2018, 09:59:07 PM
What a beautiful...um...flying thing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 21, 2018, 10:24:47 PM
Indeed, looks like a hell of a funny ride.
Initially the plane looks like a glider, but if I'm not completely mistaken, it's a late 70 / early 80 ultralight design, in particular the one that holds an altitude record for aircraft weighing less than 600 pounds, of over 26,000 ft. It also holds the sustained altitude record of a little less than 26,000 ft.
The design was a great success and hundreds of kits where sold all over the world, with many of them still flying.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 21, 2018, 11:04:02 PM
Is it the: Mitchell U2 Superwing?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 22, 2018, 04:57:26 PM
Correct DHumphrey! As Mike pointed out, this picture does indeed make it look like a glider, it’s why I chose this picture!I thought it a fitting contestant considering the last one! Plus I always like a good flying wing! You’re Up!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 23, 2018, 02:44:56 PM
Thanks Fresco.

Here's the next quest :) Apologies for the size of the photo.

(https://image.ibb.co/cHSjsA/sasguess25.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 23, 2018, 04:06:28 PM
Size is no problem here, it's clearly a channel wing aircraft, the Custer CCW-1 from 1943.

"Custer's summary of his invention was that the key to the lift created by a wing is the velocity of the stream of air passing over the wing, not the velocity of the airplane itself: It's the speed of air, not the airspeed!

A wing functions because the air over the wing has a lower pressure than the air under it. The conventional aircraft must reach a significant minimum speed before this pressure differential become large enough that it generates sufficient lift to become airborne.

In Custer's channel wing the rotating propeller will direct a stable stream of air backwards through the channel. A propeller will at the low pressure side normally be supplied by air from all directions. Since the half-tube prevents air from being drawn from below, the air will be sucked through the channel instead. This creates a strong low pressure area in the channel, which again generates a lift."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 23, 2018, 06:51:58 PM
Excellent sniperton !!!

Your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 24, 2018, 11:57:55 AM
Thanks, DH! It's something similar:


(https://i.postimg.cc/QdH4YTGy/quest181124.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on November 24, 2018, 12:43:59 PM
Hmmm, I think we might have had this one before.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 24, 2018, 01:31:59 PM
Is it the:  Ryan Vertiplane ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on November 24, 2018, 03:48:49 PM
Is it the:  Ryan Vertiplane ?
Yes, it is. Congrats, and your turn -- after you specify the model and describe its main features.  ;)

Hmmm, I think we might have had this one before.
That's strange, on page #48 the Vertiplane was actually named by James, but I don't find any quest picture nearby that may have prompted for that solution.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 24, 2018, 05:30:19 PM
The Ryan VZ-3 Vertiplane:

Also known by the company designation Ryan Model 92 was an American experimental vertical/short take-off (VSTOL) aircraft built by the Ryan Aeronautical Company for the United States Army.

(https://s00.yaplakal.com/pics/pics_original/8/7/6/10212678.jpg)

The VZ-3 was a simple proof-of-concept experimental aircraft using blown flaps to achieve a short or near vertical take-off. It was a high-wing monoplane powered by an Avco Lycoming T53 turboshaft engine located inside the fuselage driving two large-diameter propellers mounted, one on each wing. It had a T-tail and originally a tailwheel fixed landing gear. It had wide-span double retractable trailing-edge flaps, these were extended into the propeller slipstream for takeoff. To enable control while in the hover it had a universally-jointed jet-deflection nozzle at the rear of the aircraft. It was later modified with a nose-wheel landing gear. The VZ-3 could make a near-vertical takeoff within 30 ft (9m) at a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the aircraft could be put into the hover up to a height of 3,700 ft (1,100 m).

The aircraft conducted a 21-flight test program for the United States Army until it crashed in 1959. It was rebuilt with an open cockpit lengthened fuselage and handed over to NASA for further trials. Following retirement the VZ-3 is on display at the United States Army Aviation Museum.

I've personally seen this aircraft up close and personal in 1980 as I was going through UH-1 Aircraft Repairer School while at Ft. Rucker, AL, home of the United States Army Aviation Museum.

I get the next quest posted shortly. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 24, 2018, 05:41:15 PM
Thanks sniperton :)

Here's the next quest :)

(https://i.ibb.co/3mzPqCP/sasguess27.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on November 24, 2018, 07:09:45 PM
The sun is shining bright on this one... ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 25, 2018, 07:33:27 AM
PC Aero Elektra One
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 25, 2018, 01:45:28 PM
PC Aero Elektra One
Good guess James … however it's not quite right. The solar panels on your guess are a bit different from the quest photo. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 26, 2018, 06:26:45 AM
Sorry, sorry. Let me correct that.... PC Aero Elektra One ”Solar”

That better?


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 26, 2018, 12:37:54 PM
Sorry, sorry. Let me correct that.... PC Aero Elektra One ”Solar”

That better?
You're getting closer  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 26, 2018, 01:14:39 PM
OH COME ON!!!!!

If you are looking for some extremely exact designation, then you can forget it.

This is the aircraft, yes?

(https://i.postimg.cc/J0JS1hh3/A830446-A-BED1-4-D7-A-AEE0-864521520134.jpg)

If so, then I proclaim myself winner and we can move forward with this thread......

Good day sir!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 26, 2018, 03:08:46 PM
WOW James … getting a bit torqued are we. Here is the solution.

It is the: VO-Substrata Aircraft

In its quest to bring Internet access to third-world countries, Robert Lutz flew the prototype of Calverton, N.Y.-based Luminati Aerospace LLC’s VO-Substrata for about 20 minutes over Long Island in its first test flight opened to the public. The white aircraft features wing-mounted solar cells and has a wingspan of about 43 feet.

“It’s the only aircraft I’ve ever flown where I can hear a helicopter next to me,” pilot Robert Lutz reported. “It’s a little spooky but pretty cool.”

Luminati Aerospace LLC announced a supply agreement with Hexcel Corporation – a global leader in developing advanced composites – that it says will improve the company’s access to innovative materials and technical support and further advance research and technology in the aerospace market.

(https://www.flyer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Luminati-VO-Substrata-electric-aircraft-1000x633.jpg)

Open round.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 26, 2018, 04:25:14 PM
Sweet! I'll go then! Here's a sweet little bucket list item of mine. (Just dreaming)  :-|


(https://i.postimg.cc/RZTj8PD4/QUEST.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 26, 2018, 04:50:30 PM
Cirrus Vision SF50
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Fresco23 on November 27, 2018, 05:08:30 AM
Indeed James! Take it away!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 28, 2018, 01:32:57 PM
Here is a cockpit for you guys:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnBFghqf/CDE4-C822-A3-C2-49-FD-B0-FB-EFBF1-E673-F6-E.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 28, 2018, 03:03:18 PM
F-104 Starfighter?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 28, 2018, 04:58:58 PM
Nice job Graeme!

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 28, 2018, 06:24:04 PM
Cheers James!

Having trouble loading images/photos from my PC. Would this be OK to continue?...

(http://www.upl.co/uploads/Name-that-Plane1543454504.jpg)




Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 28, 2018, 11:08:41 PM
I would say... sure ! and this plane... F-35, I guess ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2018, 05:25:54 AM
It looks very.............French.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 29, 2018, 01:30:14 PM
I would say... sure ! and this plane... F-35, I guess ?

F-35? Were you thinking of a Fokker designation?
Not Dutch.

Not French James.

A light bomber. Wiki says only two were built and the first flight was in 1929. In 1930 it set three international records.
Engine was a 800 hp Praga-built Isotta Fraschini Asso-1000 18-cylinder double-banked inline.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 29, 2018, 01:58:51 PM
Well not a lot of aircraft got this engine.....the Aero A-42 without the wheel spats and the bombs racks usually seen on it
(https://i.postimg.cc/nzpDNv17/airplane-Aero-A-42.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnTFJP9x/aero42-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZXTDp71/aero42-1.gif) (https://postimg.cc/NK9BzCzY)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 29, 2018, 03:00:27 PM
Spot on DreamK.  ]thumright[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 29, 2018, 03:24:16 PM
Ok - let's see this one....not really a difficult one, but...
(https://i.postimg.cc/vmxrJpNV/Image1.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 29, 2018, 03:51:30 PM
I believe it's a:  SET-7K
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on November 29, 2018, 03:59:20 PM
Yes sir! Your turn

(https://i.postimg.cc/BZ87BVgR/SET-7K.gif) (https://postimg.cc/grWKY41K)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fkn9cLKW/SET-7-K-data.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nh13LbF9/SET-7Kd.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQHhdPRg/SET-7-Kd-color-profile.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/66Djjfbq/SET-7-Kd-Skis.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 29, 2018, 04:54:12 PM
Thank you Dreamk :)

Ok all here's the next Quest.

(https://i.ibb.co/nkLLvwK/sasguess31.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 29, 2018, 06:00:15 PM
That looks like a Stirling after it tried to kiss the ground.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on November 29, 2018, 06:13:51 PM
You are correct James, well done.  :)

The Short Stirling was a British four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It has the distinction of being the first four-engined bomber to be introduced into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF).

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Short_Stirling_bomber_N6101.jpg)

The Stirling was designed during the late 1930s by Short Brothers to conform with the requirements laid out in Air Ministry Specification B.12/36. Prior to this, the RAF had been primarily interested in developing increasingly capable twin-engined bombers but had been persuaded to investigate a prospective four-engined bomber as a result of promising foreign developments in the field. Out of the submissions made to the specification, Supermarine proposed the Type 317 which was viewed as the favourite, while Short's submission, named the S.29, was selected as an alternative. When the preferred Type 317 had to be abandoned, the S.29, which later received the name Stirling, proceeded to production.

During early 1941, the Stirling entered squadron service. During its use as a bomber, pilots praised the type for its ability to out-turn enemy night fighters and its favorable handling characteristics, while the altitude ceiling was often a subject of criticism. The Stirling had a relatively brief operational career as a bomber before being relegated to second line duties from late 1943. This was due to the increasing availability of the more capable Handley Page Halifax and Avro Lancaster, which took over the strategic bombing of Germany. Decisions by the Air Ministry on certain performance requirements, such as to restrict the wingspan of the aircraft to 100 feet, had played a role in limiting the Stirling's performance; these restrictive demands had not been placed upon the Halifax and Lancaster bombers.

During its later service, the Stirling was used for mining German ports; new and converted aircraft also flew as glider tugs and supply aircraft during the Allied invasion of Europe during 1944–1945. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the type was rapidly withdrawn from RAF service, having been replaced in the transport role by the Avro York, a derivative of the Lancaster that had previously displaced it from the bomber role. A handful of ex-military Stirlings were rebuilt for the civil market.

Your turn James.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 30, 2018, 09:10:24 AM
Thanks DH,

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmSWRXc2/26-BC738-D-6642-4010-BF77-8-A5-C380-F4-C0-E.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 30, 2018, 09:26:23 AM
XP-54?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 30, 2018, 01:14:30 PM
That’s correct.

Your turn Lame.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on November 30, 2018, 04:05:24 PM
Thank you, James

In spite of being somewhat unorthodox, not a great success. Thus cancelled.

Quote from wikipedia:
The XP-54 was unique in numerous ways. The pressurized cockpit required a complex entry system: the pilot’s seat acted as an elevator for cockpit access from the ground. The pilot lowered the seat electrically, sat in it, and raised it into the cockpit. Bail-out procedure was complicated by the pressurization system and necessitated a downward ejection of the pilot and seat in order to clear the propeller arc.[1] Also, the nose section could pivot through the vertical, three degrees up and six degrees down. In the nose, two 37 mm T-9 cannon were in rigid mounts while two .50 cal machine guns were in movable mounts. Movement of the nose and machine guns was controlled by a special compensating gun sight. Thus, the cannon trajectory could be elevated without altering the flight attitude of the airplane.

The Swedes may have had a bit more success with a similar configuration, the SAAB J21.
The SAAB was also unique: A reasonably successful conversion into a jet powered version, the J21R.
But that's another story.

New quest-ion: This lovely little seaplane

(https://i.postimg.cc/52pK047t/SASQuiz65.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 02, 2018, 06:23:25 AM
Good thing I didn't ask you to hold your breath until you'd found it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 02, 2018, 01:33:47 PM
That's a very unique layout - I like it.  At a 30s French air Salon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 02, 2018, 01:35:15 PM
That's right 😃
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 03, 2018, 10:27:20 AM
Is the manufacturer French?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 03, 2018, 10:29:14 AM
Yes
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 03, 2018, 10:41:32 AM
In that case it would probably be the Caudron-Viscaya P.V.200 (or any other Caudron amphibious floatplane of the 1932-1934 era).
Source for my guess: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19930090484.pdf

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 03, 2018, 10:46:18 AM
That's one source I haven't run into before - very interesting.

And yes. You are absolutely right. Very rare it is. Very well done.
So, your turn, Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on December 03, 2018, 05:57:45 PM
Congrats to all, I gave up after 10 minutes, and now I see I made the right decision to avoid ruining myself  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 03, 2018, 11:18:29 PM
You could get to it.
It was clearly late 20s to mid-late 30s.
Once we knew it was french (that's been a bit uncertain) you could search for new french amphibious planes for each year.
Amphibious because at that time pure seaplanes of this design would rather have used a "boat" design than twin floats, and in mid 30s amphibious planes were the greatest thing you could get.

Anyway, time for something easier:
(https://i.ibb.co/XzGzTGf/quest-2018-12-04.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 03, 2018, 11:53:14 PM
The Naval Aircraft Factory N-1.

http://www.historynet.com/navys-flying-cannon.htm

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 04, 2018, 12:32:43 PM
Kinda looks like a MAURICE FARMAN SHORTHORN MF 11 on toons.  :)  I think Graeme is on the right track though.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 04, 2018, 10:27:35 PM
Spot on Graeme, your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 05, 2018, 02:02:14 AM
Cheers Mike!


(https://i.postimg.cc/wj7mhzJb/Cockpit-2.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 05, 2018, 03:39:23 AM
Hands down that's an F-35.
You might think that what he's holding in his hand was a stick, but it's just a switch, similar in effect to this one:
(https://image.ibb.co/bPhtvV/land-fly-off.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on December 05, 2018, 09:49:53 AM
Looks to me like Edd China's great-grandfather, Fredd China taking a test drive of his new flying Isetta.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 05, 2018, 12:59:03 PM
Mike - you can remove the "Fly" component from the instrumentation. It proved incapable of flight and the experience cost $250,000 over 4 years - so I dunno why the pilot/designer is grinning. Looks very complicated and dangerous, especially to ground personnel. 

From the US of A and the year was 1926....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on December 05, 2018, 02:05:12 PM
Thank you Graeme for one of the best DADAIST/avionic photograph I've ever seen
I'm particularly impressed by the trousers bottom right   ;)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 05, 2018, 04:27:24 PM
Just from the instrument panel and basic construction … it's possibly a glider of some sort, maybe?  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 05, 2018, 06:12:20 PM
a glider of some sort, maybe?  :)

No mate. A chopper.... ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 05, 2018, 10:41:58 PM
One that never flew if I'm not completely mistaken - a monster machine.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 06, 2018, 01:18:51 PM
No mate. A chopper.... ;)

Possibly the:  Curtiss-Bleecker SX-5-1 Helicopter ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 06, 2018, 03:18:03 PM
Spot on DHumphrey!  ]cheers[

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss-Bleecker_SX-5-1_Helicopter


(https://i.postimg.cc/BbZqryJX/Curtiss-Bleecker-Helicopter-M-B-Bleecker-Designer.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 06, 2018, 04:11:42 PM
Thanks Graeme :)

Here's the next Quest … enjoy :)

(https://i.ibb.co/y0PTf1f/sasguess31.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 06, 2018, 06:52:14 PM
That would have to be the Boeing Vertol XCH-62...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Vertol_XCH-62


(https://i.postimg.cc/bwfNh81F/Answer.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 07, 2018, 11:36:29 AM
Well done Graeme  :)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 07, 2018, 12:35:36 PM
Cheers mate!  :)

Another piece...


(https://i.postimg.cc/FHRjzxX2/Turrwt.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 07, 2018, 12:38:55 PM
I thinks it's a .30 cal machine gun turret mounted on a B-18A Bomber … maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 07, 2018, 02:15:43 PM
Quick and well done DHumphrey!  :)
B-18 it is.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 08, 2018, 03:38:47 AM
Thanks Graeme :)

Here's some info on the B-18 Bomber.

The Douglas B-18 Bolo is an American medium bomber which served with the United States Army Air Corps and the Royal Canadian Air Force (as the Digby) during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The Bolo was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, based on its DC-2, and was developed to replace the Martin B-10.

By 1940, it was considered to be underpowered, to have inadequate defensive armament, and to carry too small a bomb load. Many were destroyed during the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines in December 1941.

In 1942, the surviving B-18s were relegated to antisubmarine, transport duty, and training. A B-18 was one of the first American aircraft to sink a German U-boat, U-654 on 22 August 1942 in the Caribbean.

(https://media.defense.gov/2007/Oct/30/2000435621/-1/-1/0/071030-F-1234S-027.JPG)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 08, 2018, 03:48:22 AM
Here's the next Quest:

(https://i.ibb.co/Kb9KNR2/sasguess33.jpg)

Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 08, 2018, 04:23:38 AM
Looks like the Boeing XAT-15 'Crewmaker' (Model X-120)...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_XAT-15

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 08, 2018, 04:52:50 PM
Once again Graeme well done !!!

Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 08, 2018, 09:05:52 PM
Cheers again!  :)

Try this...


(https://i.postimg.cc/c1RBDHX9/img129.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 09, 2018, 01:01:45 AM
Promavia F.400 Cobra
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 09, 2018, 03:30:35 AM
The F.400 Cobra it is James.  :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procaer_Cobra
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 09, 2018, 02:38:28 PM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3wMzW8Lb/E54-F51-CF-5715-494-E-A819-5558-D0824-DA4.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 09, 2018, 05:37:15 PM
Could be: Mooney M-18C N4142 while under inspection.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 09, 2018, 09:07:13 PM
There is no way you knew that off the top of your head.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 10, 2018, 12:16:24 AM
Was I right?

James, I was an aircraft mechanic (AP certified) for 38 years until I retired.  :)  True I did have the help of the internet to narrow it down, however I did know it was a Mooney. I've had experience working on a couple during my civil aircraft time period.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2018, 07:26:50 AM
Just checking  :P

You were absolutely right.

The first flight I ever took in a plane was in an M10 Cadet.

You're up by the way.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 10, 2018, 01:21:30 PM
Thanks James,

Here's the aircraft after inspection and restoration.

(http://www.shu-aero.com/AeroPhotos_Shu_Aero/Aircraft_M/Mooney/N4142/M18C_Restoration/In_air_again.jpg)

Here's a link to the actual inspection and restoration.

http://www.shu-aero.com/AeroPhotos_Shu_Aero/Aircraft_M/Mooney/N4142/M18C_Restoration/index.html (http://www.shu-aero.com/AeroPhotos_Shu_Aero/Aircraft_M/Mooney/N4142/M18C_Restoration/index.html)

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 10, 2018, 01:32:40 PM
Ok all here's the new Quest :)

(https://i.ibb.co/wCKs0xG/sasguess35.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 10, 2018, 01:45:28 PM
Very impressive ID on the Mooney Mr Humphrey.  ]thumbsup[

Your chopper - the Sikorsky R-6?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2018, 02:25:45 PM
That's the one at the USAF museum
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2018, 02:35:14 PM
You guys ever seen this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L9T7GPs/Sikorsky-R-6-A-Hoverfly-II-N74176-NEAM-BDL-09-06-05-R-edited-2.jpg)

This is one of my favorite aircraft I've ever worked on.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 10, 2018, 05:00:43 PM
Very impressive ID on the Mooney Mr Humphrey.  ]thumbsup[

Your chopper - the Sikorsky R-6?
Thank you Mr. Graeme.  Yes you are correct it is the Sikorsky R-6 Helicopter. James you are also correct as this one is located at the USAF Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Your example at your museum is also very nice. :)

The Sikorsky R-6:

Is an American light two-seat helicopter of the 1940s. In Royal Air Force and Royal Navy service, it was named the Hoverfly II. The R-6/Hoverfly II was developed to improve on the successful Sikorsky R-4. In order to enhance performance, a completely new streamlined fuselage was designed and the boom carrying the tail rotor was lengthened and straightened. The main rotor and transmission system of the R-4 were retained. Sikorsky allotted their Model 49 designation to the new design. Later, dynamically-balanced modifications to the rotor were carried out by Doman Helicopters Inc. The new aircraft could attain 100 mph compared with 82 mph by the earlier design.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/S-49_Sikorsky_R-6A_USAF_museum.jpg)

The first R-6s were delivered to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in late 1944 and some were transferred to the United States Navy (USN). It was initially intended to pass 150 R-6s to the Royal Air Force (RAF), but delays caused by the switch of production from Sikorsky's factory at Stratford, Connecticut to Nash-Kelvinator at Detroit Michigan meant that only 27 R-6As were actually delivered to the RAF as the Hoverfly II. Fifteen of these were passed on to the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm (FAA).

One interesting side note … this aircraft was also the basis for this famous toy helicopter.  :)

(http://www.toyadz.com/toyadz/gijoe/irwinzm2.jpg)

Your turn Mr. Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 10, 2018, 08:02:39 PM
DH, thst last part about the toy is incorrect.

The toy was inspired by the Hiller HJ-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 11, 2018, 04:06:08 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQ94zwnm/img131.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 11, 2018, 08:25:25 PM
I know it’s DH’s turn but that craft there is a Sawyer Skyjacker
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 11, 2018, 10:09:12 PM
I know it’s DH’s turn
What?
It's been Graeme's turn. Everything's fine.
Other than that, I think you might be right 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 12, 2018, 03:21:28 AM
Skyjacker it is.  ]thumbsup[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 12, 2018, 07:09:58 AM
I guess youre right.

Here you go:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bv0hBS3b/B5-CAA272-8880-43-A2-A1-B6-A08-C76-F3122-B.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 12, 2018, 08:54:45 AM
--> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platz_glider

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 12, 2018, 11:20:37 AM
Correct Mike.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 12, 2018, 10:16:58 PM
Thanks James and thanks Google :P

Ehemm...
I'm curious whether this is too easy, too hard or just right but give it try.
Guess the plane for this cockpit:
(https://i.ibb.co/fpR5FLK/quest-2018-12-13.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 13, 2018, 11:05:38 PM
Hey guys, not all at once please 8)
Hint: It's german :P

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 14, 2018, 12:56:09 AM
Oh yes, German and as far as I can judge, twin engined.
...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 14, 2018, 01:37:26 AM
Correct.

Two more images of the same cockpit, left and right hand side:

(https://i.ibb.co/fnKWZNR/quest-2018-12-13-part2.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/ssKTwjB/quest-2018-12-13-part3.jpg)

Time for a broad hint maybe.
If you take a close look at the boost pressure gauge, you will notice a couple of genuine features of such gauge in the particular timeframe of this aircraft, e.g. the adjustable max. pressure marker and, most notably, the maximum pressure this gauge can indicate at all.
With a list of possible boost pressure gauges (available online), you will then get to the time this aircraft has been built/flown.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 14, 2018, 03:01:58 AM
Mike,

I know that you said the aircraft is German, but the cockpit looks very similar to a Ki-45 cockpit.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 14, 2018, 03:06:44 AM
That's probably because both planes are built for the same purpose.
Nevertheless, the one I'm asking for is definitely german and has no further connection with the "Nick" except for the fact that they were supposed to fulfill the same task.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 15, 2018, 12:18:24 AM
Nobody?
C'mon...
We're in the time before WW2 and this was supposed to be a german "destroyer", a heavy twin engine fighter.
Enough clues?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on December 15, 2018, 01:17:27 AM
Ok, after looking at every other German twin I can think of, here's my wild-ass guess:  Hs-124? 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 15, 2018, 01:51:27 AM
No sorry, not a Henschel.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 15, 2018, 06:50:20 AM
Focke-Wulf Fw 57, maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 15, 2018, 07:06:12 AM
Hooray!!!
Shakaali nailed it!
It's indeed the Focke-Wulf Fw 57 "Kampfzerstörer", built for a 1934 competition (eventually won by the Bf 110), obsolete by 1935 yet flown with 3 prototypes in 1936.

Your turn Shakaali  8)

 ]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on December 15, 2018, 07:40:14 AM
Thanks, Mike!

I was going through all pre-war German twin-engined fighters I knew searching for cockpit pictures. I found some pictures of all of them - except Fw 57, so I reckoned that's the one it has to be   :D

From now on I will be away from home for a couple of days, so it's an open round.


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 15, 2018, 12:58:14 PM
G'day Mike.

Looking at your cockpit photos - so there's no access area for the bomb-aimer to enter/exit the main cockpit? I was thinking the controls would've been offset to port and if the bomber-aimer was lying prone, we'd almost be able to see his feet?


(https://i.postimg.cc/6qqD997M/Focke-Wulf-Fw57.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2018, 12:42:38 AM
There is no access to the forward compartment indeed, but that one doesn't hold a bomb-aimer but a gunner instead.
The cockpit pretty much resembles the later Fw 190 layout and there's a fixed wall between the cockpit and the front gunner compartment, with the cockpit being elevated to give a better FOV for the pilot.
The plane itself was underpowered, hard to fly and slower than the bombers it should escort.
It's been almost as large as a He-111, but heavier (!) and aerodynamically less efficient.
A massive fail altogether.

Now that it's an open round, how about the next cockpit? Guess the plane for this:
(https://i.ibb.co/YfSpWKt/quest-2018-12-16.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 16, 2018, 01:38:25 AM
Immediate thought: Siebel 204
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2018, 01:38:52 AM
Immediately right LameHawk, your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 16, 2018, 04:28:26 PM
The not so immediate new quiz:

(https://i.postimg.cc/JnKZCkft/SASQuiz66.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 16, 2018, 06:13:45 PM
Have it as the needle-nosed "R" version of the CL-41...


(https://i.postimg.cc/VNmq8s6n/img132.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 16, 2018, 06:32:41 PM
A little more about Mr Nosey - from 1963...

(https://i.postimg.cc/D0JpRQfx/img133.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LgSV111P)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 16, 2018, 09:59:06 PM
Interesting aircraft and good background story, nice find!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 17, 2018, 12:58:16 AM
Oh yes. That nose.
Reminded me of Cleopatra's nose in Asterix!

Well done, Graeme - your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 17, 2018, 03:44:00 AM
Cheers for that Lamehawk.

Interior shot. Serious headroom here...

(https://i.postimg.cc/4ybtTZsm/img134.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 17, 2018, 05:00:29 AM
Could be anything, literally.
The cabin looks like 1940s design, from the size (5 or 6 seats per row) something like a Lockheed Constellation, but the windows don't match.
Could be a seaplane.
Or a commercial shot of a cabin prototype for something that never flew.
As I said: Could be anything.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 17, 2018, 07:58:52 AM
I think it is the Sud-Est S.E.2010 Armagnac
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 17, 2018, 08:15:21 AM
Yeah probably it is - as Google says: http://airliner.narod.ru/airliners1948-60/sncase2010.htm
However... that's been a Google quest then.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 17, 2018, 08:19:01 AM
Hadn't found that one.
My Russian isn't exactly up to scratch either
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 17, 2018, 09:35:42 AM
Hadn't found that one.
But you don't want to tell me that you knew the answer off the top of your head either, hopefully.
So you could have had a book with that particular picture in it.
Mind if I doubt that too? 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 17, 2018, 09:51:42 AM
No, I don't have a book on that particular subject.
But I did use Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Airliners_1950%E2%80%931959 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Airliners_1950%E2%80%931959)

I went through the American ones, then the British ones, and then French.
Note that the French section doesn't mention The Armagnac.
It was then that the name popped up in my head. I have seen it before, and it does have a personality of its own.
Led me to this picture:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kj4JjyS7/63731-800.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 17, 2018, 01:02:50 PM
LameHawk … I think you've nailed it … have to wait for Graeme to confirm. Good find !!! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 17, 2018, 10:03:14 PM
Apologies for the delay.
LameHawk has it.  ]thumbsup[

According to the accompanying caption...
..."the height of the Armagnac's cabin was dictated by the original requirement for three tiers of sleeping berths. By the time the Armagnac appeared most airlines had abandoned sleeping accommodation and this meant the aircraft's very deep fuselage was unnecessary with much unusable space. This was among the reasons that made Air France decide against the Armagnac".
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 18, 2018, 07:20:06 AM
Thank you

A easy one
(https://i.postimg.cc/JtCRgj9H/SASQuiz67.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 18, 2018, 01:20:17 PM
Cessna L-19 Bird Dog on floats?
Only three were modified?

This is the amphibious version...

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzLpKkVJ/img136.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on December 18, 2018, 01:35:01 PM
I haven't been able to establish how many were equipped with floats. The one pictured is Canadian.
Apart from that, you are quite right.

Your turn again!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 18, 2018, 02:17:47 PM
Thanks LameHawk!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bJK2VLz9/img137.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 19, 2018, 12:41:31 AM
That looks pretty much like a bamboo bomber.
It comes with many different types and names...
T-50
AT-8
AT-17/A/B/C/D/E/F/G
(U)C-78/A/B/C
JRC-1
Crane-1/A
P-7
P-10

We can rule out the wooden prop versions, so the list becomes...
AT-17A/B/C/D/F/G
Crane-1A
P-10

The cockpit windows don't really want to match, which could indicate that it's a P-10 - couldn't find any image of that particular variant but it's said to have a sliding canopy.
Everything else fits and it's literally impossible to tell the exact variant in that case. Might be a photoshopped image anyway.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 19, 2018, 04:10:40 AM
Nice detective work Mike. It is indeed the Cessna P-10.  ]thumbsup[
The photo isn't photoshopped.

Another view...

(https://i.postimg.cc/0yj9LM9H/nlt66.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 20, 2018, 05:03:02 AM
Oh... I'm late to the party.
Something strange yet easy for you:

(https://i.postimg.cc/RhYr3jvK/1-elz-Mwi-L3-DLX32at-Ufy-Tow.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dZGNpNkV)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 20, 2018, 05:10:01 AM
I believe it's the:   AirMule   :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 20, 2018, 05:21:32 AM
I believe you're right DH :)
Your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 20, 2018, 01:44:54 PM
Thanks Mike :)

A bit about the AirMule:

The AirMule is a compact, unmanned, single-engine, VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) aircraft.  Internal lift rotors enable the AirMule to fly inside obstructed (e.g. mountainous, wooded, urban) terrain where helicopters are unable to operate. The AirMule is innovative due to its internal rotors and significant payload capacity that allows for the evacuation of 2 casualties as well as fast and flexible payload reconfiguration for other missions.  It is also ideally suited to special robotic operation, for example via Tele-Presence.

(http://defense-update.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Airmule1.jpg)

Civil - AirMule offers much needed capabilities to emergency responders in routine, day-to-day operations as well as in the most challenging situations such as earthquakes and floods.  The ability to quickly deliver water, food and medical supplies directly to affected populations—no matter how isolated—will save lives. During nuclear, biological or chemical emergencies AirMule offers transformative assessment and response capabilities. Day to day multiple mission capability (electric grids, bridge inspection, agricultural spraying, offshore oil platform support to name a few) makes AirMule a cost effective addition to any commercial helicopter fleet.

Military - AirMule, a tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) can help combatants reclaim an essential edge by enabling precise point to point logistic support and CasEvac solutions in battle conditions that are increasingly averse to conventional rotorcraft access. Today’s conflicts are increasingly defined by insurgents whose battlefields of choice are cities, villages and other environments that are inaccessible to helicopters.  Supply convoys and medical teams entering these locations experience lethal threats unlike any that have been experienced in the past.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 20, 2018, 01:56:11 PM
Hello All,

Here is the next Quest.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/5R8ZdD4/sasguess35.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on December 20, 2018, 02:47:59 PM
Grumman / Columbia XJL?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on December 21, 2018, 12:22:32 PM
Excellent Radoye, it is the Grumman Columbia XJL.  :)

The Columbia XJL is a large single-engined amphibious aircraft designed by Grumman Aircraft but built by the Columbia Aircraft Corp. It was intended to replace the Grumman J2F Duck but the type did not reach production status.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rUHyHq68ak0/TFlQ_E7Sw0I/AAAAAAABBYI/zeXLZayPk_E/s1600/columbiaXL1-9a.jpg)

At the end of World War II, Grumman completed a major re-design of the aircraft for the USN as a Wright R-1820-56 powered monoplane amphibian. The new design was turned over to the Columbia Aircraft Corporation for development and construction so that Grumman could focus on the production of fighter aircraft for the USN.

The aircraft strongly resembles the J2F Duck, except for its monoplane layout, and has been referred to as a "single-winged Duck". It is, however, a completely new design.

The USN ordered three XJL-1 experimental aircraft from Columbia, with the first being used for destructive strength testing on the ground. The remaining two airframes, assigned USN BuAer Nos 31399 and 31400, were delivered to the USNs test establishment at Patuxent River Naval Air Station Maryland for evaluation in 1946.

The two aircraft tested at Patuxent River were found to have repeated structural failures of various components and testing was abandoned on 21 September 1948. The aircraft were deleted from the USN inventory in February 1949. No further orders were placed for production of the JL design.

Your turn Radoye.

:)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on December 23, 2018, 07:17:39 AM
The aircraft strongly resembles the J2F Duck, except for its monoplane layout, and has been referred to as a "single-winged Duck".

Yeah, that's how i found it, i googled "Grumman Duck monoplane"  :D


I declare an open round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 23, 2018, 11:54:11 AM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt6DXmcf/E307-BC0-C-FE25-42-CC-97-A2-9-C2-DDB45-E2-D7.jpg)

And for bonus points, try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/dV8K7w8k/8-CA8436-B-36-B7-419-A-A92-B-AB1-EDFF5-C72-E.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 23, 2018, 12:48:09 PM
Wright F3W-1 Apache.
Dunno the bonus points.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 23, 2018, 12:56:32 PM
It is an Apache.

Your turn Graeme.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 24, 2018, 12:58:37 AM
As for the bonus points... we've been talking about it yesterday on the FAC session, so this is kind of cheating 8)
It's a McCulloch 4 cylinder 2 stroke engine, technically similar to what's being used in chainsaws (not 4 cylinder in that case of course lol), IIRC it's from an old WW2 drone.
These engines were (and are) being used on ultralight planes as well, despite their design operational lifetime of just a few hours.
I don't remember whether you've mentioned the precise type James, but from the shape of the engine, especially it's carburettor and the lower part of the type plate, I'd say it should be a 4318A, military designation O-100-1, with 72 HP.
Engines of this type were used e.g. in RP-15 (OQ-6) drones from 1943 onwards (see e.g. http://www.rdaero.com/docs/history_of_the_mcculloch_engine.pdf).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 24, 2018, 04:14:57 AM
Cheers James.
Interesting info on the engine Mike.

Another biplane...


(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm46kVMh/img096.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on December 24, 2018, 04:47:42 AM
British ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 24, 2018, 11:12:21 AM
P.W.S.16?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 24, 2018, 12:38:35 PM
British ???


In a way. It's the Polish licensed production version of the Avro Type 621 Tutor, with some changes.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 24, 2018, 12:41:52 PM
P.W.S.16?

That'll do me mate.  :)
It's Christmas!
It's a little higher - but well done! The Polish PWS-18.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 24, 2018, 04:26:44 PM
Here is a quick one for the holidays:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3rX48VxL/AACDF0-A3-D0-C1-4804-BE69-5726-B3-FCFADC.jpg)


Happy Holidays!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 24, 2018, 10:09:22 PM
One of the many S.I.P.A 901s produced for the French schools of the Service de l'Aviation Legere et Sportive?


(https://i.postimg.cc/qMr8V4pY/img142.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on December 24, 2018, 10:36:09 PM
Correct.

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on December 25, 2018, 12:21:18 AM
Is it an F35..?


(In b4 /slap)[/slap]
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 25, 2018, 01:29:44 AM

(In b4 /slap)[/slap]


(Out after /slap)[/slap]


]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 25, 2018, 02:36:15 PM
Another light aircraft....


(https://i.postimg.cc/L8YgY4kx/img143.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 27, 2018, 01:31:28 PM
West German - first flight in 1959.
According to Wiki it was to be produced for the German Air Force as a "low-cost training aircraft for its budding jet pilots".
Continental C-90 engine in the nose driving a 6 metre shaft to the rear prop. Lottsa vibration and the Luftwaffe eventually lost interest - only one built. Walter Horten flew it several times.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on December 29, 2018, 12:00:26 AM
I'll shut this one down. Twas the Putzer SR.57 Bussard.
Have a Happy New Year's!  :)

Open House.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Y900mkmp/Bussard.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on December 29, 2018, 01:14:56 AM
Sorry Graeme, seems like all of us are busy with RL aspects at the turn of the year.
I'm sure there'll be more activity in this thread again next week.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 01, 2019, 06:06:00 PM
A super easy one to start 2019! ;)

guess this!


(https://i.postimg.cc/d1W6FP65/guess2191.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 01, 2019, 11:38:22 PM
Amazing how they manage to roll out a new version of the F-35 on day two of the year already 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 02, 2019, 01:55:44 AM
That’s the new Italian version right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 02, 2019, 06:56:51 AM
Yes, I'm sure it's one of the hangars of the Cameri FACO facility And we see it with the green prior to the final grey finish.

But the designation is not yet the exact one. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 02, 2019, 09:16:18 AM
But the designation is not yet the exact one. ;D

Sparviero +10 ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 02, 2019, 09:46:54 AM
Maybe we have a winner... :o
But the strict rules demand a exact name was said. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 02, 2019, 09:48:58 AM
I don't have anything ready for the next round so i'll let someone else solve my little equation and provide the exact name. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 02, 2019, 08:02:10 PM
I dont think youve won yet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 02, 2019, 08:48:30 PM
I dont think youve won yet
I know, i said i'll let someone else win instead.

But the solution can be guessed from my earlier post ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gianky on January 03, 2019, 03:59:31 AM
Alright, I'll just say it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.89

Open round!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 03, 2019, 05:55:38 AM
In agreement!

I confirm Gianky! the last one was the S.M. 89  ;D

As the decree opened round I return with this again.

Guess this


(https://i.postimg.cc/JhX8gyNc/guess2193.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 03, 2019, 05:58:18 AM
Short SB.4 Sherpa
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 03, 2019, 06:23:18 PM
yes it is!
Short SB.4 Sherpa...  a barely glider, with rotatable wingtips :o 
Correct as always; undefeated champion... ;D
Your turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 03, 2019, 07:36:30 PM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bv0RnPqQ/21161458-807-F-4512-94-A3-3597-ACD1-AC47.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 03, 2019, 11:43:20 PM
Whatever it is, it should have been called "Camel" :D

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 04, 2019, 01:52:31 PM
The Angus Aquila...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_Aquila
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 04, 2019, 02:09:34 PM
You used reverse image search didn’t you?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 04, 2019, 03:08:46 PM

Simple recognition James.
I'm old and have a reasonable library. The Aquila appears in an issue of Aeroplane Monthly which eventually with all the other British ultralights it portrayed over the years became a book in 1987. It also appears in volume one of the 1959 Putnam devoted to British civil aircraft. A very distinctive looking machine...


(https://i.postimg.cc/jjXJTwz6/img155.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 04, 2019, 08:05:02 PM
A book you say? You mean this book:

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJF8KfKk/image.jpg)

By the way, you are right obviously.

Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 05, 2019, 01:24:57 AM
Yes, that's the one.

Moving on...

(https://i.postimg.cc/bNBsDCk5/Junkers.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 05, 2019, 03:21:18 AM
Junkers F-13 maybe, not quite sure on this guess.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 05, 2019, 12:44:44 PM
Hello DHumphrey.
It's not a German aircraft and you're looking at the starboard engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 05, 2019, 12:47:06 PM
Russian?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 05, 2019, 03:25:44 PM
Hello LameHawk.
Not from Russia.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 05, 2019, 04:45:26 PM
Sure is not a Junkers G-31? o_O ::(

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnjDYBLj/jug31-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 05, 2019, 06:41:52 PM
Sure is not a Junkers G-31?

Yeah, I'm sure.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 06, 2019, 12:28:40 PM
Torpedo bomber.
Only one built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 06, 2019, 01:22:34 PM
Stout ST?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 06, 2019, 02:50:58 PM
Stout ST?

Hello Shakaali.
Not the Stout - but you are getting very close to the answer.  :-)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 06, 2019, 06:10:41 PM
Stout ST?

Hello Shakaali.
Not the Stout - but you are getting very close to the answer.  :-)
The Stout-ST-1? …  if this is the correct answer, I tip my hat and turn to Shakaali, as I went with his answer and just researched a tad bit more.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 06, 2019, 06:34:56 PM
It's not the Stout.

If you look at the Wiki page for the Stout ST-1  - you'll see there were a few other torpedo bombers evaluated by the US Navy around this time - the "Quest" machine is mentioned...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 06, 2019, 06:47:19 PM
If you look at the Wiki page for the Stout ST-1  - you'll see there were a few other torpedo bombers evaluated by the US Navy around this time - the "Quest" machine is mentioned...

Hmm...

Fokker FT and Blackburn Swift were quite different designs, and there were more than one built, both of them.

So it has to be...

Curtiss CT!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 06, 2019, 06:59:03 PM
yes!  ;D

i agree to shakaali...
have to be it!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_CT

(https://i.postimg.cc/4dwy99pp/NASM-CW8-G-T-1845.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFFsRtW4)

give him the baton!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 06, 2019, 07:03:48 PM
Curtiss CT!

Spot on.  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/FsgDKHZK/Curtiss-CT-1-Torpedoplane-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 07, 2019, 06:48:54 AM
Ok, here you go:

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1NrScYf/mikalie.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 07, 2019, 12:54:09 PM
Hello shakaali!
First of all, happy birthday! ;D

What I found, it's not because of my knowledge of airplanes ...  :-|
I got to see the Finnish national insignia under the wings. ;)
By the AA of your nickname I assumed you were finnish (confirmed with your profile) :o

So I just looked for a museum of historical aviation ... Suomen ilmailumuseo and there I started looking for the planes I did not know ... :-[

I found this:
(https://i.postimg.cc/HjDf1ywf/Adari-AD3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9wbxGzNp)
Adaridi AD3

It would have been fun if the museum was designed by Alvar Aalto. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shakaali on January 07, 2019, 01:27:20 PM
Very good, Locopiston! Spot on.

Your turn

(And yes,  I have been around for half a century today  o_O)
 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 07, 2019, 01:33:47 PM
Congratulations, Shakaali!
And may you have a happy second half ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 07, 2019, 09:05:45 PM
Tanks Shakaali! ;D


one easy to roll the baton.

Guess this!
(https://i.postimg.cc/T390KpF6/Lockheed-Martin-F-35-early-prototype.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

is all yours Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 07, 2019, 10:01:51 PM
Eurofighter Upgrade?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 07, 2019, 10:06:38 PM
Really good call on the Finnish light plane from the previous page.

The MiG above - the STOL MiG-23 PD?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 07, 2019, 10:52:10 PM
or it could be the: MiG-23-01 "Faithless"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 08, 2019, 06:51:47 AM
Congratulations to all! ;D

I have a problem here... :-|
For me, STOL MiG-23 PD or MiG-23-01 "faitless" are the same plane... :-[
I can be wrong But I'm going to give it to Graeme who said it first. We will see if Dhumphrey complains and we learn from the debate. ;)

Mike; The classic answer could also have been valid since its dorsal hatch for the STOL is the same that was later developed in the VTOL for Yak-141 to later become that chubby and gray sparrow that we all know. ;D

You turn Graeme!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 08, 2019, 01:38:28 PM
Congratulations to all! ;D

For me, STOL MiG-23 PD or MiG-23-01 "faitless" are the same plane
No worries locopistion, if it's the same plane, I agree it's Graeme's turn.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 08, 2019, 01:57:28 PM
Cheers for that!

A nose...


(https://i.postimg.cc/g0p97Sct/Beech-Jet-Mentor.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 08, 2019, 11:01:48 PM
look so cheap. :-|
twing? jet? or scary glider? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 09, 2019, 03:39:20 AM
Yeah, a jet homebuilt - only one built.
Powered by one General Electric J-85.
From the US of A.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 09, 2019, 09:06:48 AM
Is there a reason we can't see the aft end?  Is this a new build or a conversion of something?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 09, 2019, 01:47:57 PM
Is there a reason we can't see the aft end?

Yes, I'm attempting to avoid showing the N registration.  :)

 
Is this a new build or a conversion of something?

It was a new build way back then (1979) but it incorporated parts from a Mooney light aircraft, Learjet and a Ryan drone...

                                                           
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4n5DnWx/img161.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on January 09, 2019, 02:04:08 PM
I will never doubt the courage of the pilot that flew that plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 09, 2019, 09:38:14 PM
Is some american homemade heinkel he-162  o_O
build from a Ryan lighting bug body; a learjet engine; wings and landing gear off mooney M20 and a 20" plexiglass pipe. ;D

but still dont know who build it an how named it  ::(
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 10, 2019, 02:10:01 AM
I will never doubt the courage of the pilot that flew that plane.

Sadly he died in this aircraft when it crashed on August 15, 1979 near Puget Sound.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 10, 2019, 02:15:14 AM
but still dont know who build it an how named it  ::(

You'll find this aircraft in Aerofiles in the "Ha-Hu" section. The name is the same as a well known fastener seen on clothing.


(https://i.postimg.cc/bwxLjWqG/img165.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 10, 2019, 03:53:26 AM
he died in this aircraft when it crashed
...from an unrecoverable spin.
Which leads us to the question: Why?
Why on earth does mankind always have to repeat the same mistakes?
The whole layout of this plane screams that it isn't stall- or spin-safe.
Both at certain side slip angles and at certain AoA you have to lose control.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 10, 2019, 10:48:15 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjzJLX3q/HH-1-Zipper.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
here are Bob Hammer and Lt Col Dick Hunt in yours HH-1 "Zipper".
Dick was the stalled one.

Easy with your tips. :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 10, 2019, 10:58:51 PM
Beautiful timing there Locopiston.
Well done - over to you.   :)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 11, 2019, 10:25:14 AM
Tanks Graeme! ;D

Guess thiss!

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDTGMvTZ/SU-57.png) (https://postimg.cc/9rqQSF5W)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 11, 2019, 12:40:13 PM
Something completely new to me. I thought forward-swept wings died with Sukhoi.
And I've never heard of the SAT Bureau before....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KB_SAT_SR-10
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 11, 2019, 01:27:03 PM
Yes!

you turn again Graeme! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 11, 2019, 01:40:24 PM
Thanks Locopiston.  :)
But I think it's time for someone else to have a go.
Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 13, 2019, 04:31:51 PM
Having spent more than two days without activity, I proceed to comply with the rules. :(
as was also open-circle declaring there is no contradiction. ;D

Guess this!


(https://i.postimg.cc/9XvYwMrp/guess-2019113.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 13, 2019, 06:50:46 PM
Miles Monitor!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 13, 2019, 10:50:19 PM
Yes! You are on rockdoon!  ;D
Is a miles monitor high speed target tug. o_O

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 13, 2019, 11:29:56 PM
One of the nicest target tugs ever been.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 14, 2019, 12:06:17 AM
Ok here you guys go
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zqp09vgK/D13680-A8-8690-4-C75-942-B-7-C32-A4-DADC8-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 14, 2019, 01:31:32 AM
Possibly an AT-6 or SNJ … or possibly a Harvard :) I'm pretty sure it's not an F-35 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 14, 2019, 01:33:48 AM
Possibly an AT-6 or SNJ … or possibly a Harvard :) I'm pretty sure it's not an F-35 :)
unfortunately it is none of those
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 14, 2019, 04:03:49 AM
Fixed undercarriage. Canadian? The North American NA-64 Yale?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 14, 2019, 12:44:30 PM
Fixed undercarriage. Canadian? The North American NA-64 Yale?
congrats your correct!

this one means a lot to me as i helped rivet the tail cone and center section
(https://i.postimg.cc/Z5T6NGp9/17635505-1362016027191530-6849999034718788615-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvFc2rsx)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 14, 2019, 08:18:27 PM
Very nice - well done.  :)

Moving on...


(https://i.postimg.cc/C5n8CM5J/Valkyrie.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 15, 2019, 01:46:12 AM
I think we need Mike to identify this
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 15, 2019, 03:16:28 AM
Looks like a miniature XB-70 or possibly a F-35  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 15, 2019, 08:50:00 AM
Very Rutanish huh?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 15, 2019, 09:05:38 AM
I know - it's an updated Focke-Wulf Ente. Note the fixed undercarriage
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 15, 2019, 10:23:32 PM
Not a Focke-Wulf - but it is German, powered by 130 hp Hirth engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 15, 2019, 10:47:36 PM
With data it's easy ... :-[

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xsvsny2/post-2174-141090155197.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56KQm4w8)

It's up for sale to the trailer... ;)  A little expensive for my pocket...  o_O

By signature, I think that Storebror could know something.  ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 15, 2019, 11:51:15 PM
It's up for sale to the trailer... ;)
It was. Has been sold in 2012.

By signature, I think that Storebror could know something.
That's another Mike, I don't have anything worth $1M to sell 8)

Well then, a plane that killed it's constructor where only two prototypes of the successor (depicted by loco) have been built and nobody knows where they are right now.
I'd call that an "Ente" :P (german pun. Ente = Canard, but also Ente = Hoax).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 16, 2019, 03:16:02 AM
Nicely found Locopiston.  :)

The Richter Delta Dart II from 1996...


(https://i.postimg.cc/yNp9k3f5/img170.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 16, 2019, 07:35:41 AM
I still had not said the name! ;D

what do we do now? :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 16, 2019, 11:34:54 PM
well, as it seems that I guessed (even without saying the name ;)) here we go!

Guess this! ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/1tVr864h/guess2019117.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 17, 2019, 12:27:34 AM
I will give it a try …  the C.W. Aircraft Cygnet  :)  Maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 17, 2019, 09:24:21 PM
Yes! DHumprey! ;D
sorry for the delay.

It's C.W. Aircraft Cygnet minor. Predecessor of the GAL.42 Cygnet II.

With its elegant windshield of dubious use.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qR3WscdX/1285-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

You turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 18, 2019, 03:31:08 AM
Thanks locopiston  :)

Here is the next Quest … enjoy.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/X8FqSG0/sasguess41.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 18, 2019, 04:35:25 AM
Belphegor is here...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 18, 2019, 05:04:21 AM
I remember that French series!

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTpFhRZM/Pulp-Belphegor2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 18, 2019, 12:25:48 PM
Belphegor is here...
Very good Gaston … you are correct, well done !!!

The PLZ M-15 was a jet-powered biplane manufactured by WSK PZL-Mielec in Poland for Soviet agricultural aviation. For its strange looks and noisy engine it was nicknamed Belphegor, after the noisy demon.

(http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/resize/550x600/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.mandatory.com/media/2012/05/02-belphegor.jpg)

The aircraft was designed in Poland in response to a Soviet requirement for a new agricultural plane, for use above the very large areas of Soviet farms, the kolkhoz collectives, and state-owned sovkhoz. A requirement was that the new aircraft was to be more modern and efficient than the Antonov An-2SKh and An-2R.

The aircraft was a metal twin-boom sesquiplane, with a jet engine over the crew cabin. Part of lower wings and chemicals tanks were made of a laminate to avoid corrosion. The upper and lower wings were connected with two thick columns which housed the chemical tanks, 1450 L (377 US gal) each. The tricycle landing gear was fixed. The crew was a single pilot; two technicians could be carried if necessary. The M-15 was fitted with spraying and dusting gear, powered with compressed air.

Your turn Gaston  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 18, 2019, 02:56:16 PM
It was quite an easy one, so I have no glory !

Anyway, here we go for the next one :

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQf17vTS/Quiquizz27.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What plane is this ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 18, 2019, 03:08:19 PM
Reply #2629 on: December 06, 2017
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 18, 2019, 08:45:26 PM
The answer via Mike and LameHawk  :)

You won't get more than this:
Martin TB-26G-25-MA Marauder S/N 44-68221 rebuilt to single XB-26H prototype ("Middle River Stump Jumper"), a testbed for the landing gear proposed for the Boeing XB-47 Stratojet and Martin XB-48 bombers. Flight tests were carried out in May/June of 1945 at the Martin field.

Cheers!
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 19, 2019, 03:30:36 AM
Oh, I did not remember it has been on the quizz before, sorry... in any case... LameHawk is next in line !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 19, 2019, 03:49:20 AM
Sorry - no time right now.
I think you should have another go
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 19, 2019, 05:41:30 AM
OK, man. So, I take this again, hoping this one has not been asked until now :


(https://i.postimg.cc/mgG5HkS0/Quiquizz43.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What is this plane ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 19, 2019, 09:53:09 AM
Vought V-141, taken from a mirror through a wet pane of stained glass?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 19, 2019, 12:07:24 PM
Right, a Vought-141. Photo modified at home. Here is the original one :


(https://i.postimg.cc/66Gn91wQ/Vought-V-141-150.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Your turn, Mex !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 19, 2019, 04:28:56 PM
Here's a tough mission for you heathens:

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBfsz8w4/xplane10.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 19, 2019, 05:25:19 PM
Possibly a Rockwell Shrike Commander?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 19, 2019, 05:34:34 PM
No sir, this one has a low wing
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 20, 2019, 12:36:26 AM
Funny plane.
Google has it (I didn't know it before), but I won't spoil the fun here 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 20, 2019, 01:47:12 AM
Piper Aerostar?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 20, 2019, 02:19:42 AM
The Angel Aircraft Corporation Model 44 Angel.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAC_Angel
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 20, 2019, 09:00:42 AM
Graeme got it.  Apparently it was designed for religious missionaries - the most unmilitaristic plane in the world?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on January 20, 2019, 12:10:20 PM
Tough lot, those missionaries.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvvBQnqn/Capture.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 21, 2019, 01:43:06 AM
Cheers!

Open House
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 21, 2019, 02:25:02 AM
Who can identify this derelict aircraft?


(https://i.postimg.cc/BQdF5zpK/092030-BC-9-D7-C-430-B-955-A-33571-DA5-EC10.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 02:45:23 AM
B-25 maybe...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 21, 2019, 02:54:00 AM
B-25 maybe...

Very good! Your up...

Bit of backstory on this plane as well, it’s the only known B-25J in north America that was a Russian lend lease aircraft
(https://i.postimg.cc/MT1nZZVZ/CADB7720-D578-4239-AF68-BA1-BEEC04-AB5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Here’s the wing panel with the Russian star
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 04:00:05 AM
I think this will be easy:
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NxcyMnJ/P1010115-r.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 21, 2019, 04:25:19 AM
Is it a P&W wasp? The R1340?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 04:36:01 AM
No, neither P&W nor American...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 21, 2019, 11:42:18 AM
hmmm is it a Shvetsov ASh-62?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 12:07:31 PM
No chance! this is ASh:
(https://i.postimg.cc/VsDdNrhg/ASh.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYJdTbh6/ASz.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdRn6vmj)

Maybe this help you:

(https://i.postimg.cc/d3KpPV2T/fafnir.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

edit:
I have rushed, nor read that you have written 62  o_O when I see "ASh" I have automatically thought about 82...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 21, 2019, 12:41:05 PM
Bramo 323?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramo_323
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 12:54:48 PM
Yes sir!  BRAMO 323A Fafnir
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 21, 2019, 01:09:22 PM
Cheers! I wouldn't have found it without the photo caption clue.


(https://i.postimg.cc/fR4Cp22c/Potter-Crawling.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on January 21, 2019, 01:26:15 PM
Hm...looks like a cargo hold cover  :)
is something from the twenties or early thirties?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 21, 2019, 01:50:39 PM
just throwing it out there could it be a B36?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 22, 2019, 03:01:52 AM
He's crawling around in the starboard wing. The photograph was taken in 1949. High wing aircraft with 4 engines, so not the B-36...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 22, 2019, 07:44:38 AM
Lockheed Constitution?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 22, 2019, 01:05:01 PM
Not the Constitution.
Not from the US of A.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 22, 2019, 04:15:26 PM
Maybe the Shorts Stirling Bomber?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 22, 2019, 06:37:26 PM
maybe the sunderland?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 22, 2019, 07:12:41 PM
im in hollidays ;D
 only have the phone ... a shoot in the dark :o
Breguet 730 :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 23, 2019, 12:21:45 AM
Time for a clue...


(https://i.postimg.cc/dQ8QWYFJ/Sunday-Clue.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 23, 2019, 01:10:29 AM
Is it the Blackburn B-101?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 23, 2019, 01:17:01 AM
That'll do me rockdoon.  :) Over to you.

It is the GAL.60 Universal Freighter which was eventually taken over by Blackburn to become the Beverley.


(https://i.postimg.cc/3NQVqNp7/1434618737867.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0NmCBfCM/img188.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 23, 2019, 03:46:24 AM
Ok here we go what plane was I riding in here
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZfNTktq/EFC5-B0-A9-E6-C8-4580-9-F4-B-42799-DDA0-C32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 23, 2019, 05:52:14 AM
DC-6
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 23, 2019, 08:03:07 AM
Nope not a DC-6
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 23, 2019, 09:24:29 AM
PB4Y-2 firebomber?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 23, 2019, 10:02:25 AM
PB4Y-2 firebomber?

Very good, I’m impressed by how quick that was lol
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 23, 2019, 08:16:08 PM
B-25 QECs...  very cool...   I still remember the day as a kid I found out there were still flying Privateers, and working no less!

Anyway, I got nothing, so open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 23, 2019, 09:08:17 PM
ok then i got one more

(https://i.postimg.cc/brwkRsxR/guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 24, 2019, 12:37:18 AM
The Chum?...


(https://i.postimg.cc/FR8JFcZ5/img196.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 24, 2019, 05:06:38 AM
The Chum?...

Yep back to you graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 24, 2019, 06:51:44 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLtLN7N9/img198.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 24, 2019, 08:14:22 PM
Theiss Speedster
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 24, 2019, 09:01:52 PM
That's the one...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theiss_Speedster

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 24, 2019, 11:03:20 PM
Guess this pretty thing:

(https://i.postimg.cc/bJFRFyM0/D626324-E-A275-4-B39-8001-B683-E0-CE4097.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 25, 2019, 12:44:01 AM
The Renard R-37.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 25, 2019, 01:09:36 AM
Correct,

You’re up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 25, 2019, 02:05:07 AM


(https://i.postimg.cc/ThMWD24C/img200.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 25, 2019, 07:50:38 AM
Parts of WW2 German jets ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 25, 2019, 08:25:21 AM
F-100 I think, judging by the dorsal strake and flat bottomed fuselage.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 25, 2019, 10:19:17 PM
It's not German or from the US of A.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 26, 2019, 12:56:33 AM
French?  Mystere?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 26, 2019, 12:57:23 AM
Tail section, fin, flat bottom, windshield... all of this would match a Fiat G.91.
The three slats on the left side of the fuselage, right above where the wings would attach, (bleed air outlet or additional air intage for the jet engine?) however don't want to match.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 26, 2019, 01:14:37 AM
Is that nose art I see under the pilots windscreen? Looks like an Albatross.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 26, 2019, 02:15:42 AM
The Fiat  - that's what I thought!
But I have been looking in vain for those intakes/outlets as well.
Pretty certain it's fifties type though
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 26, 2019, 04:04:26 AM
Is that nose art I see under the pilots windscreen?


Well spotted! Here's a close up...

(https://i.postimg.cc/x1qVNFdh/Nose-Art.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The grainy photo was taken in 1980, but it is a machine from the late 50's.
Not French, Italian or Czech.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 26, 2019, 09:23:33 AM
i thinck is this. ;D

FFA P-16



(https://i.postimg.cc/YSrnC42k/images-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 26, 2019, 09:56:32 AM
The basis of the first Learjet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 26, 2019, 10:18:09 AM
I've been looking at the P-16 today for quite a while, but couldn't spot these air intakes and the tail looked round to me.
But indeed, when cut apart at the right point, the rear section comes along with a "flatish" bottom and the air intakes only open up on demand:
http://www.grubbyfingersshop.com/walkaround_galleries/FFA_P-16_Walkaround_X-HB-VAD_Swiss_Air_Force_Museum_2015/content/FFA_P-16_X-HB-VAD_Swiss_Air_Force_Museum_2015_04_GrubbyFingers_large.html

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 26, 2019, 12:29:06 PM
Nicely found locopiston.  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/5t97BLsG/img203.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 26, 2019, 04:10:50 PM
The Supermarine type 562, maybe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 26, 2019, 04:12:18 PM

ok tanks graeme! ;D

lets go with one similar trougt i found the P-16  :o

(im in holidays at brasil and no have my mistery folder)

guess this!


(https://i.postimg.cc/LXhp66vn/IMG-20190126-210856.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 26, 2019, 04:15:25 PM
Yes dhumphrey

i was forgotten remove the name of the museum because that delete and repost. :-[

you are absolutely right!


you turn now
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 27, 2019, 02:57:10 AM
Thanks locopiston  :)

Here's a bit on the aircraft:

The Supermarine Type 525 was a British prototype naval jet fighter aircraft of the 1950s.

(http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/xplane/supermarine525/supermarine525-6.jpg)

The Type 525 was a late development of the Type 508 of which three examples had been ordered from Supermarine in November 1947 to Air Ministry specification N.9/47. The Type 508s were to be development aircraft for a carrier-borne interceptor, reconnaissance and low-level nuclear strike aircraft to be built later by Supermarine to specification N.113D and which became the Type 544 which entered service as the Scimitar.

The first Type 508, serial VX129, was a straight-winged jet aircraft fitted with a V-tail ("butterfly") tail intended for use with rubber deck landing techniques, the choice of wide, flattish fuselage and V-tail being designed to provide adequate stability and clearance when landing without a normal undercarriage. It first flew on 31 August 1951. The second Type 508 VX136 was fairly similar to the first aircraft but was redesignated as the Type 529 and first flew on 29 August 1952.

The third Type 508 VX138, built like the others at Supermarine's Hursley Park experimental department, was modified on the production line to closer to Scimitar standards and was redesignated the Type 525. This aircraft was delivered by road to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, on 25 April 1954. It made its first flight on 27 April 1954 at the hands of Supermarine's test pilot M J Lithgow.

The Type 525 was powered by two Rolls-Royce Avon turbojets and fitted with a taller tricycle undercarriage positioned further out on the wings than on the Type 508. It had a conventional tail and rudder surfaces and swept wings. It made its first public appearance at the September 1954 Farnborough Airshow.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 27, 2019, 02:58:38 AM
Hello All,

Here is the next Quest  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/KWBSdBK/sasguess43.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 27, 2019, 03:08:35 AM
Fairchild XC-120.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 27, 2019, 03:15:25 AM


(https://i.postimg.cc/VsRywmdB/img206.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pypcYNQp)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 27, 2019, 12:23:36 PM
Excellent Graeme, your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 27, 2019, 10:01:44 PM
Thanks Dhumphrey.


(https://i.postimg.cc/6p9GYgQQ/Rare.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 28, 2019, 08:05:29 AM
Beaufighter Mk.21?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 28, 2019, 12:56:36 PM
Not the Beaufighter.
That's the cockpit you see.
Take-off weight was only 425 kg.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 28, 2019, 02:23:29 PM
Is it German?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 28, 2019, 02:25:11 PM
Those triangles?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 28, 2019, 04:05:19 PM
Not German.
Unsure of the "triangle" purpose.
The aircraft now resides in a museum.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on January 28, 2019, 05:38:57 PM
Those triangles?
I believe they are emergency "cut here" locations.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 28, 2019, 10:32:12 PM
Which way is forward (not that that will help, but...)?

British?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 28, 2019, 11:21:23 PM
Engine to the left - tail to the right.
To me - it looks very much like the Bell XP-77.
It was built in an attempt to create a World speed record in the 500 kg class.
Not British.
My photo is from the net.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 29, 2019, 12:21:04 PM
XP-77 has a completely different cockpit.

See here:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nVTH8hWC/B9-AFFC98-7-FAC-4617-8077-AD4100-AA455-F.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 29, 2019, 01:12:17 PM
I was referring to the aircraft in general - not just the cockpit.

Next and possibly the last clue - it's Czech.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 30, 2019, 12:24:16 PM
Time to end this one.
It was the BAK-01...

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=cs&u=http://www.vhu.cz/exhibit/letoun-bak-01/&prev=search


(https://i.postimg.cc/BvFkbcHk/Letoun-BAK-01-03.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

OPEN HOUSE

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 30, 2019, 01:40:45 PM
Never seen it. Never heard of it!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 30, 2019, 02:15:01 PM
Looks great though.

Looks like it might be a bit unstable.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on January 31, 2019, 09:54:11 PM
can you guys guess this?

(https://i.postimg.cc/sxVyNcBH/guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on February 01, 2019, 12:38:59 AM
I think B-25 with unusual spinner, practically I am sure: air rush up, landing gear, wing dihedral, propeller...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2019, 12:49:03 AM
Cowling and carburettor air intake are also unusual, might be a completely different engine installed here.
Other than that I agree, the wing, nacelle, gear... that's all B-25 stuff.
We seem to be looking at some kind of B-25 engine test bed here.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2019, 12:51:51 AM
Okay, have it.
It's not an enginge test bed, it's the NA-98X "Super Strafer":
(https://i.postimg.cc/SN3Y2ry8/na-98x-front.jpg)

Indeed it's using different engines, these are P&W R-2800s.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gatrasz on February 01, 2019, 03:56:15 AM
It's not an enginge test bed, it's the NA-98X "Super Strafer"
]cheers[
Mike
Wow, some kind of super-Mitchell !!  8) :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on February 01, 2019, 05:29:00 AM
I don't know if it's my turn but here goes:
(https://i.postimg.cc/bJJj0pt3/P1010103.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lqr72dv1)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 01, 2019, 07:32:10 AM
Quote
Wow, some kind of super-Mitchell !!  8) :o


That is reserved for the XB-28. It is truly a Super Mitchell.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on February 01, 2019, 07:45:04 AM
Yep it most certainly was the NA-98x it used the cowling structure from the A-26 to help speed up testing. it also had clipped wings
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 01, 2019, 09:08:46 AM
Tu-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 01, 2019, 09:47:45 AM
Mex, it’s not even macgivers turn, it’s Mikes turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 01, 2019, 10:01:46 AM
Just go ahead it's fine with me  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 01, 2019, 02:00:55 PM
I retract my statement
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 02, 2019, 12:18:33 AM
You can retract your gear but the statement was just fine 8)
I agree with mexchiwa on macgiver's quest pic, it looks like a Tu-2 engine installation indeed.
The engine shown would either be an R-2600 or an M-82, the colors indicating that it's the latter (typical "Brilliant Medium Blue" underside and "Light Sand-Brown" on the upper side of the cowling).
M-82 would potentially be found on Tu-2, Pe-8 and La-5 and it's successors.
The location of the oil radiator gives away that it's a Tu-2.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2019, 09:57:44 AM
Macgiver, confirmation?  If I'm right (and with Storebror on my side I can't be wrong) then open house... 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 03, 2019, 01:43:47 PM
99% sure it's a Tu-2.  To keep things moving, open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on February 05, 2019, 12:51:29 AM
here you go maybe this one will present a challenge

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDgBYnYS/Mystery.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 05, 2019, 01:40:28 AM
Low-Rider custom mod of an F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on February 05, 2019, 02:36:45 AM
Wew that's a lonnng nose.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 05, 2019, 04:51:45 AM
Isn't it a 4-seater modification of a 2-seater training Jet ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 05, 2019, 04:53:03 AM
Yes. We've had it before
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 05, 2019, 05:42:48 AM
Low-Rider custom mod of an F-35?

LMAO!  :D AAAAAHAHAHAHAH!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on February 05, 2019, 12:39:36 PM
Low-Rider custom mod of an F-35?

Now that’s an idea lol

Isn't it a 4-seater modification of a 2-seater training Jet ?

Your correct in it being a modification but it wasn’t a trainer and it was more than 4 seats
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 05, 2019, 12:50:12 PM
The Jetcraft Mystery Jet.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5t2tGT4x/0196893.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 05, 2019, 12:53:31 PM

I never seen that thing before.  Looks like a mini passenger airliner version of the RAF Vampire.
Cool  8)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 05, 2019, 02:20:23 PM
Another name I see is the Executive Mark I. Also proposed was the Mark II and III.
They were all to be based on surplus de Havilland Vampire T.Mk II jet trainers which were to be supplied from a British firm called Strato Jet UK Ltd and Jetcraft were going to produce the Executive aircraft in a Las Vegas factory. Chief engineer was Floyd Snow.


(https://i.postimg.cc/bNhfmvjQ/img219.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on February 05, 2019, 03:54:38 PM

I never seen that thing before.  Looks like a mini passenger airliner version of the RAF Vampire.
Cool  8)




That’s exactly what it is

And good job graeme over too you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 05, 2019, 11:50:56 PM
Reminds me of a story I've read somewhere when a former RAF pilot described how he took his wife (!) in a Vampire T.11 for a ferry flight to Kairo (via Rome) back in the very early 1950s.
If only I could remember where I've read it...
Anyway: Back then his wife was just overwhelmed by how fast they could travel the world. Nowadays the unbelievable part of the story is that the wife was onboard at all, but things must have been different back then.
Using the Jetcraft Executive, the flight would have been somewhat more comfortable and the wife could have prepared a coffee (or tea) on the way ;)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 06, 2019, 12:02:17 AM
Another nose...


(https://i.postimg.cc/gJd05WhB/Nose.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on February 06, 2019, 01:55:52 AM
Radical new organic F-35

(https://i.postimg.cc/j2KqJZS7/EWJEJZz.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62jxkVRW)

Hypsignathus monstrosus

Cheers

Alfie  :)) :)) :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 06, 2019, 02:01:15 AM
A Batplane   :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 06, 2019, 04:12:45 AM
Yummy. Fried with some coleslaw, why not?
What did PETA stand for again? Ah yes: "People Eating Tasty Animals".

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 06, 2019, 05:48:02 AM
It looks like Arnold's Favorite in Terminator 2  ;)
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg589099.html#msg589099 (https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg589099.html#msg589099)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 06, 2019, 06:11:50 AM

UAAAAHAHAHAHAHA! :)) I can´t stop laughing!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 06, 2019, 07:05:55 AM
Very good, loco!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 06, 2019, 02:53:42 PM
Fascinatingly large bat!  :o
Nice Ilyushin gun Loco.  :)

Another angle of the nose. V/STOL....


(https://i.postimg.cc/Rh3GdG3G/Another-shot.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 07, 2019, 01:58:56 AM
Was this thing manned or unmanned?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on February 07, 2019, 03:51:58 AM
Is it one my hounds' snoot?
(https://i.postimg.cc/t471WMbc/snoot.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9D5Fj1rP)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 07, 2019, 04:03:00 AM
It's a mock-up/model? Doesn't exist yet?
UAV?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2019, 05:20:16 AM
I think we've even had it before on the quest.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on February 07, 2019, 08:08:16 AM
Reminds me of a story I've read somewhere when a former RAF pilot described how he took his wife (!) in a Vampire T.11 for a ferry flight to Kairo (via Rome) back in the very early 1950s.
If only I could remember where I've read it...
Anyway: Back then his wife was just overwhelmed by how fast they could travel the world. Nowadays the unbelievable part of the story is that the wife was onboard at all, but things must have been different back then.
Using the Jetcraft Executive, the flight would have been somewhat more comfortable and the wife could have prepared a coffee (or tea) on the way ;)

]cheers[
Mike

This struck a chord: I remembered a 1952 movie in which this event happens.
After some research, I found it : "The sound barrier" director David Lean (of "Lawrence of Arabia" fame)
https://www.amazon.fr/The-Sound-Barrier-Import-anglais/dp/B001AOHPJE/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1549551232&sr=1-4&keywords=the+sound+barrier

The fun note: no luggage was taken, the wife only clothes was her flightsuit, and she complained bitterly when her husband told her the return trip was by boat!
Fotunately the husband met a pal of his who was a BOAC captain, and could take the couple aboard a Comet aircraft bound to London.

I could not find any reference to a specific book :( : but maybe this will help you to find it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on February 07, 2019, 08:21:33 AM
Going back to the trivia...

I think it's a scale model, my eye tells me it could be around 53% of the real scale. ::)

The material with which it is made seems to be from a specialized company.

And looking at those two holes well, they seem to have suffered one DP  o_O

But still dont knowing what it is! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 07, 2019, 08:54:39 AM
This struck a chord: I remembered a 1952 movie in which this event happens.
After some research, I found it : "The sound barrier" director David Lean (of "Lawrence of Arabia" fame)
Oh yes, memory's coming back now.
It wasn't a book, it was precisely this movie.
I even have it on disk still in quite a good quality.
Time to watch it again one of the coming evenings...

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdQNjr5L/vlcsnap-2019-02-07-16h57m47s176.png) (https://postimg.cc/hJG3WS0k)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 07, 2019, 02:38:07 PM
It's a mock-up/model? Doesn't exist yet?
UAV?

We're talking 2007 - it was built.

Was this thing manned or unmanned?

Intended to be manned. Tethered flight failed.


 my eye tells me it could be around 53% of the real scale. ::)

Good eyes.

The general configuration...

(https://i.postimg.cc/GtDct4Rm/img228.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 07, 2019, 03:04:37 PM
A swept wing vstol Beech Bonanza?

Ok, got it, but I’ll see if anybody else gets it first
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 08, 2019, 12:44:27 PM
DuPont DP-1?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 08, 2019, 01:00:18 PM
Odd bird. Another thing I haven't seen before  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 08, 2019, 02:14:14 PM

Google image search ... " jet nose 2 air intakes "

https://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/puzzle-vertical-takeoff-180950147/

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/dp-2.htm

It is a duPont DP-1, Great guessing Mexchiwa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=j4b4VzjAMFA
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on February 08, 2019, 03:31:22 PM
This shot looks even more like Baldaddy's dog's nose!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 08, 2019, 09:18:35 PM
DuPont DP-1?

That's him.  :)
Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 09, 2019, 01:34:29 AM
The house is open
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 10, 2019, 07:59:41 AM
OK - let's shake up this weekend laziness a little.

What's this?
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/63cT4PGp/SASQuiz68.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mzcT08wv)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 10, 2019, 08:57:09 AM


Judging by the graffitti painted on it,
I would say it´s a 1980s New York City Bronx Hip-Hop Beastie Boys Homeboy-airplane.  :D
Their first aircraft crashed on the their First record cover!

https://daltonkosshq.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/bb1.jpeg
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 10, 2019, 08:59:54 AM
Very close - but I'd like a name
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 10, 2019, 01:19:04 PM
Heinkel He-51s in the background scream Spanish Civil War to me, so I'll go for the Caudron C.601 Aiglon. I can't make out the machine top right in the background?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 10, 2019, 01:23:19 PM
I haven't tried to find the one in the background,  so can't answer that one.

But you are quite right. Spanish it is, and Caudron Aiglon it is.

Well done,  Graeme.  Your turn
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 10, 2019, 01:28:07 PM
Cheers for that Lamehawk.  :)
But I'm gonna declare OPEN HOUSE as I'm low on ammunition.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on February 10, 2019, 02:03:37 PM
Hello All,

It's been awhile for me to have something posted, so here I go.  :)  Looking for the aircraft that is mounted on the launch plane.

(https://i.ibb.co/LRM3ZK3/sasguess45.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 10, 2019, 02:19:10 PM
I'll go Leduc 0.10.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on February 11, 2019, 01:21:13 PM
Well done Graeme … you are correct.  :)

Here's a bit on the aircraft:

The Leduc 0.10 was a research aircraft built in France, one of the world's first aircraft to fly powered solely by a ramjet.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Leduc_0.16_Le_Bourget_2007.jpg)

Designed by René Leduc in 1938, it was built at the Breguet Aviation factory after a protracted, semi-secret construction phase kept at arm's length from German occupation authorities, and was finally completed in 1947. The aircraft featured a double-walled fuselage, with the pilot controlling the aircraft from within the inner shell. The circular gap between this and the outer, cylindrical shell provided the inlet for the ramjet.

It could not take off unassisted (ramjets cannot produce thrust at zero airspeed and thus cannot move an aircraft from a standstill) and was therefore intended to be carried aloft by a parasite aircraft mother ship, first attempted by the four-engine AAS 01A & -B German-origin designs, which were replaced later in 1953, by examples of the French-designed Sud-Est Languedoc four-engine airliner, and released at altitude.

Following test flights of the AAS 01/Leduc 0.10 composite, independent unpowered gliding tests began in October 1947. After three such flights, the first powered flight from atop an AAS 01 mother ship was made on 21 April 1949 over Toulouse. Released in a shallow dive at an altitude of 3,050 m (10,010 ft), the engine was tested at half power for twelve minutes, propelling the aircraft to 680 km/h (420 mph).

In subsequent tests, the 0.10 reached a top speed of Mach 0.85 and demonstrated the viability of the ramjet as an aviation powerplant, with a rate of climb of 40 m/s (7,900 ft/min) to 11,000 meters (36,000 ft), exceeding that of the best jet fighters of the time.

Of the two 0.10s originally built, one was destroyed in a crash in 1951 and the other severely damaged in another crash the following year. Both pilots survived with serious injuries.

Graeme, your turn.  :)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 11, 2019, 01:35:27 PM
Cheers!  :)

Always liked the Leduc aircraft, particularly the 0.22 which wouldn't have been outta place in the Thunderbirds TV series.

Next...


(https://i.postimg.cc/JhTP5w40/Eyelid.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 11, 2019, 01:38:58 PM
I guess someone was passionate about the old films "Buck Rogers" , and "Flash Gordon"   ;D
That Leduc  looks very much like one of their spaceships.

Look at the TOP part of these two old 1930s film posters...
https://www.pictorialpress.com/films/flash-gordon-conquers-the-universe/
-
https://www.pictorialpress.com/timeline/flash-gordon6/

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 12, 2019, 10:15:08 AM
Is that a jet with closed thrust reverser?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 12, 2019, 01:25:11 PM
It is a jet engine to supplement the main engines for take off. When not in use the 'eyelid' closes.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 13, 2019, 01:04:56 AM
You'd think something this seemingly strange looking wouldn't be this hard to get.  I'm guessing it's military, right?  And I'm getting ekranoplan vibes - anything to that?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 13, 2019, 01:33:14 AM
I was thinking ekranoplan as well. I've got a vague feeling I've seen it before. Too vague - that miserable memory!
Something watery perhaps  (all these wet dreams)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 13, 2019, 04:04:07 AM
This should answer your questions...


(https://i.postimg.cc/dQCs1k8N/img234.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 13, 2019, 04:31:54 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SNqk0Nt/A42-Landing-With-Ferris-Wheel-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 13, 2019, 08:47:17 AM
That's what I thought it was at first!  Even looked it up, should've gone with my big ol' gut...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 13, 2019, 10:15:54 AM
I posted a picture, but did not guess  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 13, 2019, 12:56:00 PM
I posted a picture, but did not guess  ;)

Nevertheless, you know what is is - so over to you.  :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beriev_A-40
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 13, 2019, 01:36:57 PM
OK, I hope we haven't had this yet (or at least not this subtype).

(https://i.postimg.cc/T2mR068h/quest190213b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/23kRjgSf)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 13, 2019, 01:50:55 PM
Westland Pterodactyl Mk.V...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland-Hill_Pterodactyl
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on February 13, 2019, 02:54:19 PM
I thought Pterodactyl was a joke until I read the Wikipedia article. I just love this thread.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 13, 2019, 04:44:45 PM
So it goes back to you, Graeme  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 13, 2019, 06:12:35 PM
Cheers!
I'll make it OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 14, 2019, 07:12:22 AM
OK then.

And this is?

(https://i.postimg.cc/PrNFCwQ8/SASQuiz69.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 14, 2019, 12:26:42 PM
The mighty Pika... :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/V6FytQs5/img235.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBd6y2qV)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 14, 2019, 12:32:52 PM
Hard to contradict all this information!  ;D

It is of course the Pika.

Over to you again, Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 14, 2019, 12:45:23 PM
Cheers LameHawk.  :)

One more OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 14, 2019, 04:54:40 PM
Right, another one then

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLcv7jdK/SASQuiz70.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 14, 2019, 05:23:48 PM
Narushevich Ring Wing EW-555AO from Belarus.
It was easier to find the plane than its name or designation.  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 15, 2019, 02:09:43 AM
Yes, it really is odd :o
But you are right. That's the one.
It can even fly!

So, your turn, Sniper
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 15, 2019, 04:10:00 AM
This one is not a proper closed-wing aircraft, but still bears some similarity to the previous one. Good luck!

(https://i.postimg.cc/523BcJ0J/quest190215.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 16, 2019, 05:36:25 PM
Time for some expert questioning. Are these guys French?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 16, 2019, 06:40:15 PM
No, but in those days everybody looked French, particularly when they were not on a different continent. Hint: Europe.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 16, 2019, 08:00:03 PM
Did this plane actually fly?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 17, 2019, 12:22:54 AM
I don't think they all looked French. But very much alike.
The one on the right may have a German look.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 17, 2019, 04:21:04 AM
Did this plane actually fly?
No. The engine proved to be too weak according to reports.

I don't think they all looked French. But very much alike.
The one on the right may have a German look.

Now you can guess the country.  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 20, 2019, 09:23:03 AM
Ok, since no one knows what this is, I'll wrap it up:  Ernst Heinkel and Claude Dornierstand before one of their first creations:  the HeDo-1.  Made from a painters scaffold and some discarded paper tube rolls, pieces were bent to fit as that was easier than calculating necessary lengths.  The downward turned wingtips created vortices that improved lift and trapped ground effect, while the upperwardly curved lower outer sections provided a comfy spot for passengers on long flights.  Although almost finished before the Wrights first flew, in a grand display of sportsmanship and perfectionism it wasn't actually flown until 1987, when duct tape technology had advanced enough to be used to cover the wing ribs.  It was broken up in 1995 - the old fabric covering then repurposed for wallpaper.

 Thank you. 

The research to supply this answer was difficult but not impossible. I don't know why y'all couldn't get it earlier...  😉
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on February 20, 2019, 09:30:13 AM
Inherent amateurism - never found it. Not easy to admit defeat  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 20, 2019, 09:48:58 AM
Sorry guys, but why didn't you ask for further hints? It was a damn difficult quest.

And I congratulate you, mexchiva, your amusing little story is not that far from the truth.

http://all-aero.com/index.php/56-planes-v-w/18429-wullschleger-peier-triplane

Roll down until July 1913:
https://www.alt-zueri.ch/turicum/verkehr/zivilaviatik/zivilaviatik_zuerichhorn.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on February 21, 2019, 02:49:57 PM
Question, is it an open round or did mexchiva have the correct answer?  Also, has anyone seen or heard from James, he hasn't been around for awhile? Just curious.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on February 21, 2019, 04:35:21 PM
I'm terribly sorry about this quest which turned about to be unresolvable. Consider it as open round-
(Havent't heard about James for quite some time, but I know he flew with the Clowns at the weekend.)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 22, 2019, 01:45:18 AM
Sniperton - you should be sorry.  You know how we like our challenges to be dumbed-down around here, and hate learning about new aircraft! 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 22, 2019, 09:17:33 AM
Sorry guys, but why didn't you ask for further hints? It was a damn difficult quest.

And I congratulate you, mexchiva, your amusing little story is not that far from the truth.

http://all-aero.com/index.php/56-planes-v-w/18429-wullschleger-peier-triplane

Roll down until July 1913:
https://www.alt-zueri.ch/turicum/verkehr/zivilaviatik/zivilaviatik_zuerichhorn.html

Thank you for the LINKS Sniperton. There are many cool photos in there I never seen before.
New skin paint-schemes I can try on our airplanes that we already have.
Great Post!


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on February 24, 2019, 12:58:45 PM
As we have an open round … here we go  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/8NktJHJ/sasguess51.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 24, 2019, 02:24:22 PM
Had to be French.  :)  A good place to look for choppers is here...

http://www.aviastar.org/index.html

And looking at the French section I'd go with the Dorand GII (G 20) Gyroplane...

http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/dorand_g-2.php
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on February 24, 2019, 07:03:58 PM
Well done Graeme !!!

Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 25, 2019, 03:36:32 AM
Cheers DHumphrey.  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9RGwdkz/img240.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 25, 2019, 11:29:00 PM
It's also French...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 25, 2019, 11:55:58 PM
Isn't that the plane with that gust stabilization system?
Always thought it'd have gear covers. Anyway... Rey R-1 would be my guess then ("Rey" actually is "Société des Avions François Rey" in that case).
Wiki has it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rey_R.1

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 26, 2019, 01:03:01 AM
Spot on Mike. Over to you.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 26, 2019, 02:12:04 AM
Thanks Graeme.
Here you go, guess this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rm5gNGqX/quest-2019-02-26.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 26, 2019, 03:53:29 AM
The Schwade No.2?


(https://i.postimg.cc/K4SSm1Tr/img245.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on February 26, 2019, 04:52:11 AM


That WW1 aircraft has a nice design.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 26, 2019, 06:20:27 AM
Spot on Graeme, your turn 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on February 26, 2019, 12:56:34 PM
Cheers Mike.  :)

Time for another OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 04, 2019, 05:26:25 PM
Hello All,

I noticed that the thread was about to drop off the current page … so I'll venture a Quest.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/d0bHRm5/sasguess53.jpg)

Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 05, 2019, 04:11:19 AM
Looks like the McCulloch J-2.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 05, 2019, 06:11:35 PM
Excellent Graeme … Well done :)

The McCulloch J-2 was a small, two-seat auto-gyro with an enclosed cabin, one of only three designs of this type of aircraft to receive a type certificate in the United States. It was built by McCulloch Aircraft Corporation.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/McCulloch_J-2_Aero_Super_Gyroplane_-_GPN-2000-001904.jpg)

It was designed by Drago Jovanovich and first flew in June 1962. McCulloch acquired the design in 1969 and put it into production, building 83 aircraft over the next three years. They were reported to sell for US$15,900.

The design featured a belt clutch and a transmission which could be engaged to spin the rotor blades to high speed before take-off to produce short takeoff runs. A lever on the rear cockpit wall would select the drive position for the transmission. A single "spin-up lever" on the cockpit left side would then be pressed downward, operating as a collective pitch control to put the blades into flat pitch while simultaneously tensioning the belt clutch. The rotor could be spun to over 500 rpm before takeoff, well above the normal flight range (typically 425 rpm). Release of the spin-up lever would disengage both the clutch and the transmission, while placing the blades into flight pitch. After a very brief takeoff run (typically 25 to 200 feet, depending upon load and winds) adequate flight airspeed would be attained, while the rotor speed decayed to the normal flight range. The rotor was not engine-driven in flight. A strong spring resisted accidental depressing of the spin-up lever while airborne. Dual controls were provided for all functions except the spin-up lever, which was accessible only from the left seat. The aircraft enjoyed nimble handling with light control forces, but suffered from a shallow climb gradient.

Your turn Graeme  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 05, 2019, 10:18:41 PM
Thanks DHumphrey - great info!  :)

Something a little faster...


(https://i.postimg.cc/XvHVPc1Z/img261.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 06, 2019, 01:21:13 AM
Gah.. F-35 again.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 06, 2019, 01:24:21 PM
Gah.. F-35 again.
HAHAHAHA … Yes Mike … Yes it is !!!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 06, 2019, 01:56:23 PM
Must be time for clues when ya see F-35?  :)

From the USA.
Way back in 1961. Found it while hunting for the McCulloch above.
Lycoming 0-360-A 180 HP.
2 place.
Crashed on it's first flight (pilot/designer killed) Bishop airfield, Flint, Michigan.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 07, 2019, 09:53:47 PM
OK - maybe not.
Check out the Dean Delt-Air 250...

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1962/1962%20-%200026.html

Open House...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 07, 2019, 11:39:29 PM
Holy cow, flying such a thing is pure bravery.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 14, 2019, 08:54:38 AM
Time to get out of hibernation.

Not too difficult, is it?

(https://i.postimg.cc/V69Gn2qj/SASQuiz71.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 14, 2019, 12:40:44 PM
What a strange coincidence to see this, I just got a new book - waffen-arsenal-special-18-nurflgel-flugzeuge
and that aircraft is shown on page 24  ;D

It is the DFS 40 (originally developed as the Delta V)

(https://www.sharkit.com/sharkit/DFS40/DFS-40%20notice%20page%202.jpg)

The DFS 40 (originally developed as the Delta V) was a tail-less research aircraft designed by Alexander Lippisch in 1937 as a
follow-on to his Delta IV aircraft. In construction, the DFS was closer to a flying wing than its predecessor, and was built as an
alternative to that aircraft.

The DFS 40 was flown for the first time by Heini Dittmar in 1939, shortly before Lippisch departed the DFS (Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug
- German Research Institute for Sailplane Flight) to begin work at Messerschmitt. Soon afterwards, without Lippisch there to supervise the project,
the aircraft was crashed due to an error in center of gravity calculations that resulted in it entering a flat spin during flight.

Specifications (DFS 40) - General characteristics

Crew: 1
Length: 5.1 m (16 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 8 4-cyl in-line piston engine, 75 kW (100 hp)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 14, 2019, 12:44:55 PM
You should always have a readily available reference library!
You couldn't be more right, so hereby cordially invited to provide the next question
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 14, 2019, 04:05:50 PM

Here is a good looking sexy airplane

(https://i.imgur.com/1pZ3W2g.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 15, 2019, 07:32:57 AM
I knew I had seen it before, French research aircraft 1950:

Nord 1601
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 15, 2019, 08:05:56 AM
I knew I had seen it before, French research aircraft 1950:

Nord 1601

That is correct !  :D
You win the 15,000 dollar prize Plus a trip to Disneyland Paris !

(https://media.giphy.com/media/AsFO7vFnl2Xgk/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 15, 2019, 08:37:55 AM
I would probably look equally stupid if I won anything - which I never do.
Then again, I never gamble.

About the same timescale, unfortunately a rather miserable photo


(https://i.postimg.cc/9QsmDRm6/SASQuiz72.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 15, 2019, 02:07:43 PM
unfortunately a rather miserable photo

But enough to identify it as the Supermarine 545...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_545
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 15, 2019, 02:11:24 PM
Very good  ;D
You have now won the right to provide the next question
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 15, 2019, 02:58:48 PM
Cheers for that Lamehawk.  :)
Plenty of clues...


(https://i.postimg.cc/bvNfHL5Y/Biplane.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 16, 2019, 09:56:52 PM
This is/was the Douglas XA-2.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XA-2

Open House.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 19, 2019, 06:55:06 PM

Guess what ?

(https://media.giphy.com/media/7YkTIVEQRJU52/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 19, 2019, 10:27:06 PM
By the puff of smoke from the ignition of the engine start I think it is an international harvest tractor.
We have already this! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on March 19, 2019, 11:26:52 PM
First documented F-35 fart?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 20, 2019, 02:18:55 AM
Not the first steam driven aircraft in the world
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 21, 2019, 04:32:26 PM
First documented F-35 fart?

AAAAAHAHAH!  :D  You got it man!

Your turn for the next mystery plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on March 22, 2019, 10:04:38 AM
Piece of cake...how about this classic:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kvf8Xfqz/03222019.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 22, 2019, 01:16:19 PM
Possibly the Sikorsky S-43?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on March 22, 2019, 01:59:18 PM
Absolutely correct. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 22, 2019, 09:10:15 PM
Thank you vonofterdingen … here's a bit on the aircraft:

The Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper was a twin-engine amphibious aircraft manufactured in United States during the 1930s by the American firm Sikorsky Aircraft.

(http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acimages/s43_mishatyukin.jpg)

The S-43 first flew in 1935, and was a smaller version of the Sikorsky S-42 "Clipper". It accommodated between 18 and 25 passengers, with a separate two-crew forward cockpit. The S-43 was known as the "Baby Clipper" in airline service.

The S-43 was used primarily by Pan American World Airways for flights to Cuba and within Latin America. Inter-Island Airways of Hawaii (Inter-Island changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines in 1941) was the launch customer for the S-43. Inter-Island operated four S-43's to ferry Pan-Am Clipper passengers and local residents from Honolulu throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Inter-Island sold its only twin-tail version to KLM.

Five aircraft were acquired by the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1937 under the designation OA-8 and were used for transport of freight and passengers. 17 aircraft were procured by the U.S. Navy between 1937 and 1939 as the JRS-1, two of which served the U.S. Marine Corps. One JRS survived in service at the end of 1941.

The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia has now put a Sikorsky JRS-1 on display. This aircraft was on duty at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 22, 2019, 09:23:04 PM
Here's the new quest … enjoy  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/mDChFyS/sasguess57.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 23, 2019, 02:52:08 AM
This is Jack Northrop's US patent Number 1,929,255 which in the flesh was the Avion Experimental No.1.


(https://i.postimg.cc/tg5VPLBP/JN.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on March 23, 2019, 03:24:54 AM
P-38 style  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 23, 2019, 03:54:42 PM
Spot on Graeme … your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 23, 2019, 04:09:56 PM
Cheers mate.  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/0Q849ztm/1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 23, 2019, 09:25:52 PM
Fokker T.VIII?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 23, 2019, 10:26:28 PM
Fokker T.VIII?

Sure is. It's the T.8-L which was ordered by the Finnish but before it could be delivered was taken over by the Luftwaffe.

Over to you mexichiwa.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 23, 2019, 11:08:11 PM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 25, 2019, 05:17:06 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/20Cj5vT.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 25, 2019, 05:35:38 PM
It looks like a Curtiss Jenny … with those Russian markings, she's very interesting.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 25, 2019, 06:43:41 PM
It looks like a Curtiss Jenny … with those Russian markings, she's very interesting.  :)

Your correct! It is the Classic Jenny, BUT its not Russian.
It is the First ever "roundel insignia" used by the United States of America - a Red Star ! ;)
- https://www.deviantart.com/maxhitman/art/USA-Air-Force-Roundels-1915-Today-593131823

" Eight JN-3s equipped the 1st Aero Squadron when Captain Foulois led it into Mexico in March 1916 as part
of Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing’s punitive expedition against Pancho Villa. In contrast to the agile fighters then
in combat over Europe, the JN-3’s role was primarily observation and communication.
However, the squadron did conduct some experiments in bombardment and the use of machine guns.
The JN-3s were still underpowered and unable to climb over Mexico’s Sierra Madres.
Due to various mishaps and frustrations over aircraft, logistics and other problems, Foulois left the 1st Aero in
September 1916.
"

- More interesting history about this airplane here - https://www.historynet.com/genesis-of-the-jenny.htm

Your turn DHumphrey
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 26, 2019, 01:59:35 PM
Thanks Max … read the article you provided about that Jenny, she went after Pancho Villa …. awesome !!!  :)

I declare "Open Round"  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on March 26, 2019, 04:19:47 PM
May I take up the baton ?

Whats this ?

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLnKp1FK/Whats-this.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWV5gHvd)

................definitely not Australian.......

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 26, 2019, 04:23:30 PM
Why not Australian. Clearly meant for "down under" as well as "up here"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on March 26, 2019, 06:18:00 PM
May I take up the baton ?

Whats this ?

Cheers
Alfie

Confused ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on March 27, 2019, 01:08:46 AM
Quote
Why not Australian. Clearly meant for "down under" as well as "up here"

 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 27, 2019, 02:59:18 AM
I have seen it before, but since memory usually doesn't kick in I can't remember where.
In fact I have the picture in a folder called "funny pictures".

Definitely created by someone who likes to play it safe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on March 27, 2019, 06:18:44 AM
Quote
Definitely created by someone who likes to play it safe   
   :D

Couple of clues.....

We're in Germany 1913

It's not so much flown as an aeroplane, more as a form of entertainment  8)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 27, 2019, 08:40:06 AM

This is indeed one of a kind aircraft.
I cannot find it anywhere on the internet or in books  :D Perhaps I should look into "Circus books".

It might be something invented by that comedian team "Monty Python Flying Circus"  :D I love those old tv shows.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 27, 2019, 01:46:26 PM
Max ... try the barn storming pages ... can't search myself not at home at the moment. :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on March 27, 2019, 02:41:02 PM
Oooooo you're so close !

This aeroplane is a circus performer  8)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 27, 2019, 10:02:14 PM
 :D It is CRAZY !

The first purpose-designed airplane for inverted flight was probably a Grade monoplane which flew first in
the spring of 1914.The Grade Eindecker had landing gear on top and bottom.
Some named it the  "Tweer monoplane", but it was actually built by the Grade aircraft factory right after the inverted
flying craze was started by Pegoud in 1913.
Gustav Tweer was an aerobatics pilot (one of many at this time), who was famous for diving his airplane almost
 into the ground at flight shows.

Tweer monoplane - Германия - 1914
THE LATEST IDEA FOR LOOPING THE LOOP. - Pilot Gustav Tweer has been making trial flights on the above machine,
constructed so that he can land upside down if necessary, having, as is seen, chassis and wheels both above and
below the plaaes. He has been flying this machine at Bork.
---  http://flyingmachines.ru/Site2/Arts/Art4713.htm

(http://flyingmachines.ru/Images7/Flight/1914/399-1.jpg)

--- More here (in German) -- https://www.noz.de/lokales/osnabrueck/artikel/470826/april-1914-osnabrucker-flieger-begeistert-die-nation

BUT
Monty Python is still funny too ! :))

(https://media.giphy.com/media/HRp2zwNN9EtgY/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on March 28, 2019, 12:47:14 AM
Bingo !

Well done Max....not an easy one to find  ;)

Genuine lunacy here...imagine landing the Grade inverted......hanging from the straps, with your head skimming the ground  o_O

Your turn now.....I hand the baton to you  :)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 28, 2019, 03:50:28 PM

Thanks Alfie, it did take awhile to discover that last aircraft type. It is very unique.

Here is an easy one...

(https://i.imgur.com/Dk6FT6V.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on March 28, 2019, 07:56:32 PM
ROLAND CII
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on March 29, 2019, 02:30:12 PM
ROLAND CII

That is Correct !  ]cheers[
I think it was you who also painted the Skin-template for our airplane version (DBW-1916)  ;)  Fantastic skin-art!

Your Turn Stiv_069
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on March 29, 2019, 06:38:31 PM
Thanks Max.
That's not a hard question, who is this?
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXpF6RZT/568787.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7dSJzKK)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on March 29, 2019, 06:43:19 PM
I believe its the Farman F.120  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on March 29, 2019, 07:01:41 PM
close but not him.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 29, 2019, 09:59:51 PM
Farman F.123...

https://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php?ID=6497&ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=501&ANNEE=0&ID_MISSION=0&MOTCLEF=
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: stiv_069 on March 29, 2019, 10:23:00 PM
Farman F.123...

https://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php?ID=6497&ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=501&ANNEE=0&ID_MISSION=0&MOTCLEF=

Yes.
Your turn is graham
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 30, 2019, 02:18:39 AM
Cheers!


(https://i.postimg.cc/xT0bZCFC/Cockpit.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 30, 2019, 10:14:55 AM
SIPA S.200, camoed as a little mini Vampire?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on March 30, 2019, 03:11:43 PM
Certainly is.  :)

On the port side is famed test/race pilot Darryl Greenamyer.

Over to you mexchiwa.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 30, 2019, 07:44:37 PM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 03, 2019, 06:30:50 PM

Here is a strange airplane.

(https://i.imgur.com/l3l7qfg.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 04, 2019, 09:55:26 AM
According to Shumaker's site - it's a Sloane 4.
Never heard of it.

https://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Shumaker/13643.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 04, 2019, 04:57:57 PM

Great Graeme ! You are correct!

Its a very freaky looking machine.
Kind of reminds me of that old tv cartoon...

(https://media.giphy.com/media/zuilEuXceJCI8/giphy.gif)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on April 05, 2019, 02:30:08 AM
I believe the small additional aerofoils were added for stability and extra lift for use on the nascent air-mail routes.
One wouldn't want to try to roll that thing!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 05, 2019, 01:22:41 PM
Cheers Max!

Another from WWI...


(https://i.postimg.cc/YShjRZmM/img291.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on April 05, 2019, 02:24:35 PM
I believe the small additional aerofoils were added for stability and extra lift for use on the nascent air-mail routes.
One wouldn't want to try to roll that thing!
Hmmm … interesting, I thought they were a type of alerion.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 05, 2019, 08:07:12 PM


That looks familiar, I think we have this airplane flying in the DBW-1916
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on April 06, 2019, 04:31:08 AM
I believe the small additional aerofoils were added for stability and extra lift for use on the nascent air-mail routes.
One wouldn't want to try to roll that thing!
Hmmm … interesting, I thought they were a type of alerion.

ah; you are probably right, on further viewing I notice no aileron on main planes and control wires on the extensions. I was thinking of the mail-modified DH series.
Apologies for misinformation!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 06, 2019, 02:18:31 PM
That looks familiar.

I don't have much on this machine Max.
German.
1918.
Described as the world's first twin-engine single seat fighter biplane.
On a ground test an engine ripped from the framework and destroyed the aircraft.
Rudolf Geringer designed it.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 06, 2019, 05:22:39 PM


Ok, for a moment it looked like a French Caudron G.4 / G.IV,
but since you say its German, I have to search some more.

Rudolph Gehringer was hired as Pfalz's chief engineer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 08, 2019, 01:41:46 PM
Probably time to end this one. I could find no designation for it other than being a twin-engine fighter design from Hanseatische Flugzeug-Werke (Caspar).

OPEN HOUSE.

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hanseatische-flugzeug-werke-caspar-1918-nowarra-photo-89534217.html


(https://i.postimg.cc/x8pwxBsm/hanseatische-flugzeug-werke-caspar-1918-nowarra-photo-F5-JHPH.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn5Dk5pv/Caspar.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on April 18, 2019, 04:56:50 PM
Hello All,

Its been awhile since we had a Quest … try this one.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/VJsNdXL/sasguess59.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 18, 2019, 10:09:35 PM
By the wings and landing gear i search in google "Junkers 4 blades" :-[
There appeared the Ju-49 designed to investigate high-altitude flight and the techniques of cabin pressurization.
google turn? :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on April 19, 2019, 09:01:39 AM
Your spot on locopistion … it is the Junkers Ju-49.  :)

The Junkers Ju-49 was a German aircraft designed to investigate high-altitude flight and the techniques of cabin pressurization. It was the world's second working pressurized aircraft, following the Engineering Division USD-9A which first flew in the United States in 1921. By 1935, it was flying regularly to around 12,500 m (41,000 ft).

(http://www.unicraft.biz/germ/ju49/ju49-box.jpg)

The Junkers Ju 49 was developed entirely to investigate techniques for flight at high altitude. To this end, it had a specially developed engine and the first pressurized cabin in a German aircraft. The engine was the Junkers L88a, which combined two six-cylinder inline L8 motors into an upright V-12 and had a two-stage supercharger plus intercooler to sustain power at high altitudes. It produced 522 kW (700 hp) at about 5,800 m (19,000 ft). This engine drove a large four-blade propeller. The pressure cabin held the two crew. The original intention was for operation at about 6,000 m (20,000 ft).

Only one Ju 49 was built, carrying the civil registration D2688 and later (when German civil registrations changed from numbers to letters) D-UBAZ. It ended its life at the German research center (Deutsche Versuchsanstalt fur Luftfahrt) and crashed in October 1937.

Your turn locopistion, well done.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 19, 2019, 11:36:10 AM
Tanks DHumprey! ;D

go with one super easy to trey to realive the trivia! ;)

guess this!

(https://i.postimg.cc/76HfQhWz/guess194.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 19, 2019, 03:59:13 PM
No props?
Chase XCG-20?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on April 19, 2019, 04:45:01 PM
Graeme … I think your on to something there  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 19, 2019, 09:37:37 PM
Yep Graeme! ;D

you turn now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 20, 2019, 03:20:09 PM
Cheers Loco!



(https://i.postimg.cc/bJGVMy73/SOH.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 21, 2019, 03:49:11 PM
Polish.
First flight was just over two weeks ago.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 21, 2019, 11:38:48 PM
FLARIS LAR 1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on April 22, 2019, 03:37:11 AM
Welcome back James … its been awhile  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 22, 2019, 05:30:56 AM
That's the one.  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BKXQWgWavk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BKXQWgWavk)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 23, 2019, 10:46:25 AM
Thanks for the welcome back.

Here you go gents:

(https://i.postimg.cc/sg31V7d5/5-A0-F5098-C14-D-41-D6-BC91-4-D1435351-E7-F.jpg)

Have fun, and no cheating....


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 23, 2019, 12:04:21 PM
Cheating is cheating yourself.
You won't learn anything from that.
And welcome back from me too  😀
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 23, 2019, 01:12:18 PM
Hi James, welcome back, I hope you're fine and I see you're ready to drive us mad again.  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 23, 2019, 02:14:43 PM
Thank you both.

I aim to displease... :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 23, 2019, 03:40:45 PM
The Short Cockle...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Cockle


(https://i.postimg.cc/zXq3yYK7/img302.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 23, 2019, 03:52:11 PM
Congrats, Graeme, the engines are so tiny that I believed they were belt-driven by an engine in the fuselage.  ]salut[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 23, 2019, 06:48:28 PM
It was twin engined. The engines were mounted in the wing with extension shafts to drive the props.

Your turn Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 24, 2019, 04:06:52 AM
Cheers!

Time for someone else to have a go. Open House.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 24, 2019, 04:47:52 AM
Do any of you gents know what this is ?


(https://i.postimg.cc/C5kxsLnw/Whatisthis3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSYPzPR5)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 24, 2019, 05:00:32 AM
It's the Lanzi-Billard "Fleche" from 1910.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/34633/34633-h/34633-h.htm#page232
See also the text below fig. 136.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 24, 2019, 07:10:22 AM
Nope

Excellent resource sniperton  btw :P
Apparently L'A B C De l'Aviation by  Louis Gastine is still in print....I shall order a copy forthwith  ;D

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 24, 2019, 08:48:12 AM
Nope

You made me curious  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 24, 2019, 09:52:33 AM
Quote
You made me curious  :D 

Marvelous !

Hmmm... it's French, it's from 1911 and it's a "1st"....oh and the photo bottom right is very important

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 24, 2019, 10:45:51 AM
the photo bottom right is very important

Honestly, I can't see anything telling on it...
Anyway, some better photos:

http://www.precurseursaviation.com/marcay.htm
https://germo43.skyrock.com/3142035472-MARCAY-MOONEN.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on April 24, 2019, 11:02:47 AM
Yep you got her !
Apologies for the photo....it's scanned from a very old book  :D....the lower photo shows her wings unfolded
A De Marcay-Moonen....described as " The first practicable aeroplane with folding wings"...

Nice one sniperton....over to you  :)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 24, 2019, 11:45:18 AM
Thanks, but I have nothing in the attic, so it's open house.

"The first practicable aeroplane with folding wings"...

Funny, I came to the Fleche because this site (erroneously) claimed it a folding wing aircraft: http://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/Aviations_Attic/UFOs/UFOs.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 24, 2019, 05:45:27 PM
Let’s torture you guys more then!

(https://i.postimg.cc/XYq5x6zg/D30-F032-D-507-A-46-E0-A8-F0-86-FA54350-E0-A.jpg)


Good luck.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 24, 2019, 11:05:27 PM
Google has it, just saying.
But I have to admit I didn't know it from memory either.
Even though it has it's origin in my native town.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 25, 2019, 02:52:36 PM
Can't read German - but I'm pretty sure it's this machine...


(https://i.postimg.cc/NFdF7P1V/img303.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 25, 2019, 04:20:57 PM

Never seen that airplane before.
Looks like a German Grumman-Goose . I like the diferent tail design on it.


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 25, 2019, 05:52:50 PM
Absolutely right Graeme.

You’re up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 26, 2019, 03:13:50 AM
Open House.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 26, 2019, 03:49:10 AM
Hmmmm, should I? Nah, I’ll let someone else go.

Looks like it’s up to me to keep this thread alive.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm0WJ9cW/93-D4-A151-33-F6-4-E46-BBB8-2612-FB01-E3-CD.jpg)


Good Luck.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 28, 2019, 03:05:37 AM
The Benson B-12 Skymat.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 28, 2019, 09:08:49 AM
Not the Legchopper 1000?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 28, 2019, 04:56:02 PM
Correct again Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 29, 2019, 05:28:09 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/28SzPMf2/One.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 29, 2019, 04:37:42 PM


Its... its.... a human ice-cream cone  :D

(https://media.giphy.com/media/QjrrSbYaqgi1q/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 30, 2019, 12:28:30 AM
I’m not sure why but something is telling me that it comes from Austria-Hungary.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 30, 2019, 02:55:24 AM
I can't even tell what type of object it is  :-[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on April 30, 2019, 04:26:57 AM
OK.
It's French.
WWI.
He's in a gunner's position in front of an engine/prop. This is the starboard side.
It's a Trimotor.
Built, flown and crashed.  :)
Found it here...

http://airwar.ru/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on April 30, 2019, 08:10:12 AM
OK.
It's French.
WWI.
He's in a gunner's position in front of an engine/prop. This is the starboard side.
It's a Trimotor.
Built, flown and crashed.  :)
Found it here...

http://airwar.ru/

Those WW1 aviators were crazy. Built, flown and crashed ! LOL
What will they think up next ?!  :D

Every crazy idea was used. Once there was a pilot who used a ships "anchor" so he could fly over the enemy´s
airplane and grab it, or do damage to it  :D and yet another crazy pilot put a cannon on his wood airplane to shoot
at the enemy.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 01, 2019, 05:49:25 AM
Time to shut this one down and move on I think.
The NIEPCE et FETTERER DNF
From here...

http://airwar.ru/enc/bww1/dnf.html


(https://i.postimg.cc/tTmLLpjk/EXT680TC.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 01, 2019, 06:33:00 AM
Shame on us, but this bizarre airplane would have been hard enough to find even if we had the full photo.
Anyway, I wonder how the gunners were meant to operate in their position. A moustache trainer and a less formal cap were highly needed I guess  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 01, 2019, 03:21:31 PM


WOW!  8) That is cool.
You have discovered a most unique aircraft. I like its design.
Sort of "futuristic" and "Buck Rogers spaceship" in style  ;D

You never seize to amaze me. Thanks!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on May 02, 2019, 12:48:14 AM
+1
I've never seen that aircraft before.......
From your first photo I thought it might be a nacelle from an airship
In profile they have a dreadnought's prow  8)
A little more elevation on the engines and it could be a flying boat   :D

DNF.... :))

(https://i.postimg.cc/DzGN61X2/dnf-i.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Good choice Graeme

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 08, 2019, 01:54:49 AM
It's so silent here suddenly... looks like the quest has stalled.
Time to breathe life into it again.
Guess this:
(https://i.ibb.co/B4y01pZ/quest-2019-05-08.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 08, 2019, 02:03:26 AM
You are right. Sometimes time is in short supply

I think it is a General Aviation PJ-1 Arcturus
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 08, 2019, 04:50:37 AM
Correct LameHawk, that's one of the many names this kite was sailing under.
It's also known as "Fokker Aircraft Corporation of America FLB" ("flying life boat").

Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 08, 2019, 06:58:50 AM
Thank you

Exact name wanted for this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/MTpPYjh4/SASQuiz73.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on May 08, 2019, 05:19:16 PM
Is it by chance: The de Havilland D.H.82B Queen Bee ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 08, 2019, 05:22:26 PM
Not by chance. It most certainly is!
Early UAV.
Almost 500 built.

So - over to you  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on May 08, 2019, 09:12:28 PM
Thank you LameHawk  :)

This one should be easy … it's an O'de to Max-The-Hitman's addition to our sim.  :)

(https://i.ibb.co/c60rDh9/sasguess55.jpg)

As this one is very easy … exact name is required.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 08, 2019, 11:56:52 PM
Thank you LameHawk  :)

This one should be easy … it's an O'de to Max-The-Hitman's addition to our sim.  :)


Nope, I never did that. I think it was Cirx who made the "jet-man" 3d-model for the IL2-1946.

The REAL jet-man was invented by Yves Rossy. Exact name, I don´t know.  :-[



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
It has no exact designation. Rossy refers to the aircraft as Jetman
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 09, 2019, 01:02:37 PM


Flying-Homo-Sapien  :D 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2019, 04:55:33 PM
Max got it right  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on May 10, 2019, 01:29:07 PM
Actually it does have a name. :)

The Gryphon Single-Man Flying Wing

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x2sT9KoII_M/maxresdefault.jpg)

The Gryphon Single-Man Flying Wing is a parachute system whose Delta wing has micro-jet engines on board that can carry a paratrooper 110 miles on a half gallon of jet fuel. The wing has aileron and flap-like control surfaces along its trailing edge, and around 2 liters (0.5USgal) of jet fuel housed in flexible containers in its leading edge. The surfaces would be controlled by the parachutist using handles linked to servomechanisms. A parachutist could jump from up to 33,000ft using the system, with oxygen equipment and thermal clothing. On reaching an altitude of 3,000-5,000ft, the parachute is opened and the wing lowered on a cord to hang several meters below the user.

A military version is also being evaluated.

(http://www.hi-id.com/atcl/0606/gryphon%20single%20man%20flying%20wing.gif)

(https://img.newatlas.com/gryphonwingedsuit.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=max&h=670&q=60&w=1000&s=c163ab9d5a971ac852247415e217964c)

Open House  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 13, 2019, 07:39:03 PM
Guess an easy one!


(https://i.postimg.cc/8zm0V7gN/guess135.png) (https://postimages.org/)

cheers!
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 14, 2019, 03:59:33 AM

    ]idea[  Lockheed Martin F-35 prototype ! (photo taken near hangars in secret air base AREA-51)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 14, 2019, 04:02:02 AM
The one with the large unducted fan
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 14, 2019, 04:12:29 AM
Lock me in for the Martin Baker MB-3...

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 14, 2019, 04:38:06 AM
I don´t know about that.
I have found the real photo. The previous photograph was re-touched by the secret service to hide the real airplane.  ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/aPPatad.png)

 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 14, 2019, 04:46:15 AM
Ha! Very good  :P
There is just that little triangular thing that holds the tail up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 14, 2019, 10:05:34 AM
I agree with Max, who found the second picture that I was going to put as a help. ;D

But to avoid falling into contradictions with the rules of the trivia I'll have to give it to Graeme.

Wonderfull photo search Max! ;)

Graeme your turn! ]salut[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 14, 2019, 04:44:38 PM
I don´t know about that.
I have found the real photo. 

Now that, is impressive. Dunno why I thought it was the MB.3 last night.
I'd like to hand control over to you, Max.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 14, 2019, 05:28:35 PM
(Congrats to all involved, I enjoyed it very much. It was far not that easy as announced. As I see Graeme handles over the well-earned baton to Max who named the F-35 which is always a winner here  ;) )
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 15, 2019, 08:14:42 AM

No, no,
Graeme is the winner!   ]hello2[   
I think he guessed correct the mystery airplane, he should go next.

I just did that post with the F-35 as a joke. You guys know me, I am always joking around.  My life recently has been
so sad , that I try to have a few moments in my day by doing something to make everyone around me to be happy.
As the great Charlie Chaplin once said, " A day without laughter, is a day wasted in life". So I try to keep that thought
in my mind always.

Graeme go next good friend!   ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 15, 2019, 04:05:19 PM
Hello Max.
I'm sorry to read that life hasn't been kind to you lately - I do hope things improve. Like yourself I play ID sites/threads like this purely for fun and the knowledge gained.
I am particularly impressed with how you transposed the F-35 into the original image - and even including water and reflection onto it with the starboard wheel....

See what you can do with this.  :)

Cheers!

 

(https://i.postimg.cc/02Xks4Xh/EXT698TC.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on May 15, 2019, 06:51:02 PM
Kinds looks like a Ki-84 …
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 15, 2019, 09:48:11 PM
Looks Like a Ryan FR-1 Fireball without the jet engine and a corn cob radial very powerful for the double four bladed propeller :o
And is british.
Bristol centaurus engine?
Sea fury and firebrand period?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 16, 2019, 01:21:28 AM
Pretty sure it's got British roundels on the side
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 16, 2019, 09:57:34 AM
Blackburn B.48?  But it has a four blade prop, and the wing planform looks different...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 16, 2019, 03:50:07 PM
It is British.
Look very carefully at the "prop".

Not a Fury, Firebrand or a Firecrest, but it is from that period.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 16, 2019, 08:03:09 PM
Are all the blades meeting at 90deg?  Jet with a dummy prop?  (Still no clue what it would be)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 16, 2019, 10:35:45 PM
The closest thing I found is the Westland W.34 prototype of Westland Wyvern :-|
It differs from this by having no dihedral in the stabilizer and the Rolls royce Eagle H-block 22 pistons engine instead of the Armstrong Siddeley Python from the Wyvern :o

If it is what I risk, it looks better in that photo than in reality. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 17, 2019, 02:51:59 PM
Westland W.34 prototype

According to Flight - that's what it is.   :)
The contra-props are in alignment.

Over to you Loco.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2019, 04:07:54 PM
Tanks Graeme! :D
Sorry for the delay ... my country is in economic crisis and I have to work twice as hard to get the same ... ::(

Guess this! It is easy, although it does not seem at first look. ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g26QcrxS/guess175.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 17, 2019, 06:07:24 PM
Westland W.34 prototype

According to Flight - that's what it is.   :)
The contra-props are in alignment.

Over to you Loco.  :)

Not that I don't believe you, but please reveal your pictorial sources. These planes look quite different to my eyes, the wings are OK, but but the engine is, hmm...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 17, 2019, 07:30:18 PM
Sure.  :)
I have a one-on-one ID challenge with a guy from the UK who delves deeply into the Flight online site and he showed me this photo last week. I've sent him a message for more details - and I'll get back to you...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 17, 2019, 07:32:34 PM
Westland W.34 prototype

According to Flight - that's what it is.   :)
The contra-props are in alignment.

Over to you Loco.  :)

Not that I don't believe you, but please reveal your pictorial sources. These planes look quite different to my eyes, the wings are OK, but but the engine is, hmm...

Maybe I could be of some help...
Look at this webpage and the first photo posted on it (on top).
---- http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/2017/10/21/the-westland-wyvern-a-mighty-monster/
" - TS371, the first Wyvern prototype with a Rolls Royce Eagle engine. The photo was taken in December 1946 before its first flight. It has a bare metal colour scheme"

I believe it is the same photo as Graeme posted , but from a side view - Notice the contra-rotating props are in aligment and
the aircraft is placed in a concret circle.
If the photo was taken from behind the airplane, it would look as if it had only one set of props.
So Here is the same airplane photo original , but in better resolution...
- https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/Stock-Images/Rights-Managed/MEV-10992780
 ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 17, 2019, 07:36:01 PM
Cheers Max.  :)

Up above - Loco's twin looks like the Douglas B-23 Dragon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 17, 2019, 07:45:33 PM
Cheers Max.  :)

Up above - Loco's twin looks like the Douglas B-23 Dragon?

Cheers Dude!

A Douglas B-23 Dragon? Perhaps.
To me it looks like a miniature B-17 viewed from the top. 
I believe it is actually a B-18 Bolo

The same photo (viewed from the top) can be seen here...
- http://weric.info/b-18-bolo-bomber/
- http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=ForumsPro&file=viewtopic&t=14428&start=373&finish=1&printertopic=1
- https://www.aircraftinformation.info/gallery_bombers_piston.htm

(https://www.aircraftinformation.info/Images/B-18_01.jpg)

 ]thumbsup[

The Douglas B-18 Bolo is an American medium bomber which served with the United States Army Air Corps and
the Royal Canadian Air Force (as the Digby) during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
The Bolo was built by the Douglas Aircraft Company, based on its DC-2, and was developed to replace the Martin B-10.

By 1940, it was considered to be underpowered, to have inadequate defensive armament, and to carry too small a bomb load.
Many were destroyed during the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines in December 1941.

In 1942, the surviving B-18s were relegated to antisubmarine, transport duty, and training.
A B-18 was one of the first American aircraft to sink a German U-boat, U-654 on 22 August 1942 in the Caribbean.

First flight - April 1935
Introduction - 1936
Number built - 350
Nicknames - USA "Bolo" - Canada " Digby"

Bolos and Digbys sank an additional two submarines during the course of the war.
RCAF Eastern Air Command (EAC) Digbys carried out 11 attacks on U-boats.
U-520 was confirmed sunk by Flying Officer F. Raymes' crew of No. 10 (BR) Squadron, on 30 October 1942.
 east of Newfoundland. However, the antisubmarine role was relatively short-lived, and the Bolos were superseded
 in this role in 1943 by Consolidated B-24 Liberators.

(https://i.imgur.com/XKFNf88.jpg)

After the war, some of the Douglas Digbys were converted for ladies flight training, which were
also equipped with a small table and chairs in the rear of the aircraft just below the glass
cupola, and had a set of tea cups for "Tea time".   :D    (this part is totally fictional)


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2019, 09:27:58 PM
Siperton: I was not sure either, because if it were the wyvern you would have to see the great escape of the turboprop on one side of the fuselage and the elevator has positive dihedral and two small vertical fins ... :-[

I found it through the wikipedia article  :P where he cites the first prototype, with the eagle engine. :o

Max...Yes! ;D

As always you are the master of the search for the exact image!

This time he found the photo of the original decoy... the Douglas B-18 Bolo ;)

Honestly; I expected you to find the undercover photo. :-|
Where you clearely see it's a breand new version F-35P... ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvMVxTBc/f35-b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d729v8F4)

but hey, we'll give it to you for valid. ;)

Your turn Max!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 17, 2019, 09:44:38 PM
AAAAHAHAH! That sneaky F-35 is always in a stealthy diguise mode  :D
Great photo Locopiston! I am saving that for my collection.

Ok folks,
now keep your mind on THE AIRPLANE in this next photo "Guess that Airplane" !
The girl does not count, just look at the lovely classic airplane.

(https://i.imgur.com/M899JUD.jpg)

 ]sunny[  Extra bonus points if you can guess the exact version of the aircraft
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2019, 11:32:30 PM
I think I understood everything perfect ...

Her full name is Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" Boyer; is 5 '6 "(1.68 m) and is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBx7HJrM/Kate.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 18, 2019, 01:46:02 AM
Guess the "No step" sign doesn't count if you lie on it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 18, 2019, 02:45:29 AM
Thanks, Max!

If the photo was taken from behind the airplane, it would look as if it had only one set of props.
- https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/Stock-Images/Rights-Managed/MEV-10992780

Yep, it is the illusion due to shortening that makes the nose appear more bulky as if it were housing a radial engine...  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 18, 2019, 04:45:39 AM
Not that I don't believe you, but please reveal your pictorial sources. These planes look quite different to my eyes, the wings are OK, but but the engine is, hmm...

My friend got back to me.
See here...

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1947/1947%20-%201322.html?search=prototype

(https://i.postimg.cc/vH404PfM/Capture.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 18, 2019, 11:20:46 AM
I think I understood everything perfect ...

Her full name is Katherine Elizabeth "Kate" Boyer; is 5 '6 "(1.68 m) and is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Yes indeed, she is a HOT Cookie  :-*
but
What is the Airplane she is on?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 18, 2019, 02:33:15 PM
B-25J?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 18, 2019, 02:58:35 PM
Maybe even this particular bird: PBJ1

(https://i.postimg.cc/hP8T5Qg9/PBJ1-960-640.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2019, 03:35:37 PM
Theoretically it is the PBJ-1J with "kate" on top corresponding to the march warbirdpin up girls of 2019 calendar...

The PBJ-1Js that I have found have the nose of gunship.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kGfcJH69/PbJ-1J.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What makes me doubt is that this has a glass nose as if it were actually a B-25J-NC painted for that purpose.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 18, 2019, 04:21:03 PM

Three great answers from three great aviation fans!  ]hello2[

This is the B25-PBJ-1J and it is a glass nose version as seen by the picture posted by Lamehawk.
-It is this aircraft... https://www.cafsocal.com/our-aircrafts/our-aircraft-and-history/north-american-pbj/

Here is the full image has seen in the new 2019 "Warbird Pin-Up Girls" Calendar
(https://i.imgur.com/usPYA2X.jpg)

This is a dificult decision to pick just one winner, even tho you 3 all have guessed the mystery airplane,
I will pass the next post to Lamehawk, if that is ok with guys.

Cheers
MAX





Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 18, 2019, 06:06:37 PM
Lamehawk turn!  ]salut[

Supergood to me! ;D

i keep the extra bonus for exact name on plane and girl? o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 19, 2019, 05:33:48 AM
Thank you for the honour  :)

But I'll be ungrateful enough to present a really hard one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4V2H5mJ/SASQuiz74.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 19, 2019, 10:46:36 AM

...
I keep the extra bonus for exact name on plane and girl? o_O


Sure thing good buddy  8)   

Lamehawk, that is a dificult aircraft to track down.
I will begin looking at 1930s racer aircraft. It might be in that category
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 19, 2019, 11:31:49 AM
Time is basically correct.
But it is not a racer
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2019, 04:38:53 PM



Sure thing good buddy  8)   




Thank God!

(https://i.postimg.cc/CLx0qmx5/gracias-a-dios.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Hard fly to guess
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 19, 2019, 04:42:45 PM
Not easy. In fact, extremely difficult.  :-X
Note the paint scheme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 19, 2019, 06:10:19 PM
mybe like this :-[

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMy9BmKf/monoplane30.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Radial engine...
Low wing no dihedral...
three blades propeller...
golden age period...
2 seats??? o_O

Close thing i found is polikarpov i_180 :-|


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 20, 2019, 01:07:23 AM
Not Russian.
I don't know, but I think your colouring would be right
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 20, 2019, 02:42:37 PM
Not easy. In fact, extremely difficult.  :-X

This turned my attention to AviaQuiz - I use to play, but it just became too difficult.

Apparently it's the Spanish Società Costruzioni Aeronautiche Guidonia AQV.

I'm not even sure if Mel got the name right...

https://dauntless-software.com/aviaquiz/quizArchive.asp?id=539
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 20, 2019, 02:53:43 PM
Indeed, that's the one.  ;D
Interesting to see that no one there found it.

The little there is about the rather obscure plane: https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/aqv-and-italian-high-altitude-projects.11932/ (https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/aqv-and-italian-high-altitude-projects.11932/)

Just one thing, it's Italian. Not Spanish.

Your turn, Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 20, 2019, 03:40:21 PM
Dear oh dear - I can't even get the nationality right.  :(
Cheers for the link LameHawk - certainly a rare machine.  :)

Not so rare...

(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZpLGx0g/Another-Nose.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 20, 2019, 07:43:09 PM
Looks lika and unarmed prototype of Savoia Marchetti SM.89... But i dont think :-[
Maybe have 4 engines?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 21, 2019, 05:49:26 AM
Not Italian.
Twin engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 21, 2019, 09:22:30 AM
Not a G3M, is it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: max_thehitman on May 21, 2019, 05:07:41 PM

A Lockheed L.10 Electra ?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 21, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
It's British...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 22, 2019, 01:55:45 AM
Is it pre-war, and does it have a pitot tube in the upper nose?

Wellington?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 22, 2019, 02:42:56 PM
does it have a pitot tube in the upper nose?

I believe that's a long dorsal aerial.

Wellington?

Indeed.  :)  Vickers B.9/32 Type 271 Wellington prototype K4049...


(https://i.postimg.cc/15db2fgV/Scan0007.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 22, 2019, 03:01:15 PM
Yay! I knew if I kept throwing planes up, something would stick...   open house.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2019, 07:04:16 PM
Hello loyal patrons of the quest, I’ve returned but for a brief moment. I have recently become unemployed so I have a bit of free time.

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/kX8h506C/image.jpg)

Good luck!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 26, 2019, 08:05:37 PM
I hope your employment issues get sorted James.  :(

I found the missing caption from the left of your photo...

(https://i.postimg.cc/SssLg15M/Scan0014.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 26, 2019, 08:25:03 PM
A good coffee table book huh?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 27, 2019, 03:07:41 AM
A good coffee table book huh?

I think it works better as a coffee table.
Not featured in it (as is many others) is this machine...

(https://i.postimg.cc/CMzW4jqX/EXT703TC.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 27, 2019, 07:07:51 PM
Klemm plane?

or mybe an F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 27, 2019, 09:41:53 PM
Hi Loco.
Not from Klemm - not German.
Not from Lockheed Martin - not from the US of A.

Wiki says first flight was in 1934, designed as a bomber/torpedo bomber and only one built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 28, 2019, 01:08:22 AM
Believe it's either British or French
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2019, 01:39:33 AM
I'd agree with the british guess.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PrL1NwHh/856-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Tp6K4hhH)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on May 28, 2019, 03:35:04 AM
Well done Mike.  ]thumleft[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 28, 2019, 05:01:35 AM
Didn't do anything (yet) :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2019, 03:51:50 AM
Looks like it's time for a new quest.
Guess the plane:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Zm3zLRd/fun.jpg)
(no kidding)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on June 07, 2019, 06:07:49 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 07, 2019, 07:22:40 AM
F-35?
Inevitable, isn't it?
Indeed, that's an F-35 - to be precise, it's the extra radar reflector which is used to make the plane visible for ATC:
(https://i.imgur.com/SMHglX0.jpg)

Your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on June 07, 2019, 12:35:12 PM
(https://www.mediafire.com/view/3tgb3ufv44h5lu1/sas.jpg)

What is this plane?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Seb on June 07, 2019, 12:36:03 PM
https://www.mediafire.com/view/3tgb3ufv44h5lu1/sas.jpg

What is this plane?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BartheFr on June 07, 2019, 01:04:19 PM
Yak-38
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 17, 2019, 03:33:38 PM
taking into account that the previous trivia was correctly solved but never confirmed and the fateful fact that our beloved trivia is about to descend to the second page of "the lounge" I propose this double trivia to relive it. ;D

Guess this 2 planes! (exact name of both) ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDmzY4b2/guess617.png) (https://postimg.cc/YGmC7JGJ)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 17, 2019, 04:32:56 PM
Hello Loco!

Both are first prototypes. Top photo is the the Hawker Tornado and the lower is the Caproni Vizzola F.6M with the original DB 605 engine. Interesting comparison as they do look similar in some ways.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 18, 2019, 12:30:36 AM
Goood Graeme!

Close, but there is one that does not have the exact name (as I have it) ;)

I had it as Caproni Vizzola F-4 ... but researching your data I realize that your denomination is correct!

You turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 18, 2019, 02:23:30 PM
Cheers Loco!


(https://i.postimg.cc/FzTBwj10/A-Verty-Long-Nose.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 18, 2019, 03:24:09 PM
Can be nothing but Supermarine Swift F.7

https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/swift/survivor.php?id=258 (https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/swift/survivor.php?id=258)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 18, 2019, 11:47:18 PM
Certainly is mate.  :)
Over to you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 19, 2019, 02:30:20 PM
Maybe not the best quality photo

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNX8x3c9/SASQuiz75.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 20, 2019, 12:03:32 AM
ANBO VIII?

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/aww2/anbo8.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 20, 2019, 12:44:34 AM
Absolutely correct.
Your turn again, Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 20, 2019, 04:27:33 AM
Cheers - but I think it's time for an OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2019, 07:55:12 AM
Hello beautiful people! I’ve returned for but a brief moment.

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rFHvZzNt/92417704-C2-D2-471-D-AC12-9-F501-EA21752.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 21, 2019, 08:58:44 AM
Captured Global Hawk?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on June 21, 2019, 09:04:38 AM
F-35 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on June 21, 2019, 09:08:23 AM
Tend to think both suggestions are wrong.
Although I'm not sure this bird looks twin-engined
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 21, 2019, 12:19:25 PM
I assure you Lame, it has two engines.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 22, 2019, 12:23:42 AM
The Carden-Baynes Bee...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carden-Baynes_Bee
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 22, 2019, 04:23:29 PM
Right you are Graeme.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 22, 2019, 10:12:27 PM
Cheers James.


(https://i.postimg.cc/htYkkPSZ/Scan0043.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 23, 2019, 08:17:04 AM
DH 67/ Gloster Survey?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on June 23, 2019, 02:18:25 PM
That's the one!
Over to you...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on June 23, 2019, 06:15:18 PM
Gotta take a pass - open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 02, 2019, 07:33:39 AM
If you gentlemen got nothing else to do, here is a nice little one (BTW, are there any gentlewomen sheltering in this forum? - just wondering)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MHRwfJf1/SASQuiz77.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 02, 2019, 05:54:33 PM
It looks like a half-scale model of avro anson with the engines of its competitor the havilan dragon rapide also at scale ... the gypsy minor ...
Anyway, I think it's from some country that make cookies with a lot of butter... :-|

I think here more than anywhere else, have more chances of finding someone who identifies sexually as a atack helicopter, than the possibilities of finding a gentlewoman... ;D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 03, 2019, 01:41:49 AM
Don't know about cookies - but the beer is good
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 03, 2019, 05:44:55 PM
but the beer is good

German?
Gotha Go.150?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 04, 2019, 12:20:28 AM
A small military trainer, originally intended as a civilian aircraft.
Oh yes. You are absolutely right, Graeme.
Your turn  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 04, 2019, 03:29:35 AM
Cheers!
The beer continues to flow....


(https://i.postimg.cc/509GjCxZ/Front.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 04, 2019, 08:05:27 AM
Let 410?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 04, 2019, 08:22:55 AM
Nord 262?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 04, 2019, 04:49:53 PM
I was following on from LameHawk with the beer.
This too is German...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 04, 2019, 05:25:07 PM
Do-131 mockup?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 04, 2019, 08:01:18 PM
Not from Dornier, Loco.
Here's the full photo...


(https://i.postimg.cc/gjt5j1P9/Scan0056.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 04, 2019, 09:48:28 PM
Hamburger Flugzeugbau litle version of transall?!?!?!?! :-|

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 05, 2019, 05:59:06 PM
Hamburger Flugzeugbau litle version of transall?!?!?!?! :-|

Does look a little like a miniature Transall. MTO weight was predicted to be 6800 kg...

(https://i.postimg.cc/Njv6X5K0/Scan0060.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 06, 2019, 05:05:09 PM
Time to shut this one down.
Lots of versions planned - but it all came to nought...

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1977/1977%20-%202639.html?search=Air%20Metal

OPEN HOUSE.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kvv027TC/Scan0061.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 06, 2019, 07:04:29 PM
Damn! ::(

just that I was going to put on that!
It is the problem of living in the time zone contrary to the rest of the universe :-[

I thought that air metal was this

https://youtu.be/dUQJZOcvwEU
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 06, 2019, 07:07:16 PM
-withdrawn image of an F35-

No one gets slapped this time for this answer. :))
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 06, 2019, 07:12:26 PM
This plane was already posted thousands of times in this thread !!!!!  o_O
It's a Yakovlev yak-141 Freestyle, tuning by Chip Foose. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on July 06, 2019, 07:14:01 PM
I'm going to leave this to SAS~Storebror   :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 06, 2019, 07:42:00 PM
Oh what the shit? I just scrolled up and saw Mike recently posted it.. Ah, disregard my post. Still open round. I don't keep tabs on this Thread.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 07, 2019, 07:58:20 AM
Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/gjhKTQWF/78-B3-AD47-601-A-47-CD-AA68-CFFF8-CACB525.jpg)


Cheers!

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 07, 2019, 11:56:38 AM
That's the engine nacelle of your Pe-8 after it fell off from my rocket attack today :P

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 07, 2019, 08:18:39 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y01D4fHQ/Scan0065.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2019, 01:26:16 AM
Correct Graeme. Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 08, 2019, 02:22:22 AM
Cheers.

OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 03:41:28 AM
Give this one a try:
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVsTmG1H/quest-2019-07-08.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpswTLng)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 08, 2019, 06:25:01 AM
Curtiss A-3 Falcon
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 06:47:30 AM
Almost - close enough for me though 8)
Actually it's a paruvian model 35F "Export Falcon" aka "South American D-12 Falcon", equipped with a Curtiss D-12 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_D-12) engine.
That by the way was one of the first truly successful aluminum cast-block engines, paving way for more commonly known engines as the Rolls-Royce Kestrel and Junkers Jumo 210, which trace their design to the D-12.

Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 08, 2019, 06:58:02 AM
Thank you.

Here is an oddity

(https://i.postimg.cc/FHVCcYr0/SASQuiz78.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 07:53:40 AM
I think I've had that as a little boy, driven by a rubber-band ]read2[

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 08, 2019, 07:57:36 AM
An L-5 powered by a ceiling fan?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 08:06:39 AM
Joking aside, isn't that the "Quiet Airplane" L-5 used by the NACA sound lab group?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 08, 2019, 08:17:32 AM
Exactly.
That's the one. Forerunner of the YO-3 of Vietnam vintage.
The propeller had rubber leading edges!

Back to you, Big Brother
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 08:59:43 AM
Thanks LameHawk.

Try this one:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Zq8HSCY1/quest-2019-07-08-02.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TyPgj2D9)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2019, 10:19:09 AM
Pützer SR.57 Buzzard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 08, 2019, 11:09:20 AM
That man knows his business!
To be precise, it's an SR-57-2k (the ducted fan is a -2k feature).

Your turn Charles James 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2019, 06:45:25 PM
Thanks Mike,

This is perhaps my favorite of this type of aircraft:

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5Zrb3VD/B171-BEAB-9-EBF-4259-B0-E4-7-BF1-DDE28-E7-B.jpg)

Good luck.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 08, 2019, 07:13:44 PM
This is from page 400...

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.4788.html

Angus Aquila.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2019, 07:44:30 PM
I repeated myself!?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 08, 2019, 07:47:02 PM
Let me redo that if you’ll give me the chance.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QtbX0kjq/45-EF8498-733-D-478-C-A2-E8-E922-E4-F8-B722.jpg)

Now good luck!


James

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 08, 2019, 08:24:22 PM
I repeated myself!?

I've done that myself many times.
I believe your latest is the Linke-Hoffman R1. The invisible plane that remained visible...



(https://i.postimg.cc/G38YgHW1/Scan0066.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on July 09, 2019, 03:50:40 AM
'Invisible plane'?
Perhaps the fact that they were able to photograph the thing may have given an indication of it's effectiveness!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 09, 2019, 06:13:15 AM
Correct! Your turn Graeme.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 09, 2019, 02:17:36 PM
Cheers.


(https://i.postimg.cc/rpGyMdYH/Bloated.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 09, 2019, 02:30:05 PM
Quote
« Reply #2397 on: October 03, 2017
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 09, 2019, 11:57:06 PM
Quote
« Reply #2397 on: October 03, 2017

Ahh...had it before.  :)

Over to you LameHawk.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 10, 2019, 02:46:22 AM
Ahh...had it before.  :)

Consider that this is the 5328th post on the 444th page of this thread. With an average of 5 posts per quest aircraft, we must have gone over more than 1000 types. I guess we're very close to the limit where only very obscure prototypes or DIY aircraft can be a novelty. Perhaps it would be time to shift to ships or vehicles. Or to birds with ca. 10,000 species to have some perspective ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2019, 11:38:52 AM
That sounds like a challenge!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 10, 2019, 01:42:47 PM
It's amazing. 445 pages and really there have been very few duplicates.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 10, 2019, 02:49:26 PM
Guess I asked for it, having orignally posted the Aereon.

This one is not quite so obscure (I think)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jSGz2tcw/SASQuiz79.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2019, 03:04:32 PM
Arsenal-Delanne 10
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 10, 2019, 03:06:13 PM
Much too easy.  :(

Over to you, James

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2019, 03:14:57 PM
Thanks Lame,

This one should be pretty easy too and may have been posted before:

(https://i.postimg.cc/htzK58Vx/F5-CE3483-A85-A-451-C-AE82-8-B28-B0-F316-FC.jpg)

If we’ve already done this one then you can always try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y95r6bXb/C7-C24-FE2-3-C22-4600-80-B8-54-B86-BB093-A3.jpg)


Good luck,



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 10, 2019, 05:26:23 PM
Possibly the : REPUBLIC RC-3 SEABEE ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 10, 2019, 05:28:00 PM
The bottom pic could be the: N3N Canary ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 10, 2019, 07:16:41 PM
I think the amphibian is the Italian twin-boomer - SIAI Marchetti/Nardi FN-333 Riviera.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIAI-Marchetti_FN.333_Riviera
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flatlander on July 10, 2019, 09:25:08 PM
Did you do this one already?

(http://www.italianways.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IW_Caproni_Stipa_01.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 10, 2019, 10:24:58 PM
According to Wiki that's the 3/5th-scale replica (VH-SCZ) of the Caproni Stipa. Another site says it's 2/3rd-scale...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stipa-Caproni

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 10, 2019, 10:29:00 PM
have gone over more than 1000 types. I guess we're very close to the limit where only very obscure prototypes or DIY aircraft can be a novelty.

In the introduction to one of John W.R. Taylor's (Jane's ATWA fame) books he mentions that around 35,000 different aircraft have been built.
He wrote that in 1978.   :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 10, 2019, 10:29:40 PM
The bottom pic could be the: N3N Canary ?

Score one for DH

I think the amphibian is the Italian twin-boomer - SIAI Marchetti/Nardi FN-333 Riviera.

And a point to Graeme.

Now you two will fight to the death Gladiator style until one is victorious.


Cheers and good luck,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 10, 2019, 10:32:46 PM
DHumphrey it is then.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: DHumphrey on July 11, 2019, 01:37:33 PM
Actually Graeme … you have the honor, the original post was for the "top" pic, if we couldn't find it then see if we could guess the "bottom" pic. Although I had the correct guess, was for the bottom pic, you guessed correctly for the top one … so your turn.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 11, 2019, 02:34:00 PM
Thanks mate - but I'm traveling this weekend, so Open House/Round.

Cheers.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 11, 2019, 02:36:23 PM
DHumphrey - you are on again ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 12, 2019, 04:54:17 PM
Graeme called open house so I’ll give you a quick one.

No reverse image searches for this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRSj2vGN/E30-DBEAD-4290-442-B-BAC0-EF3851-BE4-B07.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 13, 2019, 12:08:58 PM
Northrop BT-1?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 13, 2019, 12:10:24 PM
BT-....      2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 15, 2019, 08:16:14 AM
You’re up Mex!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 15, 2019, 08:35:08 AM
I'll give it to von- I've got nothing (though I swear I did find a good one last night, in  a dream - if only it existed...)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 15, 2019, 08:38:35 AM
Hey, this one's about aircraft. Not ladies
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 15, 2019, 12:34:25 PM
I don't really have anything...open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 15, 2019, 02:06:02 PM
I can’t allow this thread to not be active.

This one will be really easy.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xkrwRgQ/0571-F7-AB-DA2-B-4-E9-C-8140-5-CAEF2959-E31.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 15, 2019, 03:53:49 PM
Could this possibly be Boeing B&W (replica)?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 15, 2019, 04:53:18 PM
Correct!

Your turn Lame.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 15, 2019, 04:59:16 PM
Thank you.

This one shouldn't be too difficult either

(https://i.postimg.cc/8khwgz3m/SASQuiz80.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 15, 2019, 05:24:14 PM
I know what it used to be...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 15, 2019, 09:04:23 PM
On Mark Marksman/Marketeer....?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 16, 2019, 07:13:17 AM
Not quite right, but close enough.
There were several companies that converted the Douglas B-26 into civilian use.

L B Smith Aircraft Corp. was one, so the plane is a Smith Tempo II.

So Graeme, you are on
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 16, 2019, 05:13:26 PM
Not quite right, but close enough.

You're very generous mate!  :)
It didn't look right, as the nose seemed longer and pointier, but I thought I'd take a stab.

Try this...


(https://i.postimg.cc/G3ZrHZZX/Cockpit.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 16, 2019, 08:06:21 PM
Pilates P-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 16, 2019, 08:28:37 PM
No Pilates here.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2019, 09:26:22 AM
The plane looks to be in German markings, but did it ever serve in the Luftwaffe?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 17, 2019, 05:36:36 PM
The owner has dressed it in German markings - but it's not German nor served with the Luftwaffe.

First flight was 1957....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 17, 2019, 10:41:35 PM
Is it a Nord 3202?

I’m pretty sure that this is the exact plane after a hard landing:

(https://i.postimg.cc/bJQhbQxG/FF444-EA6-5-FD1-4-C4-A-A1-B5-6-CB5-C72-AF9-CA.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 18, 2019, 01:28:58 AM
Spot on James!  ]thumbsup[


(https://i.postimg.cc/5t44K7JZ/Scan0062.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 18, 2019, 07:25:10 AM
OMG :o
They should have got shot for applying that painting to this bird.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 18, 2019, 07:27:23 AM
It does seem to have been sabotaged ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 18, 2019, 07:59:40 AM
The aircraft itself looks like a cross between a Chipmunk and a lawnmower
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 18, 2019, 08:12:16 AM
So now it is in lawnmower mode! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 18, 2019, 09:08:06 AM
Tail makes me (very vaguely) think about a Ju-87B...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 18, 2019, 01:18:33 PM
Try this one gents:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYxdrSRg/6-C4-EB284-FC98-490-F-A0-B2-1636-C32700-F8.jpg)

Good luck.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 18, 2019, 03:42:09 PM



(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0Z7L1qX/Scan0068.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 18, 2019, 06:44:41 PM
Correct Graeme!

I would have also accepted the Potez 56E or OR-31


Your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 18, 2019, 07:44:54 PM
Another paint scheme...


(https://i.postimg.cc/xTMNPw6g/British.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 18, 2019, 09:23:20 PM
The yak (52?) used to film DUnkirk
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 19, 2019, 05:14:03 AM
That's him!  :)

All yours...

(https://i.postimg.cc/G2x918pH/Supermarine-Spitfire-with-IMAX-Camera-Dunkirk-movie-850x415.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 19, 2019, 08:18:26 AM
I've actually got one this time:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSXWC3Zd/xplane11.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2019, 10:48:51 AM
Langley Aircraft Corporation XNL-1/Twin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 19, 2019, 01:53:44 PM
Yessir. You’re in control now
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2019, 02:45:26 PM
Thanks Mex,

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/MK0f0Tk2/36-B62-D7-A-16-E1-49-F9-A429-8890-FF148-F77.jpg)

Good luck!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 19, 2019, 03:42:52 PM
Nieuport Ni-140
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2019, 04:52:15 PM
Correct Graeme.

You’re up.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 19, 2019, 08:30:07 PM
Cheers!


(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp6W0gvX/Scan0067.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 20, 2019, 01:47:33 AM
Helicopter ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 20, 2019, 03:21:35 AM
Helicopter ?

Indeed.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 20, 2019, 03:46:37 AM
Lockheed ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 20, 2019, 04:09:05 PM
Not from Lockheed...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 21, 2019, 06:34:41 AM
This one?
Sikorsky HR2S-1W

(https://i.postimg.cc/vHLjLwg9/sik-s-56-aew-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 21, 2019, 04:53:40 PM
This one?

Yes.  :)

Over to you LH.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 22, 2019, 07:08:41 AM
And the designation of this oldie (but goldie)?
(https://i.postimg.cc/SN12DfZr/SASQuiz76.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 25, 2019, 08:25:19 AM
Ok, the guy on the left looks Asian and the guy and the guy on the right looks sad. The plane. Seems to have two cockpits, close together.  I’m guessing it’s British - dH? 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 25, 2019, 08:42:16 AM
dh it is.
And designation?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 25, 2019, 03:02:20 PM
Jupiter DH 4?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 25, 2019, 03:24:55 PM
You are in fact so close that I'll give it to you.
It is a de Havilland  DH9J,  with a Jaguar  engine.
And the occasion according to Flight:
"His Imperial Highness
Prince Chichibu, the
second son of the
Emperor of Japan, ex-
perienced the pleasures
of flying for the first
time at the Stag Lane
Aerodrome ."
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on July 25, 2019, 06:25:50 PM
Nice.  ]thumbsup[

A little more on the J model...


(https://i.postimg.cc/T37QRPzB/Scan0079.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 25, 2019, 08:20:04 PM
I wasn’t really that close...  Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 26, 2019, 12:52:45 AM
I think you were.
The "9" builds on the "4". Little external difference.
And the "J" used both Jaguar and Jupiter engines
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 27, 2019, 08:40:01 AM
Except for the plane and the engine I was spot on!   ;)

Anyway, open house - I don't have anything...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 27, 2019, 12:04:40 PM
This aircraft (believe it or not) has better performance than a Lockheed Model 10A Electra.

Here you go:

(https://i.postimg.cc/28YyrBkg/C9-A752-DA-08-F7-4-B9-E-8-B24-44-A0-C20-FD8-A0.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 27, 2019, 01:29:32 PM
It's the General Aircraft ST-18 Croydon
Ended its life ignominiously on a coral reef in the Timor Sea.
Somewhere I have seen pictures of the poor thing lying there
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 28, 2019, 01:44:49 PM
Correct Lame,

You’re up!



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 28, 2019, 01:53:09 PM
Far away from my computer.
Have to declare open round
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 31, 2019, 02:06:10 AM
Quote from sniperton #5328

Quote
  With an average of 5 posts per quest aircraft, we must have gone over more than 1000 types. I guess we're very close to the limit where only very obscure prototypes or DIY aircraft can be a novelty. Perhaps it would be time to shift to ships or vehicles. Or to birds with ca. 10,000 species to have some perspective ;)

......forget birds.......fish are the way to go  ;D

Q: what lunatics dreamt up these beauties, when and what happened next...... o_O
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrF2TBC5/fish1A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4mVz12vD)  (https://i.postimg.cc/j5X499VK/fish2A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYJPgx60)



Apologies for the frivolity....I'm on holiday and just back from the BEACH  8)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 31, 2019, 02:29:47 AM
By the way...


(https://i.postimg.cc/G29DGyx8/pvg0tu2ijjt11.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 31, 2019, 02:31:57 AM
Alouette?
Interesting camouflage, by the way
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 31, 2019, 02:40:38 AM
I just found the pic without any further info, but belonging to the Indian Navy it can't be other than the Alouette I guess.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on July 31, 2019, 05:46:16 AM
But... WHY????  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on July 31, 2019, 10:38:36 AM
Fish glide effortlessly through water....so if you want your balloon / helicopter to glide effortlessly through the air you make it like a fish

Obvious when you think of it   ;)

Question is....who thought of the idea first  ?

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on July 31, 2019, 12:14:30 PM
I might understand this if it was an underwater helicopter.
Alouette sous-marin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on July 31, 2019, 01:29:54 PM
Alouette sous-marin
;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/GhZHdZvZ/s-l1600.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNLMTpsR)

What about starting another game with planes named after raptor birds, common birds, dive birds, fishes, sea animals, sea monsters, etc?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on August 03, 2019, 03:06:02 AM
.......ah, all quiet on the western front.....

Looks like there's no fish balloon experts available, so I'll reveal all....

The first one is a project suggested by M de Saint-Just in 1784 on seeing the Montgolfier brothers first attempt
He thought making the balloon like a fish would increase it's speed & maneuverability.......forgot to add landing gear   :-[  FAIL

The second one is the Pauly & Egg Dolphin ( I'm not making this up)
Made by S.J Pauly and Durs Egg in 1816 in Knightsbridge England. It was 90ft long 24ft wide and 30ft high filled with Hydrogen
Was propelled and steered by oars  and had a movable weight on a line from the car to the tail for balancing
Unfortunately Pauly died before the ship was completed and the project was abandoned   :-[  FAIL

I originally thought oars would be rubbish to steer and propel any sort of flying machine......and then I saw this

https://www.festo.com/group/en/cms/10224.htm

Perhaps Pauly & Egg were right after all   :D

Anyway, enough of this piscean diversion  ;)

OPEN HOUSE
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on August 04, 2019, 01:11:27 AM
Looks like there's no fish balloon experts available, so I'll reveal all....

Sorry, Alfie, I mistook them for pure phantasy illustrations and misregarded the option they represented something real...  :-[

The fish balloon concept does work, see here some remote controlled ones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIJINiK9azc
 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 04, 2019, 01:11:19 PM
My cats would love this!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 06, 2019, 06:27:31 PM
Since we’ve gotten far off topic, allow me to bring us back to the root of this great thread.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/MpYXZcg1/18-B8-FDF1-6-A36-403-C-AABB-1-C022-B1-DF426.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 06, 2019, 11:22:52 PM
Italian ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 06, 2019, 11:26:08 PM
The girl in the back?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 07, 2019, 06:00:21 AM
I've seen this before, isn't this an experimental development of the Il-2 - can't remember the correct designation, obviously it was a developmental dead end and not many were produced?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 07, 2019, 08:22:13 AM
Radoye is the closest so far.

It is Soviet, it is an improvement over the Il-2 and it goes by the exact same designation as another Ilyushin design similar to the Lockheed 188.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2019, 08:32:19 AM
It is Soviet
Olga, master butcher from Владивосток
(https://i.postimg.cc/GtvRZJBh/11637478.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 07, 2019, 11:36:30 AM
Phwoarr...I would :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on August 07, 2019, 05:34:31 PM
I'm sure her axe is somewhere in the rear cockpit...


(https://i.postimg.cc/yxBqNQn2/Olga.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 07, 2019, 11:16:52 PM
Almost right.

1: Igor. He's in love with Olga.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gcVXphL1/igor.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3WwJCdBZ)

2: Meat storage
3: Olga
4: Mincer
5: Meat ball throwers
6: Igor's fart exhaust
7: Olga's fart exhaust
8: Cesspit

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 08, 2019, 08:02:20 AM
Graeme, you are correct.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on August 08, 2019, 08:15:40 PM
Cheers James.


(https://i.postimg.cc/VvSYX8Nr/Cockpit.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 09, 2019, 08:25:23 AM
I believe this plane had retractable undercarriage...  😉
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 09, 2019, 09:09:44 AM
OK a total shot in the dark here - Boeing XB-15?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on August 09, 2019, 04:42:51 PM
I believe this plane had retractable undercarriage...  😉

I've been rumbled! Yes, an unusual undercarriage.   :)

OK a total shot in the dark here - Boeing XB-15?

No mate, this is a British aircraft...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 09, 2019, 04:51:17 PM
But is it a plane, or rather a seaplane ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on August 09, 2019, 05:37:53 PM
Flying-boat/float-plane.   :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 10, 2019, 05:23:43 AM
By Blackburn ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 10, 2019, 12:05:05 PM
Was it the Blackburn B20, with the retractable floats?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on August 10, 2019, 01:57:01 PM
Yep - Blackburn B-20. Well found.  :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_B-20


(https://i.postimg.cc/1Xw71k0j/Scan0093.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 10, 2019, 04:29:48 PM
This would stump me but I doubt it will be much trouble for this bunch:


(https://i.postimg.cc/Jht2T8cB/Screen-Hunter-40.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 10, 2019, 05:18:57 PM
Ryan Fireball?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 10, 2019, 11:20:36 PM
Correct. Your turn  Radoye.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on August 11, 2019, 03:55:29 AM
"Ryan Fireball" a most unfortunate name for an aircraft.
As to the Blackburn B20. Prototype crashed and 2 crew lost. How was it that Blackburn was awarded so many military contracts? Nearly all of it's production was sub-par.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 11, 2019, 06:24:32 AM
Correct. Your turn  Radoye.

I got nothing, open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: merco911 on August 11, 2019, 10:53:54 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4Vtx5gr/20190221-105738.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/68tvsCnR)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: macgiver on August 11, 2019, 12:24:37 PM
M-15 Belphegor, but there was already a question about this plane in DHumphreys "Reply #4856"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 11, 2019, 03:51:29 PM
It’s been far too long since the last post.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjfYbF0M/C21-A0-B02-F348-4-A0-D-B7-F4-8-ABB6-EA09-ED3.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 11, 2019, 03:55:00 PM
Bratu 220
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 11, 2019, 05:15:39 PM
Indeed Lame.........did you reverse image search it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 12, 2019, 01:19:09 AM
No, I didn't.
I just remembered it being French, and the somewhat special configuration made it rather easy to dig up.
Note the time stamp on my answer. I might be able to do a reverse image search in that time but I'd have to be very quick.
I can only agree with you. This place has been too dormant over the summer  (or winter), so I'll be back again later in the day with something nasty - I hope
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 12, 2019, 07:29:42 AM
Sounds good. Can’t wait.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 12, 2019, 08:04:28 AM
OK, what's this?

(https://i.postimg.cc/9FjDFchc/SASQuiz81.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 12, 2019, 08:05:14 AM
A mistake.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 12, 2019, 08:42:22 AM
Likely.
Not overly successful
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 13, 2019, 06:32:13 AM
It reminds me of this for some reason:

(https://i.postimg.cc/RC86NVMG/5-C0-CD56-F-5-F91-4-F3-A-A93-E-B902-DE4-B0-EAD.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 14, 2019, 11:23:03 PM
American
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 15, 2019, 07:48:55 PM
The landing gear struts look very Bellanca-ish, is it some version of the Bellanca 77?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 16, 2019, 08:46:59 AM
I tried to cut the picture so it would be possible to see the Bellanca peculiarity.

So, mexchiwa, your keen eye hit the nail right on the head (so to speak).
I haven't been able to find the precise variant, but it looks like something between the Bellanca bomber and a civilianised float version.

So over to you.

(https://i.postimg.cc/76GJcFR4/bellanca-77-140-24563880774-23d6bb0f57-o.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4d6smw7t/o9036v.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5NNb2BxY/Bellanca-floats.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 16, 2019, 09:31:12 AM
I got nuthin.  Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2019, 05:19:02 PM
Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/dV6MyRCC/4-E056-C2-B-9-C6-B-40-EF-9274-1-C6241-B542-EA.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 17, 2019, 04:37:48 AM
I don't want to try that, even trying a Heinkel 177 seems more reasonable.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 18, 2019, 02:55:49 PM
As usual couldn't remember where I had seen this before, so it took me a while.

Loire 250
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 18, 2019, 09:41:27 PM
Indeed Lame,

You’re up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2019, 07:19:54 AM
Right.

And this sleeping beauty(?)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4SHCVDQ/SASQuiz82.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 19, 2019, 07:42:15 AM
Fairchild AT-21 Gunner
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2019, 07:44:28 AM
Oh, well. That was quick!
Back to you, James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 24, 2019, 07:08:41 AM
Seems James has gone AWOL
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 24, 2019, 03:49:57 PM
Sorry, a bit busy lately.

I’ll put one up tonight.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 28, 2019, 07:12:54 AM
Try this one guys:

(https://i.postimg.cc/bND6Ds0Y/757-B4725-BD06-4-B5-D-8-CB1-58-A91-FAFC984.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 28, 2019, 07:21:56 AM
Why so pixelated?
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xvs5Vkz2/M-3-Bonzo-1948-3.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 29, 2019, 04:57:35 PM
Why so pixelated?

Possibly scanned?

Looking at the framework on some old silhouettes of single engine light aircraft from the 40's and 50's (assumptions) I've found something similar on...

Lombardi.
Nardi.
Mraz.
Nord.

My choice...

(https://i.postimg.cc/c1Mdyns7/Scan0128.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 30, 2019, 01:47:18 PM
One of those is correct Graeme,

But which one?


Mwahahahahaha!




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 01, 2019, 01:38:46 AM
Lock me in then for the Mraz M-3 Bonzo...

(https://i.postimg.cc/sXNQgS9X/810-NDch-UVSL-SX450.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 01, 2019, 05:08:09 PM
That’s it Graeme!

You’re turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 02, 2019, 12:02:20 AM
Cheers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/25NrB5gJ/Scan0132.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 02, 2019, 12:45:29 AM
A bad name for an airplane after the late 70s...?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 02, 2019, 12:48:16 AM
Something like "Groundhog" or similar?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 02, 2019, 02:58:07 AM
Something like "Groundhog" or similar?

As in A-10? No mate.

A bad name for an airplane after the late 70s...?

I think you're onto me....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 04, 2019, 12:08:55 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/gcX9vyQJ/Scan0134.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 04, 2019, 12:58:09 AM
Ah, yes.
This one had slipped my mind entirely.
The Temco TT-1 Pinto
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 04, 2019, 01:41:35 AM
Nicely done LameHawk.

Over to you.  ]thumright[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 04, 2019, 06:55:38 AM
Thank you.

A nice little one here

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGrCw2Lk/SASQuiz83.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 06, 2019, 03:43:26 PM
Anything unique about this biplane?

Construction method?  Country of origin?

Landing gear arrangement looks a little weird
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 06, 2019, 03:45:52 PM
Nothing unique, I believe.
But let's narrow it down to Germany
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 06, 2019, 07:34:27 PM
Heinkel?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 06, 2019, 10:37:08 PM
It looks like a Heinkel because the two design engineers just left Heinkel and went to the company in question where this aircraft was their first design.
6pcs built (other sources mention just two).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 06, 2019, 11:55:01 PM
Cheers for the clues LameHawk and Mike.

The Blohm und Voss Ha 135...

(https://i.postimg.cc/MGCsxCSs/Scan0136.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 07, 2019, 01:20:23 AM
That's right, Graeme  ;D
You again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 07, 2019, 02:08:39 AM
Cheers mate!

Try this. Plenty of clues available if needed...


(https://i.postimg.cc/6645wFdR/Scan0133.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 07, 2019, 02:10:58 AM
It's a Burberry jacket
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 07, 2019, 02:20:19 AM
4 Burberry jackets.
British.
First flight in 1988.
Quite fast at 540mph...

 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 07, 2019, 09:52:46 AM
Named after a big cat, but not a Jaguar?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 07, 2019, 12:11:06 PM
Everytime I attempt to search this plane I get absolutely zero results
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 07, 2019, 04:13:47 PM
Named after a big cat, but not a Jaguar?

Yes.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 07, 2019, 09:09:40 PM
Wait just a damn second!

It’s a CMC Leopard.

I initially discounted it because I couldn’t find pictures of the interior.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 07, 2019, 11:52:13 PM
That's the cat James.  :)

Over to you...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMC_Leopard


(https://i.postimg.cc/dQB47D2K/Scan0131.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 08, 2019, 05:05:46 AM
Try this duckling:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nrQYQ34R/0-B225-D87-126-B-4-E35-87-CC-90-F5750-A5641.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 08, 2019, 06:20:03 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 08, 2019, 09:13:55 AM
Gotta be French, right?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 08, 2019, 09:16:43 AM
The French made some particularly ugly aircraft during the twenties.
Gotta be French
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 08, 2019, 04:48:27 PM
Take-off distance was a mere 80 metres...

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKkvw7JL/Scan0137.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/65bDwBKL/20191009-094433.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 08, 2019, 05:01:48 PM
That’s it Graeme!

Another one of my aircraft from my imaginary air forces.

Your turn bud,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 08, 2019, 08:59:01 PM
Cheers!

But it's time for OPEN HOUSE.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on October 09, 2019, 07:21:53 AM
Hmmm

Who's this ?
What's this ?
.....and what was the point ?


(https://i.postimg.cc/0N03dqd6/TP.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 10, 2019, 03:04:38 AM
Indeed what is the point? The props aren't counter-rotating!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 10, 2019, 03:56:13 AM
The full story of the aircraft is available here: https://oldmachinepress.com/2017/05/05/rumpler-loutzkoy-taube-aircraft/

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Alfie Noakes on October 10, 2019, 03:48:52 PM
Nice try I thought.......
If you want to give your standard Rumpler Taube some Oomph...stick a second motor in......

It's obvious

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1njx87c/rumpler-loutzkoy-taube-argus-engines.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

That's a very HEAVY Taube  ::(

Ho Hum

Over to you Mike........

Cheers

Alfie
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2019, 04:17:46 AM
Mike never claimed his “prize” so in order to keep this alive, I will commandeer this thread.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YC719z8L/2355-A73-E-AB28-4242-92-B9-346209-C50-A2-A.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on October 15, 2019, 04:52:37 AM
http://jn.passieux.free.fr/html/Fleetster.php (http://jn.passieux.free.fr/html/Fleetster.php)

 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2019, 06:19:21 AM
Jesus that was fast!

On to you Gerhard.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on October 15, 2019, 06:32:45 AM
Quote
Jesus that was fast!

Because it was that easy.  :D

(https://i.ibb.co/RN3ZS9n/That-was-fast.jpg)

On to you P51  ;)

 ]cheers[

Gerhard

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2019, 08:26:41 AM
Mike never claimed his “prize”
I'm sorry, totally forgot.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 15, 2019, 08:30:17 AM
"Failure is not an option."  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2019, 08:51:26 AM
Yes Sir, I beg for beheading.
At least a Luger if you agree.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 15, 2019, 09:00:12 AM
I did in fact inherit a Luger from my father!
But when I did I quickly passed it on to the police.
So you should be safe for now.
Come to think of it, I also inherited a sabre from my grandfather. It must have been for ornamental use only - it's not able to behead anything or anyone.
So relax and perhaps enjoy a whisky before dinner
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2019, 10:16:52 AM
Fine then,

This will be more of a challenge methinks.

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCHQ6YBM/5-FFBF7-BD-640-F-4-F6-C-88-BD-2-C65792-A2-A40.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 15, 2019, 11:15:39 AM
Nixon Special perhaps.

Ref. New England Air Museum
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2019, 11:42:01 AM
You guys are on the ball today!

You’re up Lame.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 15, 2019, 02:42:10 PM
You make it easy for us, James ;)

Nice streamlined thing here

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7g1gNkM/SASQuiz84.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 15, 2019, 09:24:41 PM
I'm thinking the Polish Lampart...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL.48_Lampart

(https://i.postimg.cc/fytVwpVK/Scan0140.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 16, 2019, 01:35:52 AM
The photo is from an aircraft exposition in Paris in 1938.
Which means this is in fact a PZL 38.
The 46 and the 38 being so closely related, I'll pass the baton to you, Graeme
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 16, 2019, 03:50:55 AM
The photo is from an aircraft
That's as far as I got :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 16, 2019, 06:07:36 AM
Thanks for the PZL leniency LameHawk.  ]thumleft[


(https://i.postimg.cc/c4bqNx2q/Scan0141.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 16, 2019, 03:12:56 PM
Soviet, but not Russian....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 16, 2019, 03:34:00 PM
Ag plane?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 16, 2019, 07:55:09 PM
It didn’t have to fly far to get to Sweden - just over the Baltic. Same engine as a Yak-55
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 17, 2019, 04:59:50 AM
Yes, a 2-seat agricultural machine - from Lithuania. Homebuilt aircraft put together from a variety of cropdusters. First flight was in 1989. The photo was shot (1992?) at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 222 fly-in at Barkaby, near Stockholm, Sweden...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 17, 2019, 08:51:37 AM
I’ll go ahead and answer - Kensgaila VK-8
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 17, 2019, 05:33:39 PM
Kensgaila VK-8

Well done sir!  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 18, 2019, 10:38:32 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/YGknhj1x/xplane12.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGknhj1x)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2019, 11:45:14 AM
Now you are being nasty  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 18, 2019, 11:50:58 AM
Hints are 50 cents each, or three for a dollar
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 18, 2019, 03:14:12 PM
Possibly an F-82?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 18, 2019, 07:50:11 PM
Not a Twin Mustang, but right country and era
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 19, 2019, 12:44:11 AM
Looks like this to me:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8865/17846455656_9af1e236bd_o.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 19, 2019, 12:57:07 AM
That would be it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 19, 2019, 05:54:29 PM
A Phantom I....I would have never guessed.

Great job Mike!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on October 19, 2019, 08:17:23 PM
Looks like a F2H banshee
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 19, 2019, 09:50:01 PM
It’s definitely a FH Phantom.


This is a Banshee:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8kw8Z6QX/7-CAAC5-FA-51-C3-4750-B6-DA-B3-FC2-FA309-BC.jpg)

And this is a Phantom:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VkgD8jg2/23-A228-F8-6-FA4-4-F81-B8-E2-708-E7-F253-F1-D.jpg)

Note the jet nozzles and the placement of the horizontal stabilizer.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 20, 2019, 12:16:30 AM
Indeed.
If the baton has been put into my hands, I forward it to James hereby.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 20, 2019, 05:38:09 AM
Thank you Mike. That’s very kind of you.

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HsjvRwSn/E9-B40571-DBDE-41-E9-BDE1-15-F4-B4-B650-C0.jpg)

Good luck.




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 21, 2019, 03:05:00 PM
Total stab in the dark:  1/8 scale aerodynamic model for the Concorde?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 21, 2019, 03:06:50 PM
Must be Place de la Concorde
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 22, 2019, 03:10:30 AM
A Pou du ciel of some kind...not a Mignet. Is it a Newton?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 22, 2019, 08:19:20 AM
Neither BD
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 22, 2019, 02:50:52 PM
The Scooter?

(https://i.postimg.cc/sXQ7DFb0/Scan0142.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 22, 2019, 03:03:32 PM
You got it Graeme!

Good job buddy. I’ll be sure to do difficult ones like this in the future.

Looks like it’s your turn.




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 22, 2019, 08:06:08 PM
Cheers James.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Qxy5FP4c/Scan0143.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 23, 2019, 12:00:38 PM
I honestly can’t tell if this is a glider, a helicopter or a blimp. Or which way is forward.  Or why the guy is lying down like that
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on October 23, 2019, 01:20:11 PM
This guy got into an argument about the P-51 flight model that got so deep, he got the bends. Now he is in a decompression chamber.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 23, 2019, 02:01:40 PM
I honestly can’t tell if this is a glider, a helicopter or a blimp. Or which way is forward.  Or why the guy is lying down like that

Twin engine (Lycoming IO-540) amphibian. Wiki says the first flight was in 1991 - only two built. Dunno why the guy is doing that, probably just to illustrate the enormous space - aft.
Meanwhile, at the front...

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYwRYmdY/Scan0145.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 23, 2019, 02:07:38 PM
Donnerwetter!
Is it yellow?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 23, 2019, 06:43:22 PM
This one is white - but there was a yellow one..... :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on October 24, 2019, 06:16:26 AM
looks to be a Wilson global explorer
(https://i.postimg.cc/1XNnsfBZ/Wilson-Global-Explorer-N376-LC-1-Santa-Fe-NM-25-06-95-R-edited-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 24, 2019, 03:28:37 PM
That's him.  ]thumright[


(https://i.postimg.cc/c4dq99Kb/Scan0147.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on October 24, 2019, 06:28:50 PM
See if you all can figure out this one...
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMQbJrNs/The-Challenge.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94NGzz5K)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 24, 2019, 11:54:52 PM
Looks very much like a Tu-144 cockpit.
It's a bit odd that the control colums have slightly less buttons than usual and the addon panel in the center/top is so small, but nevertheless, it should be a Tu-144.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on October 25, 2019, 04:25:48 AM
Yep you got it mike, it seems my knowledge of obscure Soviet aircraft was too easy for you all
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 25, 2019, 04:26:26 AM
Mmmmh... I would not say that Tu-144 is an obscure aircraft...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on October 25, 2019, 04:30:40 AM
Yes but who else but us airplane nerds knows it even existed?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 25, 2019, 05:47:40 AM
Thanks Flanker.
Time for something easier.

Please name which the navigator of the aircraft on this photo has been in service on during the first 5 months flying time.
Alternatively, tell the name of his daughter's dog:

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5MTncS6/p2Xmfp1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJTqgXDm)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 25, 2019, 08:12:41 AM
Мла́дший сержа́нт Victor Oblyenko.

His daughter’s name is Nadia.

Her pet dog is named Masya.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 25, 2019, 08:15:24 AM
So you've been the one who had a bit of how's your father with Nadia?
Anyway, the baton goes to: James

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 25, 2019, 08:41:26 AM
Alright then,

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj6bCyHp/2286733-E-3716-403-C-8-E83-B0874780986-E.jpg)

Good luck....



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on October 25, 2019, 09:18:23 AM
How on earth does a German come across the colloquial English phrase "a bit of 'ow's yer father!"
A term not in popular usage here since the 1950's :)

Do you know what squadron the Typhoon in your image belongs to Mike? Just wondering if it was my Brother in Law's, or maybe even him piloting. He used to intercept Bears with 17 Squadron, 2005 I think.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 25, 2019, 09:24:18 AM
How on earth does a German come across the colloquial English phrase "a bit of 'ow's yer father!"
A term not in popular usage here since the 1950's :)

Monty Python's?

http://www.montypython.net/scripts/RAFbanter.php
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 25, 2019, 09:35:38 AM
Мла́дший сержа́нт Victor Oblyenko.

His daughter’s name is Nadia.

Her pet dog is named Masya.

Can you also give the length of his moustache and the size of his wife's bra ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 25, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
Is that Farmer Brown’s D-558-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 25, 2019, 09:46:11 PM
It’s the original static test model. Full working system with metal and wood construction. It was property of our museum until someone made an offer on it. It went home with one of our volunteers who promptly turned it into his son’s playground. It then caught fire under “mysterious” circumstances and was quickly scrapped.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 26, 2019, 01:01:05 AM
How on earth does a German come across the colloquial English phrase "a bit of 'ow's yer father!"
A term not in popular usage here since the 1950's :)
Look: You're not the only one growing old :P

Do you know what squadron the Typhoon in your image belongs to Mike? Just wondering if it was my Brother in Law's, or maybe even him piloting. He used to intercept Bears with 17 Squadron, 2005 I think.
Then it's not him.
The aircraft shown is a Typhoon F2 of Block 2B, S/N "ZJ392", which went into service on November 10 2006 as 36th Typhoon fighter aircraft of the RAF.
The plane has later been upgraded to FGR.4 standard and is in service with the XI (F) Sqaudron (https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/squadrons/xi-f-squadron/) at RAF Coningsby.
17 Squadron by the way is usually an OEU and as such was at RAF Coningsby in 2005-2013. Nowadays they fly the F-35B at Edwards AFB.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 26, 2019, 01:45:18 AM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 09, 2019, 05:08:48 PM
Let´s relive the trivia! :o

Guess this friends!
(https://i.postimg.cc/FH4G1m9C/guess911.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 09, 2019, 10:09:05 PM

Thinking this...

(https://i.postimg.cc/yx0yg7Jt/Scan0159.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on November 10, 2019, 08:35:14 AM
Yes! ;D

you´re Up Graeme!



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 11, 2019, 02:33:42 AM
Cheers Loco!


(https://i.postimg.cc/2jwY1nXF/Scan0127.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 11, 2019, 10:36:59 PM
Would it help to know what the plane is in the background? (Looks like a DC-3 with a B-17 tail)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 12, 2019, 02:07:00 AM
Well, regardless of the background identity, I can tell you this is Italian...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 12, 2019, 08:48:56 AM
Is this a flying car?  Are the wings/engine/ and tail removable?
Is it the Aerauto Pl5c?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 12, 2019, 01:40:20 PM
Is it the Aerauto Pl5c?

Indeed it is Mexchiwa.  ]thumright[
Over to you....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 13, 2019, 12:56:11 AM
Here's one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/gJV0p50f/xplane13.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 13, 2019, 03:44:57 AM
The Willoughby Delta...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willoughby_Delta_8



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 13, 2019, 09:25:54 AM
Yessir. Some more info here http://dingeraviation.net/delta/willoughbydeltas.htm
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 13, 2019, 01:24:41 PM
Cheers!
Open House...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 21, 2019, 11:46:08 PM
I won’t allow this thread to die!

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YCqRWRn2/91-EE6-F4-C-00-D7-4382-814-C-826-F3294-DBAA.jpg)

Good luck.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 22, 2019, 01:42:40 AM
Anyone volunteer to become ball turret gunner on that one?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 22, 2019, 07:45:37 AM
I would hope not
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 22, 2019, 10:37:26 PM
It’d actually be very safe - the “plane” never got off the “ground”...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 23, 2019, 03:45:07 AM
It’d actually be very safe - the “plane” never got off the “ground”...

Thanks for the clue!

Grumman XTB2F...

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7bt9vBM/TB2-F-Colored.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 23, 2019, 02:47:47 PM
That’s it Graeme!

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 24, 2019, 05:42:01 AM
Cheers!


(https://i.postimg.cc/bN2f9gfG/Nose-Front.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on November 24, 2019, 06:08:23 AM
Northrop F-5

 ]cheers[

Gerhard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 24, 2019, 07:30:29 AM
Don’t think so.  Is this the made-in-Taiwan version?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 24, 2019, 01:58:09 PM
Is this the made-in-Taiwan version?

Indeed.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 27, 2019, 02:19:56 PM
Open House.


(https://i.postimg.cc/0ywcM8nZ/Scan0174.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G4bk6nZs)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 27, 2019, 10:55:04 PM
Alright, time for another strange bird.

Guess this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/NfsTc5zg/561-AF1-DB-C8-F9-4708-BE07-B316-B908-DE12.jpg)

This should be easy.


Sincerely,

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 27, 2019, 11:09:08 PM
Douglas ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 28, 2019, 04:49:53 AM
Looks like the Northrop F-15.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 28, 2019, 11:41:19 AM
Good guess Graeme but not quite
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 28, 2019, 12:06:03 PM
Then maybe the XP-61E.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 28, 2019, 07:50:03 PM
That’s the one.

You’re up.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on November 29, 2019, 03:02:20 AM
Cheers James.
Another OPEN HOUSE please.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 01, 2020, 10:06:45 AM
Happy New Years!  Here's one to start us off - let's see if we can overcome our inability to find any aircraft we don't already know about:

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZZGJjpJ/xplane14.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 01, 2020, 03:36:09 PM
This reminds me about absolutely nothing. It's not a helicopter, is it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 01, 2020, 05:40:14 PM
you could call it a helicopter
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 02, 2020, 01:19:07 AM
Found it.  ;D
Transcendental Model 2.
Certainly not a well known aircraft
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 02, 2020, 08:30:18 AM
Yep. I'd never heard of it until a few days ago.  Your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 02, 2020, 08:46:57 AM
Thank you.
Here is a somewhat obscure plane as well

(https://i.postimg.cc/V6YGbWWt/SASQuiz85.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 02, 2020, 09:41:07 AM
Sidecar Lighting  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 02, 2020, 12:22:23 PM
Well found Loco!  ]thumbsup[

Something I've never seen before.

(https://i.postimg.cc/nL91F6HR/lock-RP38.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

"P-38 (Model 222) 1940 = 37mm cannon; range: 1490. POP: 30 [40-744/773], of which 1 converted to XP-38A and 1 fitted with an experimental cockpit in the port boom as RP-38 [40-744] to test physical effects on a person remote from the center of gravity."[/b]

Happy New Year to everyone!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 02, 2020, 12:34:44 PM
You are both right, of course.
Not sure who to hand the baton.
Loco certainly hit the nail on the head, whereas Graeme came up with all the details (Aerofiles, I can see).

Tend to think the precise designation must tip the scales, so Graeme,  you are up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 02, 2020, 12:42:02 PM
Not sure who to hand the baton.
Loco certainly hit the nail on the head

Hand the baton to Loco please. I think a Lightning Sidecar describes it beautifully.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 02, 2020, 12:45:56 PM
I agree - a very good description.
So,  Loco, your turn  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 02, 2020, 06:17:39 PM
Thank you friends for giving me the baton! ;D
I think was the least effort  that I do in this trivia. o_O
Was just see and comment the first thing that came out of my mind. :P
Let's go with this nice batrachian
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgKmk3Hy/guess911.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 02, 2020, 10:35:02 PM
Have another go Loco...
You posted the Miles a few pages back...
Post No. #5566

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.5556.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 02, 2020, 10:50:13 PM
I had the suspicion ... :-[
Look for it with the search tool above and nothing appears. :-|
I did not delete it from my folder of mystery planes and that is my mistake. :(
It must be the age ... ;D
let's try this
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYDhfyw2/guess2022.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Cheers!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 03, 2020, 05:11:21 AM
Immediate though was Russian.
Now thinking French?
Possibly the SNCAC NC 420?

https://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php?ID=9496&ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=1141&ANNEE=0&ID_MISSION=0&MOTCLEF=
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 03, 2020, 08:07:57 AM
I agree with Graeme’s guess here.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on January 03, 2020, 09:15:11 AM
Yes!
Is the SNCAC Sn-420  ;D

Graeme you have the baton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 03, 2020, 12:43:17 PM
Cheers Loco!

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jt0ysQZ/Hot-End.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 03, 2020, 03:09:01 PM
Sarlacc jet?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 03, 2020, 03:11:49 PM
More like the opposite!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 03, 2020, 03:16:46 PM
Would those things be jato bottles?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 03, 2020, 06:25:40 PM
Indeed they are LH.

This is a big machine.
Wiki says the maximum take off weight is around 63,000 lbs.

Very unique looking.
Appeared in a movie with William Holden.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 04, 2020, 09:06:47 AM
Gilbert XF-120?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on January 04, 2020, 09:11:48 AM
Martin XB-51, talk about an interesting airplane the other two engines look like afterthoughts strapped to the bottom, it was also suppose to be armed with 8 20mm cannon that’s a scary amount of firepower   
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 04, 2020, 11:54:51 AM
Gilbert XF-120?

Done!  ;)
Over to you.


(https://i.postimg.cc/BbgrqwcV/xb-51-back.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/jj7BWj4N/XB-51-Mar-092.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 04, 2020, 01:31:12 PM
I’ll give it to Flanker
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flanker27 on January 05, 2020, 07:20:01 AM
I’ll give it up as a free post I need to hunt my strange aircraft books some
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 07, 2020, 10:57:05 PM
Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/q7jW7rW5/B9-EB4792-24-F3-4135-BA19-0435579-BBEB1.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on January 08, 2020, 04:29:16 AM
DeHavilland Dove?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 08, 2020, 06:54:39 AM
Armstrong Whitworth AW55 Apollo

Just two built. It just wasn't good enough
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 08, 2020, 05:28:07 PM
Yeah but it was interesting looking.

Lame, you’re up.




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 09, 2020, 08:13:31 AM
A nice one here

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5Yx45Ym/SASQuiz86.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 09, 2020, 01:15:52 PM
You are right,  Graeme.
These small German civilian/aerobatic/communication/training aircraft from the thirties are so pretty  :)

Over to you
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 09, 2020, 01:17:17 PM
I thought I was seeing a nose wheel - but an optical illusion?

Arado Ar-79?


(https://i.postimg.cc/6pf2n6zz/Capture.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 09, 2020, 01:19:23 PM
No nosewheel.
When I get back to my computer I will post the original picture
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 09, 2020, 01:22:39 PM
Cheers LameHawk. I deleted my original reply cause of the 'nose wheel' - but then had a closer look at your photo.  :)

Open House for the moment....
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 09, 2020, 01:25:12 PM
Now it looks as if I accepted your answer before it arrived  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 09, 2020, 02:54:23 PM
This is the original

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZCZnmNx/Ar-79b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 10, 2020, 04:42:28 PM
Cheers LameHawk.

Try a plan view silhouette....


(https://i.postimg.cc/fLw6FrzZ/SAS.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 10, 2020, 08:23:00 PM
Not a HP Hermes, in case anyone was thinking that
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 11, 2020, 01:59:32 PM
Only one built.
First flight was in 1958.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 11, 2020, 02:54:53 PM
Tend to think it is an Italian: Agusta-Zappata AZ.8
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 11, 2020, 03:26:13 PM
It looks like if a DH Comet got drunk at a party and spent the night with a Douglas.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 11, 2020, 03:45:39 PM
Tend to think it is an Italian: Agusta-Zappata AZ.8

Done!  :)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agusta_AZ.8L

Back to you sir...

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 11, 2020, 04:51:58 PM
Thank you.

Here is one that is almost guaranteed to be nasty

(https://i.postimg.cc/0NHMcTzB/SASQuiz87.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 12, 2020, 01:04:26 AM
It is nasty.
And it's from a country who's export products ruined life for many.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 12, 2020, 01:15:05 AM
Not quite sure what you have in mind.
Wine?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 12, 2020, 01:17:58 AM
People :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 12, 2020, 01:20:01 AM
Ah, yes.
I agree.
Unfortunately they are not alone
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 13, 2020, 02:50:36 PM
Silence is golden.

First flight, 1936.
And not from one of the bigger aircraft producing countries
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 13, 2020, 07:55:59 PM
What continent is this thing on?  (Stan in the dark here- is it in the Iberian peninsula?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 13, 2020, 10:25:10 PM
It's european. To be precise, right south of germany.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 13, 2020, 11:03:45 PM
Don't tell me it is Swiss...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 13, 2020, 11:29:51 PM
Surely not.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Gerax on January 14, 2020, 03:06:17 AM
my first post in this thread ..   :)

its a Hopfner HR 14/34. 
http://www.histaviation.com/hopfner_hr_1434.html

Thanks for the hints .. yes we "exported" a lot of people:
Hansi Hinterseer, Gabalier, Toni Polster .. was there someone else ?  :-X
And especially the Germans always liked those people ..  o_O

(https://i.postimg.cc/jqwRhgHX/Hopfner-HR-14-34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Here are more Austrian planes:
http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/2010/12/04/aircraft-production-in-austria/nggallery/page/1


As I do not know wich plane to ask for I declare a open round ...  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 14, 2020, 03:18:06 AM
Looks like you're right.
Pending LameHawks confirmation, since this is open round...
How about this one?

(https://i.ibb.co/gTy0wZr/IMG-4507.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 14, 2020, 04:05:55 AM
It's hard to disagree with the answer.
So open round it is.

And since it is a first for you here, Gerax, welcome.
Hope you will not declare open round each time  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 14, 2020, 08:41:08 AM
Quote
Thanks for the hints .. yes we "exported" a lot of people:
Hansi Hinterseer, Gabalier, Toni Polster

Hansi Hinterseer is quite popular up here in Denmark too. If the other two are like him, I think I'll just leave it there.

I like this better:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/watch?v=k2HGVsHFlLM
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 14, 2020, 06:02:00 PM
How about this one?

De Havilland Mosquito?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 14, 2020, 11:32:51 PM
Absolutely right Graeme, your turn.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 15, 2020, 05:31:13 AM
Cheers Mike.



(https://i.postimg.cc/T2mF6zj3/Scan0223.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 15, 2020, 03:04:51 PM
First prototype Mitsubishi Ki-21
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on January 15, 2020, 03:49:44 PM
Spot on James.

Over to you sir.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 16, 2020, 05:23:40 AM
I’m just about to head out for the museum so I’ll leave an easy one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/43cL3jZz/5-CF1-F278-AB22-4259-A57-B-4-C59206040-E9.jpg)




James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 16, 2020, 05:41:08 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2020, 05:54:17 AM
Naval version
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2020, 07:17:20 AM
Curtiss L-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 16, 2020, 08:26:07 AM
You got it Lame.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2020, 08:48:24 AM
Thank you.

Now for one with fire in the tail

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5xc3Lwc/SASQuiz88.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 16, 2020, 08:55:42 AM
Looks pretty much like an EE Lightning with underwing rocket pod.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2020, 09:07:53 AM
Only if you had the registration number you could be more precise (XR722)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq856n8G/25-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kB6Y9y0q)

You got it again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 16, 2020, 09:15:12 AM
Best and british, just what I like.

This should be fairly easy:

(https://i.ibb.co/SsCN4m2/IMG-4408.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on January 16, 2020, 09:26:17 AM
Oh yes, that's one I like  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 16, 2020, 12:51:43 PM
Blackburn Buccaneer?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 16, 2020, 10:36:21 PM
Absolutely correct Radoye.
It's a Blackburn Buccaneer S.50, c/n SA.12/42, reg.no. 422.
Details about the S.50 can be found here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Buccaneer#South_African_Air_Force).

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7536/15542362348_88f714bd67_o.jpg)

Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 17, 2020, 11:30:39 AM
OK this shouldn't be too hard:

(https://i.postimg.cc/RFfySY2P/whatsthis.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 17, 2020, 02:24:13 PM
Kawasaki Ki-78
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 17, 2020, 04:28:48 PM
Correct, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 15, 2020, 09:21:12 PM
im booring... :-[
Let´s relive this tread!

guess this!

(https://i.postimg.cc/G3qfGXh3/guess-153.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 16, 2020, 05:26:35 AM
Makes me think ybout a A-5 Vigilante with steroids... made by same company, North American ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 16, 2020, 05:37:01 AM
Looks quite a lot like the NA XF-108 mockup.
Nice plane and indeed the design concepts and a couple of weapon systems later emerged in the Vigilante.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on March 16, 2020, 06:19:10 AM
It's a planeeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 16, 2020, 05:51:07 PM
Yes mike!

It is the only model of the XF-108. an interceptor and weapon system with the same engines as the XB-70 Valkyrie.
After its cancellation, part of it was used in the Vigilante, essentially the fuselage, discarding the double delta wings.

Gaston was close ...

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDynvK9h/f-108-rapier.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I also expected the other classic response that delights us ... ;)

Your turn mike!

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 17, 2020, 12:06:53 AM
Thanks loco.
No clue what you mean by "the other response" 8)

Let's give this one a try:
(https://i.ibb.co/vchtB5x/quest-2020-03-17.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 17, 2020, 02:19:38 AM
Would that be a Dornier 17?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 17, 2020, 02:49:13 AM
Absolutely correct LameHawk, well spotted! Your turn 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 17, 2020, 07:52:36 AM
The early 17s looked so good!

Here is a fairly easy one
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4Rfp8NP/SASQuiz89.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 17, 2020, 07:54:35 AM
Now if that's not an F-35 then I got nothing...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 17, 2020, 07:57:17 AM
For some reason I find that a little hard to believe... :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on March 17, 2020, 11:04:23 AM
That is what we wanted to hear! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 17, 2020, 12:21:26 PM
Wasn't it remote controlled after take-off ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 17, 2020, 12:38:06 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 17, 2020, 01:03:37 PM
Mmmmh... did not someone who could have been a future US President die in this "thing" ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 17, 2020, 01:06:16 PM
That is of course speculation, but yes.
Although he flew a different type.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 19, 2020, 03:05:37 PM
I sense a certain reluctance actually mentioning what it is  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 20, 2020, 12:44:24 AM
Mentioning the F-35 or the BQ-7?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 20, 2020, 02:14:32 AM
There is in fact an F-35 in the picture.
But I cut that out to sort of focus on the BQ-7.

So you got it again, Big Brother  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 25, 2020, 02:47:46 AM
Sorry guys, I'm a bit late.
This one's for you to guess:

(https://i.postimg.cc/htsSQXFb/quest-2020-03-25.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XHcZN26)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on March 25, 2020, 07:37:13 AM
I seem to have the same book  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on April 11, 2020, 05:01:35 AM
Bisnovat Sk-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 11, 2020, 10:19:23 AM
Bisnovat Sk-2?
Almost 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: 615sqn_Maveric on April 11, 2020, 03:17:33 PM
look like an
North American XP-51 Mustang
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 11, 2020, 03:20:48 PM
Come on, RealDarko...you just have the number wrong !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 12, 2020, 12:11:33 AM
^^Gaston is damn right.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on April 13, 2020, 08:16:12 AM
I see now the cockpit, is the Sk-1?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 13, 2020, 08:19:46 AM
Finally! 8)
You are right RealDarko, it's the Sk-1.
You've got the baton!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on April 13, 2020, 12:54:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uJLvD6W.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 13, 2020, 11:07:09 PM
Boeing's attempt to fix the ongoing 737MAX issues?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on April 14, 2020, 01:48:31 AM
lol

Not from Boeing
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 14, 2020, 04:18:39 AM
Makes me think about this :


(https://i.postimg.cc/9QchqRNX/philips-gc2040-70-k1511104158326-B-153555962.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp1hRJbt)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on April 14, 2020, 04:37:32 AM
This is a plane:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gmg4R7YG/7ae7c79eba9d1b633dceccf0f7410f81.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5Xv4qms2)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 14, 2020, 06:46:01 AM
I don’t know if any civilians had even heard of this one until it popped up in a museum...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on April 14, 2020, 09:15:17 AM
Reminds me of the Tesla pickup truck for some reason.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 14, 2020, 11:00:12 AM
That is a Northrop Tacit Blue
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on April 14, 2020, 01:49:11 PM
Reminds me of the Tesla pickup truck for some reason.
:D
God that is a awful piece of design
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: RealDarko on April 14, 2020, 02:08:54 PM
That is a Northrop Tacit Blue

Yes, your turn!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 15, 2020, 01:47:55 PM
It’s been a while since I’ve been here so I’ll give you something interesting.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2yPvXbY/2212-B20-F-A45-C-42-A0-8-FD4-1-F348-E780-A69.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 15, 2020, 11:25:15 PM
A windsock.
Or is it a flag there in the background?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 16, 2020, 01:00:21 AM
Use your imagination Mike. I know there’s something in that polished brain of yours.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 16, 2020, 01:04:50 AM
Mike is confused because it is not an F-35.
(More likely a Su -50)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on April 16, 2020, 02:24:08 AM
same nose shape as De Haviland Dove and Heron but cockpit is different
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 16, 2020, 03:06:17 AM
that polished brain of yours
Agreed 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 16, 2020, 08:23:19 PM
closed thing i found was the CASA C 207 Azor :(
but im sure its not
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on April 16, 2020, 11:51:01 PM
CASA isn't polished enough to be correct.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 18, 2020, 06:25:36 PM
I began to polish my search a little more, at the end found:
PZL MD-12
 ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on April 18, 2020, 09:33:51 PM
That’s correct Loco.

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 19, 2020, 01:01:45 PM
tanks james!
It would have been impossible without the help of Mike's shined brain!  ;D

Try this easy one!

(https://i.postimg.cc/PxrYBrdg/guess19420.png) (https://postimages.org/)

cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 19, 2020, 02:51:57 PM
Oh... with this false look of a Mosquito... made in Argentina ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 19, 2020, 04:45:41 PM
You already have it gaston .. only the name is missing.

there is one more similar to a mosquito even :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 19, 2020, 10:23:57 PM
FMA I.Ae.24 Calquin, is what I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on April 20, 2020, 06:16:35 AM
Yes it is! ;D

Now you have the baton Gaston!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 20, 2020, 10:38:32 AM
Okay, and thanks ! I lik this Argentinian plane, even if it was not very successful...

So... baton is moine ? Well... let's see...

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L1hG0bd/Quiquizz54.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What is this plane ? Hope I did not post  it already !!! if you know the place I took this photo, you will find easily what plane it is !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 20, 2020, 11:38:46 AM
There is a symbol on the side of the fuselage.
It looked Thai like to me, so since I already knew that they have a very interesting aviation museum there,
 I  went straight over there.
It must be the Vought V93S Corsair
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 20, 2020, 01:07:28 PM
And you are perfectly right :


(https://i.postimg.cc/pLnHmtrS/Vought-O2-U-Corsair.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvZjz2Q7)

This museum (RTAF Museum, in Bangkok, near Don Mueang Airport) is one of my favourite places in Thailand ! Hopefully, I will go again next September ! Hopefully... damn COVID-19...

Your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 21, 2020, 08:44:20 AM
Thank you.
Now for a fire and brimstone type.
Exact type number, please
(https://i.postimg.cc/PrtWXvY5/SASQuiz90.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 21, 2020, 12:02:43 PM
Hawker ??? Makes me think a lor about the Sea Hawk, so member of the family ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 21, 2020, 12:04:05 PM
On the right track
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 21, 2020, 01:57:08 PM
So... a Sea Hawk with rocket engine, like the P.1072 ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on April 21, 2020, 02:04:18 PM
Exactly!

Well done - your turn again
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 22, 2020, 05:32:12 AM
Thanks. Was not too difficult : jet exhaust of Sea Hawk are quite characteristic !

My turn ? OK.

(https://i.postimg.cc/cC115z8n/Quiquizz55.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

What plane is this ? Think it will not last very long...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 22, 2020, 07:48:11 AM
Siam pretty sure I know where this is...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 22, 2020, 10:42:05 AM
Siam is a good direction...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 26, 2020, 09:48:07 AM
RTAF-5. Basically a single-engined OV-10.  Anyway, I don’t have anything, so open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on April 26, 2020, 01:02:19 PM
You are right, Mexchiwa !


(https://i.postimg.cc/WzFB5D0Q/RTAF-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PvHVx534)

Saw it when I visited RTAF Museum in Bangkok in 2017. And hope to visit this museum again next September (hopefully, if this COVID thing gets better !).

So... your turn or open house !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on April 26, 2020, 05:27:03 PM
The house is open
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 05, 2020, 01:00:09 AM
Try this gents:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvnFgSLL/91-EEDEEE-DB55-415-F-BC7-D-DCDE7108-A102.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2020, 11:40:59 AM
i'm not sure... :-[
Curtiss Kingbird.
but can't say what model :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2020, 01:21:28 PM
I’ll take Kingbird as an acceptable answer. Good job Loco.

Onto you,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 09, 2020, 04:51:55 PM
tanks james! ;D
was the Curtiss Kingbird D2??? :-[


let's try this easy rarity

(https://i.postimg.cc/br9RqNHW/guess9520.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 10, 2020, 04:50:22 AM
Looks like the illegitimats son of a Su-15 and a Su-24... Sukhoi ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 10, 2020, 09:30:43 AM
Gaston!
close! but no cigar! ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: singüe on May 11, 2020, 04:47:34 AM
Su 15 and Su 24? That is incestous!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 11, 2020, 07:06:56 AM
Throw in a little Yak-38 and TSR.2 for some genetic diversity
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 11, 2020, 03:32:37 PM
You were quite correct with the genetics of this litle bastard! ;D

Already know what family it is and named some relatives.

He has the same face as his son, a similar body.
Father's arms.
Of the uncle has the extra, a bit useless, things to jump on.
Of the british cousin has same "blown" ability

We could calmly say that he is the F-35's great uncle! :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 12, 2020, 08:27:36 PM
I’ll go ahead and solve the puzzle- Sukhoi T-6
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 13, 2020, 11:47:57 AM
Yes mex! ;D

puzzle solved!
Sukhoi T-6-1 was the first attempt to Su-24.
Have the wings of Su-15
6 engines, 4 for sustentation like Yak-38 and blown flaps to shorts landings.

You have the baton now!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 13, 2020, 11:56:44 AM
Very interesting plane, with such good ideas in it !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 14, 2020, 11:13:08 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/WzwhSVJ0/xplane15.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 15, 2020, 05:48:08 AM
Do-28A-1.
Couldn't you find a smaller pic of that bird ;)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on May 15, 2020, 09:15:39 AM
Yep. Sorry, I needed a really misleading pic of one on floats...

You’re up
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 16, 2020, 12:08:08 AM
thx mexchiwa.
Sorry for the bad quality of this pic, but it's scanned straight from the book:

(https://i.postimg.cc/T1QJT2Tz/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hQzdrBzs)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on May 16, 2020, 03:25:24 AM
Lol,

FliWaTüt.

Habe ich jetzt eine Tüte Erdnüsse gewonnen?

 ]cheers[

Gerhard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 16, 2020, 06:00:01 AM
Keine Erdnüsse, sondern 1 Sekunde Wellness Urlaub, die sofort anzutreten ist.
Und, wie war Dein Urlaub?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on May 16, 2020, 06:21:55 AM
Quote
...Wellness Urlaub...

habe ich dringend nötig, meine Pumpe will nicht mehr so richtig...!

 ]cheers[

Gerhard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: glibble on May 16, 2020, 07:58:03 AM
Is that a Schweizer X-26 also known as QT-2?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on May 16, 2020, 09:55:22 AM
Thank you, I was really curious what the hell it was. Now I know:

http://www.quietaircraft.com/history.html

Not as crazy as my first thought was (DIY ultra-light VTOL), but still pretty odd and strange-looking.  :D

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 16, 2020, 10:52:10 AM
I think the baton should go to glibble, he got as close as I'd expect anyone to get without Google's help.
Your turn glibble :)

@bomberkiller: Sag Deiner Pumpe: Gestorben wird jetzt nicht, das versaut nur die Statistik!
Jeder, der im Moment ins Gras beißt, wird doch am Ende irgendwie als Corona-Toter gezählt...

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on May 16, 2020, 11:00:17 AM
Klar, habe doch nicht 132 Päckchen Butter weggeschmolzen damit die Sargträger es leichter haben! :))

 ]cheers[

Gerhard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: glibble on May 16, 2020, 03:25:11 PM
Wow my turn eh? That's a first  :P

(https://i.imgur.com/kKuR5rE.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 16, 2020, 04:37:19 PM
Could it be the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: glibble on May 16, 2020, 05:08:05 PM
Could it be the AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?

Yes you are correct!
Now it's your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 16, 2020, 05:25:15 PM
Thanks glibble,

Try this guys:

(https://i.postimg.cc/4N0fY0bD/5-B736-AC8-BB02-4-F19-9700-EB231-C946-C89.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 16, 2020, 06:23:01 PM
that nice face and the bastan engines have already been posted. :-[

But I like so much that I'm going to excuse myself from answering this time. ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 16, 2020, 09:13:48 PM
Is that so? Damn.....

I’ll choose another then.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 16, 2020, 09:16:27 PM
Let’s try that again. Thanks Loco  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk2zmjcz/F880-D384-61-C9-44-F5-AD93-1-F2-CF9-E0-EF7-E.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 17, 2020, 12:06:31 AM
Interesting plane.
The first polish serial production aircraft after WW2, the Szpak-4T, produced in a series of 10 planes.
Designed by LWD (Lotnicze Warsztaty Doświadczalne = Aviation Experimental Workshops), manufactured by PZL (Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze = Polish Aviation Works), formerly "WSK" (Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego = Communication Equipment Factory) in Mielec, simply called "PZL Mielec".
The engine was a pre-WW2 german Bramo manufactured Siemens-Halske Sh.14A-4, the engine series which also powered famous planes like the Focke-Wulf Fw 44 "Stieglitz", the Bücker Bü-133 "Jungmeister", the first fully controllable helicopter Focke-Wulf Fw 61 and the Flettner Fl 282 "Kolibri" Synchropter.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2020, 12:25:27 AM
Absolutely Mike.

I take it you’ve seen it yourself.

You’re up,



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 17, 2020, 01:29:12 AM
Unfortunately I've been too late, the plane has been disassembled in 2008.

Now... admittedly we've had this plane before, but it doesn't make it less interesting:

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMDyLDPV/quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/KkKcHPbr)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 17, 2020, 04:29:13 AM
French, I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 17, 2020, 08:24:51 AM
French, I think...

Yep. From northern France. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 17, 2020, 08:25:24 AM
Agree.
Winged baguette 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hello on May 17, 2020, 11:04:57 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on May 17, 2020, 11:52:47 AM
So I watch you solve the trivia... 1500 times
(https://i.postimg.cc/6qxMVQmc/Griffon.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Chrival on May 17, 2020, 01:57:21 PM
Griffon isn't it ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on May 17, 2020, 02:28:58 PM
Think so...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2020, 04:58:56 PM
Perhaps 02
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 17, 2020, 11:55:07 PM
Chrival took the baton 8)
Your turn Chrival!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Chrival on May 18, 2020, 02:10:18 AM
Ok.
First try for me

(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZLSc4HL/Aviasport-11-1960.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TpZyLZW8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 18, 2020, 05:44:09 AM
The tailcode gives away that it's french, and that leads us to the Fournier RF-1 IMHO.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Chrival on May 18, 2020, 09:06:44 AM
Congratulations Mike !
When I was young I flew the RF-6B, code F-GANF. IIRC it was the only one in France
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on June 15, 2020, 05:02:44 AM
Im Next Which one it is. Try this.


(https://i.postimg.cc/mkG2sG2Z/Lavochkin-La-152.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on June 15, 2020, 05:28:30 AM
Lavochkin La 152

https://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZitd4qS_1kTaE9Z89z5lMsJ1KmkUg0hVZZdesDA9ybGIfoKXNpuux6WEfSam9657YgUWKmIh-cIJsTNz1jYGV2la1rtAxwrEdJDluPix3rV_1Dpfw-dn8LI0nQTnwy96_1SQCgRltiIgzC805edK3EBaLIa8439jR4qWzTM3cWBWavqv2j6m4hryg0zv_15Pa53hU5EgQNn_15CAbd8azNIZa_1yF_1-NZ-cvh4TokgyrIGwkZ5jgLZOUAcnKi-Isfow35vcf0LzhaNZbnepnEEvfsLkDx8J9ljLyBXWKW7d-RsZf7jonKq97RrZK86qpV-b5O5FrwrfFgwnVHgdIq49dAuOxQn0kO28A (https://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZitd4qS_1kTaE9Z89z5lMsJ1KmkUg0hVZZdesDA9ybGIfoKXNpuux6WEfSam9657YgUWKmIh-cIJsTNz1jYGV2la1rtAxwrEdJDluPix3rV_1Dpfw-dn8LI0nQTnwy96_1SQCgRltiIgzC805edK3EBaLIa8439jR4qWzTM3cWBWavqv2j6m4hryg0zv_15Pa53hU5EgQNn_15CAbd8azNIZa_1yF_1-NZ-cvh4TokgyrIGwkZ5jgLZOUAcnKi-Isfow35vcf0LzhaNZbnepnEEvfsLkDx8J9ljLyBXWKW7d-RsZf7jonKq97RrZK86qpV-b5O5FrwrfFgwnVHgdIq49dAuOxQn0kO28A)

Best regards,

Gerhard                            (https://i.ibb.co/khTPgtX/Haegar-Hauwegden-Humpen.png)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on June 15, 2020, 06:18:35 AM
Nice one BK, your Next.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on June 15, 2020, 06:49:08 AM
Hello KT,

You try the next please.

 ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on June 15, 2020, 07:31:32 PM
Try this, I hope you find one.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRPbSKfz/be7af61668d1b9b5689ddcabd0b93726.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on June 16, 2020, 12:03:44 AM
Yakovlev Yak 25, 1947

https://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZitbv6Ei6NSgmFZ8H3fr_1JtDRPxiLVqgOQr_1mMMXnwqaj9oEOq-Om1wZdhVt1ykzCiM9nYJm945-XyAsKS3m0v-nQ1bndGZ-eTTN5QryqldMoKB98BDbZhXAqAJCA32PBgnWOy7SGrHnJqe24JQOdwzaVSRdRaVhrZoSkkGCWG3opz1hzPbkfpFuporS5IsT08Yolt-lYq0dRQYJ8CSgpPddzzpV6wCxwy_1xwEg7XlHO-orNU1nlNUhotiJwF34iHDxhEbRDewwteXtcSdLQ4LpZhSkhT0TqlQe0g1H17qWAwoqfr4RS5uB1nYmk5YsCurtZhhaIN2ewo6oR8ttMn1rj4Y0wFA (https://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZitbv6Ei6NSgmFZ8H3fr_1JtDRPxiLVqgOQr_1mMMXnwqaj9oEOq-Om1wZdhVt1ykzCiM9nYJm945-XyAsKS3m0v-nQ1bndGZ-eTTN5QryqldMoKB98BDbZhXAqAJCA32PBgnWOy7SGrHnJqe24JQOdwzaVSRdRaVhrZoSkkGCWG3opz1hzPbkfpFuporS5IsT08Yolt-lYq0dRQYJ8CSgpPddzzpV6wCxwy_1xwEg7XlHO-orNU1nlNUhotiJwF34iHDxhEbRDewwteXtcSdLQ4LpZhSkhT0TqlQe0g1H17qWAwoqfr4RS5uB1nYmk5YsCurtZhhaIN2ewo6oR8ttMn1rj4Y0wFA)

Best regards,

Gerhard                            (https://i.ibb.co/khTPgtX/Haegar-Hauwegden-Humpen.png)

KT, the next one please.  :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on June 16, 2020, 06:06:37 AM
It’s Your Turn, BK Not me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2020, 04:14:43 PM
I’ll go again. Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/76zwxV0R/E6729-DF5-E071-43-AE-A4-F7-1-E30-C0421119.jpg)

Good luck.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 29, 2020, 05:36:26 PM
Think we already have this mother... :-|
or the little son. :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzxs13tr/lil-batard.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 29, 2020, 06:43:45 PM
It’s similar but look at the right side of the picture and the landing gear. Different plane.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 29, 2020, 10:24:01 PM
yes, i know...

you are talking about the mother...

i was post the son...

nevermind... i go to solve.

(https://i.postimg.cc/DfR3jTdM/mother-and-son.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Tu-4LL (mother) and Tu-91 (son)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 30, 2020, 07:27:09 AM
Those Russians think of everything.

You’re up Loco



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 30, 2020, 12:52:57 PM
tanks James! ;D
go with this beauty!


(https://i.postimg.cc/2S5spHp6/guess2907.png) (https://postimages.org/)

cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 30, 2020, 10:02:44 PM
Yes, the real beauty of british jet design on the verge of the 50s, 2/3rd down the way from Sea Hawk to Hunter.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on June 30, 2020, 11:19:05 PM
All that mick said is correct... ;D
But he not name it. :o
Still wait a correct and exact name. ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 01, 2020, 08:47:24 AM
Hawker P.1081
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 01, 2020, 11:16:17 AM
Yes James! ;D
You have the baton!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 10, 2020, 11:07:14 PM
Well, let´s try relive it. ;D

Guess this!


(https://i.postimg.cc/c4G9mJPR/guess2906.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 11, 2020, 12:02:28 AM
That's an eagle owl on steroids!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on July 11, 2020, 03:02:56 AM
Hi all, first time chiming in...

Su-12?

https://airpages.ru/draw/su12_1.gif
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 12, 2020, 01:15:36 PM
Yes Hamilton! ;D

is a Su-12


You have the baton now!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on July 13, 2020, 04:19:36 AM
Oh thanks!

Difficult to find something still unpublished on this thread of connoisseurs ..
I had in my mind the Berlin B-9, but after a quick search I noticed that even such an obscure plane already appeared in an old post.

So.. let's go to back the basics...


(https://i.postimg.cc/WbJvQdMH/Detail.png) (https://postimages.org/)

Cheers, H
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 13, 2020, 09:03:09 AM
F-35, no doubt.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on July 13, 2020, 09:50:26 AM
F-35, no doubt.

+1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Knochenlutscher on July 13, 2020, 10:35:56 AM
Mrs Lilienthals static Flycatcher
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on July 13, 2020, 12:58:46 PM
[Mrs Lilienthals static Flycatcher]


No static, but flying... and more like an X-36 than a F-35.

The cropped image shows just the tail and the propeller... it is a pusher! Apparently, the first cruciform tail in aviation history...

H
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on July 16, 2020, 01:37:41 PM
Oh well, my proposal wasn't very successful apparently.

It was a detail of Alphonse Penaud's Planophore, which, powered by a rubber band, flew a whopping 131 feet streak on 18 August 1871 at the Tuileries Garden in Paris, delighting the members of the Société Aéronautique.

Open house!


(https://i.postimg.cc/hvRBN7vW/Planophere-Pusher-Photo.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 16, 2020, 09:36:48 PM
Was too hard Hamilton...  :-[ and needs be categorized in drone section  :P

I go with the plane of Diana Prince before switch invisibility on.
She looks ugly with helmet.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKh8PyFt/guess3006-Wonder-Woman-Plane.png) (https://postimages.org/)


i think is super easy and roll fast.
Cheers!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 16, 2020, 09:39:00 PM
XF-90?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: locopiston on July 16, 2020, 10:05:19 PM
Yes Mex!

Superfast! ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2020, 07:14:05 AM
I had one I wanted to post so I was keeping an eye out...

Anyway, here it is:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QNRsGscX/xplane16.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 17, 2020, 08:43:14 AM
The Lockheed Duo-4 was essentially a Lockheed Vega with two Menasco C-4 Pirate inlines mounted on their sides with the cylinder heads closest together and the shafts farthest apart. It eventually crashed during a test flight in 1931 and was rebuilt with larger more powerful engines. The four cylinder Pirate engines were replaced with six cylinder B6S Buccaneer engines with superchargers that had a power output of 230 hp. It flew again in 1934 and proved to be a successful design. Unfortunately nothing came of this and it was put on the back burner.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2020, 09:28:57 AM
I need more info...

Kidding, of course - all yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 17, 2020, 04:40:57 PM
Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/t4cT6FVd/301-C0-A45-7531-4-CEE-80-F7-DFE6620-A48-CB.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 17, 2020, 11:05:17 PM
That’s Jennifer. Next!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 18, 2020, 12:30:16 AM
That's Janet, not Jennifer.
Jennifer was the brown haired one.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 19, 2020, 06:30:48 AM
The plane (not the girl) does look preggers, though - is there something to that?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 19, 2020, 10:01:58 AM
Large internal area.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 20, 2020, 07:17:01 AM
This thing is factory built?  (Not a kitplane?). Does it have a wheeled option or just floats?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 20, 2020, 07:23:31 AM
It is a kit built aircraft and as of this year only six have been constructed. It comes with tricycle type landing gear but can be fitted to amphibious floats.

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3X77w6g/93-F52-F31-1-C49-48-B2-994-F-E543-D1845733.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 22, 2020, 09:28:46 AM
I still have no idea what it is - but it looks like it was built by Winnebago
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 22, 2020, 11:44:57 AM
I’ll give you a big hint:

It privately explores
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 22, 2020, 12:26:37 PM
Ok, got it. The Wilson Private Explorer (take that name out of context...), I guess built by the same people who did the Global Explorer (that yellow flying boat we had on this quiz earlier)

And that thing is bloated
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on July 22, 2020, 05:42:33 PM
That’s the one Mex. Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on July 22, 2020, 07:59:48 PM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 23, 2020, 09:46:14 PM
Ok, no takers, so I'll post this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/15vvfDY0/xplane17.jpg)

Hopefully y'all will need some clues, and this will be somewhat of a challenge.

Here's clue #1 - The wings are unmistakable
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 24, 2020, 06:23:27 PM
It looks like a Bell P-39 that was modified to be a movie plane not unlike the Willis JA-3 from the movie Chain Lightning.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 24, 2020, 11:06:02 PM
It did have a mid-mounted engine

And the wing and tailplane were from a WW II fighter - but not a P-39

Not a movie prop - but was never completed and never flew

You should’ve kept the JA-3 up your sleeve - I’d have never guessed there was a P-39 under there...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 26, 2020, 09:15:43 AM
Another clue - it had four very distinguishing features which were never installed
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 26, 2020, 09:25:12 AM
the wing and tailplane were from a WW II fighter - but not a P-39
Rather a Spitfire Mk.XIV me thinks.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 26, 2020, 08:01:18 PM
Youthinks correctly. I have the feeling you know what this is, if you can be that specific...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 27, 2020, 02:55:55 PM
Another clue - this thing is as intended to be the South American cousin to the Curtiss X-19, with a German daddy
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~GJE52 on August 27, 2020, 04:41:11 PM
.......Designed by Germans and built in Brazil using an American engine, British wings, and Swedish "wood on metal framed" propellers ?

I think you could say this is it's "father"                (https://i.postimg.cc/XJwXsPXv/Fa269u-rv.jpg)    ;)




G;
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 27, 2020, 05:27:50 PM
Coincidentally I was reading an article today that highlighted on this very aircraft.

It’s a CTA Heliconair HC-1 Convertiplano and it was designed by none other than Heinrich Focke.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on August 27, 2020, 08:06:11 PM
Yep. The turn is yours
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 28, 2020, 02:57:09 PM
Alright everybody, try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqV09WCn/EB643973-05-B3-4-E8-D-A6-AA-E171-CFF86208.jpg)

This should be relatively easy.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 29, 2020, 04:53:18 AM
Wheels are weird... but the rest makes me irresistibly think about a Piper Cub... am I right ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 29, 2020, 11:56:47 AM
It is in fact a Piper Super Cub fitted with tandem wheeled gear for operations from rough fields. A few were sold to Israel for their spotter and liaison aircraft but overall the undercarriage was not widely adopted.


Your turn Gaston



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 29, 2020, 01:59:56 PM
Thanks James !

So next ? Something easy, I guess :


(https://i.postimg.cc/KjsJB9pM/Quiquizz57.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Good night !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 30, 2020, 04:57:14 PM
Well that’s probably a Tumansky under that cowl so I’m gonna say that this is a Polikarpov I-180S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 30, 2020, 10:24:54 PM
The only right word is Polikarpov.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on August 31, 2020, 08:08:04 AM
Interesting
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 31, 2020, 08:59:32 AM
Ah the Polikarpov Interesting, that's indeed and interesting aircraft!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 31, 2020, 10:15:42 AM
Yep. But no Tumansky... not 180S...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 09, 2020, 02:01:13 AM
Polikarpov I-185?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 09, 2020, 08:29:28 PM
Found this image of the Polikarpov I-185...
The front and background looks the same as Gaston's?

(https://i.postimg.cc/0QXB25HQ/I-185.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on September 10, 2020, 11:26:01 AM
How about this:
From wikipedia,
"On 13 May 1941 the NKAP ordered the OKO to convert a MiG-3 to use the Shvetsov ASh-82A radial engine then entering production. The resulting aircraft had a variety of names, including I-210, MiG-3-82, Samolyot IKh or Izdeliye 65. The design was a failure, but was promising enough to continue the program as the I-211."
(https://www.mediafire.com/file/j26w2u78rnezkpn/file)
(https://www.mediafire.com/file/daixiaf9ss9rfoa/file)
(https://www.mediafire.com/file/bkmitsqlko5fcaf/file)
 ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on September 12, 2020, 03:24:54 PM
Sorry, guys... I was on holidays, with my tablet not working... only back home today. Liguria was so nice ! And food delicious.

So... seems Graeme and Bwf. have it !

It is a Polikarpov I-185-M-82.

Here is the full picture :


(https://i.postimg.cc/V6brgwsJ/Polikarpov-I-185-M82.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I would say Graeme had it first. So he has hand too.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 12, 2020, 03:56:40 PM
Cheers Gaston.

Plan view to try...


(https://i.postimg.cc/wMbZFW2j/Mystery.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 13, 2020, 08:29:12 AM
Valmet Vihuri?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 13, 2020, 02:19:26 PM
That's him LameHawk.  ]thumleft[


(https://i.postimg.cc/2S6PB0d8/Scan0369.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 15, 2020, 03:55:13 PM
This may be a bit obscure.

(https://i.postimg.cc/13VYKtd1/SASQuiz91.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2020, 04:10:40 PM
It may be obscure, but I’m familiar with it.

Gerbrecht W.3
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on September 15, 2020, 05:34:03 PM
It may be obscure, but I’m familiar with it.

Gerbrecht W.3
More info on the W.3 here:http:
www.airwar.ru/enc/cw1/gerbrechtw3.html
 ]cheers[

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 16, 2020, 01:12:17 AM
That was quick!
Over to you, James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2020, 08:08:33 AM
Thanks Lame.

Try this one guys:

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJszyQrw/AE1676-FF-EA90-4-CE3-B0-A8-3-AC2-C591-BCC5.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 16, 2020, 08:53:15 AM
What a strange hood for a Provost
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2020, 01:32:35 PM
It’s not a Provost and never was one.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tomoose on September 16, 2020, 01:44:27 PM
It looks a wee bit like a Chipmunk but the tail and canopy say it isn't.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 16, 2020, 03:33:04 PM
Trees don't look British.

How about a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-25 Winjeel?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on September 16, 2020, 05:05:31 PM
It’s not a Provost and never was one.

My bad. I look forward to the discernible differences.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2020, 08:13:24 PM
Good job Lame!

You found my hint with those hawk like eyes of yours.

It is in fact a Winjeel! They’re wonderful flying aircraft. If you ever get the chance to have some stick time in one, I highly recommend the experience. Much more docile than a Piper and able to handle gusts much better than a Texan.

Your turn buddy!


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 17, 2020, 02:39:15 PM
I would have loved to have seen swarms of these aircraft

(https://i.postimg.cc/2yM7nG3M/SASQuiz92.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 17, 2020, 03:38:31 PM
The Belyayev DB-LK

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belyayev_DB-LK
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 17, 2020, 04:31:17 PM
That's right, Graeme.  ;)
You are in control.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 18, 2020, 12:15:54 AM
Thanks LM.
Try this...


(https://i.postimg.cc/kX5zBs6X/What.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2020, 01:22:40 AM
Ancient Cylon, pretty early version.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 18, 2020, 11:25:56 PM
This is the nose of a photo-reconnaissance version of a very well known aircraft.
Wiki say says close to 2,000 in all versions were built.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 19, 2020, 08:41:26 AM
I’m just spitballing here but is it an Entendard IVP/IVM?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2020, 08:50:25 AM
The Etendard made me think of something else.

Hawker Hunter?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 19, 2020, 01:52:58 PM

Hawker Hunter?

That'll do nicely.  :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/GtjQVB4P/1200px-Hawker-Hunter-FGA-17528899686.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 19, 2020, 02:40:48 PM
Not too easy that was.

Now for something else.

(https://i.postimg.cc/2S4D3ZpT/SASQuiz93.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 20, 2020, 08:48:43 AM
Not a D.XXI is it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 20, 2020, 02:51:56 PM
It most certainly is!
Some of the Danish D.XXIs were equipped with 20mm Madsen cannon.

(https://i.postimg.cc/sXpSQ8HL/D-XXI.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Would have been quite a match for the 110s that paid an unexpected visit - if they had ever left the ground.


(https://i.postimg.cc/02H6QP2Q/image211.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

So your turn, mex
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 20, 2020, 07:19:36 PM
I’ll pass for now -
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 20, 2020, 10:48:20 PM
Time for something dead simple:

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8BgWdCF/quest.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 20, 2020, 11:26:28 PM
~snip~

Haven't seen it this page so I'ma say it anyways.

F-35

[FAC]Ghost129er runs away at lightning speed.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 21, 2020, 05:47:50 AM
The mighty Tupolev Tu-98 Backfin.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 21, 2020, 05:59:52 AM
Graeme got it, your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 22, 2020, 12:12:23 AM
Cheers Mike.
Another nose...


(https://i.postimg.cc/rstqRvdR/Quiz.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Ghost129er on September 22, 2020, 03:58:21 AM
You guys and photos of your holes... ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 23, 2020, 12:55:20 AM
Italian.
Twin pusher.
Only one built, which now resides in a museum in Trento.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 23, 2020, 02:08:30 AM
Well then... this would mean it'd have to be the Caproni Ca.193
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.193

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 23, 2020, 06:12:34 AM
That's him Mike.  ]thumright[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 23, 2020, 08:18:17 AM
Thanks Graeme.
Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLRk0wC8/questc.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 23, 2020, 08:09:32 PM
A German Ivy Leaguer?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 23, 2020, 11:09:26 PM
Yep, you could put it that way.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 25, 2020, 01:06:42 AM
Bulgarian?
DAR-10F?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 25, 2020, 01:26:52 AM
Eh... no not at all. Neither nor.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 25, 2020, 04:07:51 AM
Ex-Armée de l'air North American BT-14 Yale being evaluated by Luftwaffe pilots after capture. You reversed the image, that’s why the exhaust is coming out the wrong side.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 25, 2020, 04:53:09 AM
I could be nitpicking now James and say that the description of the original image says that it's an NA-64 (and the wing shape indicates that's true), but since they're really hard to distinguish, I'll say "close enough" and hand over the baton to you!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 25, 2020, 07:02:29 AM
Thanks Mike,

I now submit to evidence this rotund creation from the late 30’s:

(https://i.postimg.cc/R07YLZqk/1-A8-A38-B6-20-B3-426-B-8425-90-EB43-D7-BF92.jpg)

Good luck,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on September 26, 2020, 10:54:51 AM
Total stab in the dark - is this a Ryan?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 26, 2020, 02:23:17 PM
Afraid not...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 26, 2020, 07:22:41 PM
Paulic XTC-3.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 26, 2020, 09:06:11 PM
I’ll give it to you Graeme even though you got the designation wrong.

It’s XT3-B and then later in 1939 is was re-designated T-3B-1.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on September 27, 2020, 05:45:49 AM
Thanks James.
Open House.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 02, 2020, 05:54:28 PM
Since no one has stepped up to the plate yet, I will do the duty.

Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/R0H8YCVr/81-BBA12-B-A482-4-BF4-A2-C4-6-D3-B0-A103-B00.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2020, 04:06:56 PM
Can't say I've run into this one before.

Seems to be a Brown-Young BY-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2020, 07:53:17 PM
I love giving you guys stuff that you’ve never seen or heard of and of course, yes, Lame has guessed correctly.

Your turn buddy,


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 04, 2020, 08:01:15 AM
According to Google, this is a propeller driven aircraft.

But I don't think is should be too difficult.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfqcsKkK/SASQuiz94.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2020, 11:51:12 AM
Hurel-Dubois HD-34
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 04, 2020, 02:22:50 PM
Mmmmh... saw this one in airshows, way back in the '80s, if I remember correctly...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 04, 2020, 02:54:43 PM
OK, James. Couldn't be more correct.

Back to you  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2020, 09:49:31 PM
Alright then,

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bv8nY0h8/66-D82879-5373-4867-A83-A-7-FDACF5-E82-F3.jpg)

I hope that you get enjoyment out of my aircraft choices.

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 05, 2020, 04:51:53 AM
The Breese-Dallas Model 1.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breese-Dallas_Model_1

Or in a source on the Spanish Civil War - the Breese-Dallas Racer.



Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 05, 2020, 10:49:13 AM
Also known in certain circles as the “Model X”

Your turn Graeme.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 05, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
Thanks James.


(https://i.postimg.cc/rsN3TjBg/Scan0382.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 06, 2020, 07:15:55 AM
Extremely obscure, but I think I've found it.
French aircraft from 1960.

Jidey J-13 Flash
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 06, 2020, 01:23:42 PM
 ]thumright[

That's him. Over to you mate.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 07, 2020, 09:01:13 AM
Thank you.

Another nice plane

(https://i.postimg.cc/dV3J00GR/SASQuiz95.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 07, 2020, 10:24:22 AM
I'm quite sure we've had that cheesy thing before 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 07, 2020, 10:59:13 AM
Ah, memory  - or rather lack of it.

In which case,  open house.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 08, 2020, 01:25:14 PM
Something not as graceful as the P-16 above.



(https://i.postimg.cc/5yZhVffz/Spat.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 08, 2020, 08:25:52 PM
Caproni Ca.122
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 09, 2020, 12:48:29 AM
Indeed it is James.  ]thumright[
Over to you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 09, 2020, 06:33:08 AM
Alright boys,

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nhcGywyb/7-A87-CAA4-8-A15-4922-82-D7-8-C894-FC6-C4-CA.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 09, 2020, 06:15:40 PM
Doman LZ-5?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 09, 2020, 08:02:16 PM
Correct. One of my favorite projects I’ve worked on.

This is her now:
(https://i.postimg.cc/Kzs3tNZ6/A9-A86-D34-0-CD3-48-EB-80-BC-41072638426-F.jpg)

Your turn Graeme.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 10, 2020, 02:19:27 AM
Another rotor...



(https://i.postimg.cc/VNmhxRpB/Rotor-hub.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 10, 2020, 01:51:44 PM
Is that a French rotor?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 10, 2020, 03:43:06 PM
Not French.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Loku on October 10, 2020, 05:30:10 PM
Thats BS :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 10, 2020, 09:43:32 PM
Thats BS :D

Indeed it is. Bristol Sycamore.
Over to you Loku...



(https://i.postimg.cc/XvHvTg4G/20200225-115654.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Loku on October 11, 2020, 12:06:32 AM
Thaks Graeme, there is still one of them flying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9CgUis12GQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9CgUis12GQ)

And this is a new ridle.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvm2qxSt/easyone.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 11, 2020, 08:55:25 AM
Yak-100
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Loku on October 11, 2020, 02:49:00 PM
Yes, this was a tricky one, Yak-100 was only a prototype "genuine" soviet design, resemblance to R-5 is "pure coincidence" :).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 11, 2020, 03:44:48 PM
I guess that means it’s my turn.

Try this thing:

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yhKLSGT/BA40-A20-F-91-E2-4-DA5-B9-FA-A8-C070161503.jpg)


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 11, 2020, 04:17:43 PM
The Bratukhin B-10.

http://airwar.ru/enc/uh/b10.html
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 11, 2020, 08:55:40 PM
Nice job Graeme.

On to you.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 12, 2020, 04:20:11 AM
Thanks James.



(https://i.postimg.cc/DZkXjMgz/BB.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2020, 06:33:44 AM
Total shot in the dark here, is it a Neptune?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 12, 2020, 01:03:00 PM
Excellent night-shooting. Neptune it is.  ]thumright[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2020, 05:34:17 PM
I’m surprised that that’s right.


Try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLHBbXCz/C4-E274-F3-0-B20-47-D9-9173-7-F881118-FC5-D.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 14, 2020, 01:40:42 PM
Obviously looks like a Ford or Hamilton product - anything to that?  What are I the front of the spats?  (Which unusually seem to be attached to the fuselage)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 14, 2020, 03:46:35 PM
Not a Ford or a Hamilton. The holes in the spat fairings contain the landing lights and they are not attached directly to the fuselage despite looks.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 14, 2020, 11:21:50 PM
That forward tilted windscreen look italian to me.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 15, 2020, 01:28:55 AM
From Aerofiles?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2020, 05:08:18 AM
Graeme, that’s not where I got it but if it exists, it probably exists on aerofiles.


Mike, not Italian.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2020, 06:56:11 AM
If it's not italian, then it has to be french.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2020, 07:49:58 AM
Not French either.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2020, 09:51:19 AM
Romanian?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2020, 01:12:14 PM
Nope
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 15, 2020, 11:05:06 PM
Klingon?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 16, 2020, 05:00:08 AM
You’ve hit bottom huh?

I’ve stumped the unstumpable.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 16, 2020, 05:59:41 AM
I'm quite sure I've seen that plane before, but can't remember where and when.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 16, 2020, 06:27:36 AM
As a courtesy to your jumbled minds, I’ll put this picture here as “help.”

It depicts the same aircraft from a different angle. It may help you or it may stump you further.

(https://i.postimg.cc/9M3Yh08N/D484-C16-C-F9-AF-400-C-BD64-9-B9-E50244-AD6.jpg)



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 16, 2020, 12:51:17 PM
Graeme, that’s not where I got it but if it exists, it probably exists on aerofiles.

I've never had a great deal of success with the search engine on Aerofiles, but I believe with adding the word "corrugated" it narrowed it down to thirteen choices.
The biggest problem is despite the search there is not always an associated photo.

But I got lucky this morning, this looks to be the machine....


(https://i.postimg.cc/jSvRhWpd/Answer.png) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tT6087M6/craw-clm01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 16, 2020, 08:05:55 PM
That would be the one. I own the only remaining piece of this aircraft. One of the landing lights.

Good job Graeme, your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Graeme on October 17, 2020, 02:33:34 PM
Thanks James.
I'm more than happy for someone else to have a turn.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on February 09, 2021, 08:54:08 AM
Thought I would revive this excellent thread.....but cheating a bit 'cos I've no idea what these are. I thought Tempest, but they are Naval?
Scan taken from my wife's Grandad's album. He was Military Controller of Ports during the last World War, so presume he was involved in the transportation depicted here.
I'm sure the experten here will put me right :)

(https://i.postimg.cc/J7bRHVZz/Tempest-0002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)






(https://i.postimg.cc/CKf3yk4x/Tempest-0001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 09, 2021, 08:58:02 AM
These were my last two Fifi's approach results.
Quest solved!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 09, 2021, 11:25:54 AM
First looks like a Sea Fury, second a Firefly. Looks like they were recovered from forced landings
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 09, 2021, 12:54:39 PM
Yeah, first is definitely a Sea Fury. Can't really see the second.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 09, 2021, 09:38:34 PM
I think the second one is a Fulmar with its wings folded judging by the size of the horizontal stab, the thickness of the wings, and the shape of the air intake below the nose (engine is definitely a Merlin as opposed to a Griffon as in a Firefly).
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 10, 2021, 03:17:58 AM
I have to disagree with James, sorry to say.

Conclusion: Sea Fury and Firefly.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 10, 2021, 03:48:56 AM
Looking further, it would appear that you are correct. Cheers Mike.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on February 10, 2021, 06:37:57 AM
I knew I could count on you lot! :) The date of this photo album is 1947. Susan's G'dad was stationed in Southampton post war.
I wonder if these are therefore being transported for scrap or instructional airframes. Shame the re. no. is indiscernible.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 02, 2021, 06:40:54 AM
Looks like this stalled completely.

Guess this one:
(https://i.ibb.co/MMmmDdk/quest-2021-08-02.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tomoose on August 02, 2021, 07:03:15 AM
Pure guess on my part........Potez?   :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 02, 2021, 07:07:33 AM
eh... no :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Griffon_301 on August 02, 2021, 07:41:33 AM
Looks like a NiD-121 to me .. one of the most modern fighters if the early 30ies...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 02, 2021, 08:28:02 AM
Spot on, your turn Phil ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Griffon_301 on August 02, 2021, 11:00:04 PM
Here we go...


(https://i.postimg.cc/dQ8GPvM4/Hall-XPTBH-2-in-flight.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 02, 2021, 11:23:58 PM
Now if that's not an F-35... James?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on August 03, 2021, 07:06:35 AM
I believe it is a HALL XPTBH.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Griffon_301 on August 03, 2021, 07:36:23 AM
...and we have a winner :)
Imagine a squadron if these things charging into a CAP of Zeroes. 
Interesting concept but very flawed and outdated, in a time where even the TBD was essentially obsoletenoncenit reachesd squadrons in strength
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Zflyer48 on August 03, 2021, 09:59:04 AM
It would fill the role the HE-115 or Fokker TVIII did. Could fly along with the "Black Cat" PBY.

Anyways, Open House. I got nothing.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: V201calaf on August 03, 2021, 10:18:17 AM
Very easy iconic plane in my country...

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4rGzfYR/1628007235012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on September 17, 2021, 04:30:43 AM
Hawker FB.60? One of the last versions of the Sea Fury, IMHO.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 17, 2021, 08:28:24 AM
Absolutely not an F-35. I'm lost.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: V201calaf on September 17, 2021, 10:18:29 PM
Hawker FB.60? One of the last versions of the Sea Fury, IMHO.
Yes Sea fury Cuban Air Force
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on September 18, 2021, 05:34:45 PM
Sorry, I was overwhelmed by work.. Did I nail it?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on September 30, 2021, 02:39:02 PM
Well, since the thread seems quiet, and I just noticed it's my turn, I'll try to revive it...

I recently stumbled on this book in an Italian bookstore:

I thought that the cover picture could be an interesting challenge!
(https://i.postimg.cc/C5smGShz/a0ea3e26d9530a8765db68a4d154323c.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on September 30, 2021, 02:52:46 PM
Must be the Douglas B-18 Bolo
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: hamilton_p on October 01, 2021, 12:41:53 PM
It is!

Your turn LameHawk :)

Cheers

H
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2021, 06:49:11 AM
Thank you.

What's this?

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xV88Y50/SASQuiz100.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 03, 2021, 02:45:40 PM
That would be the SNCASE SE-1010
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on October 03, 2021, 02:49:13 PM
I knew I could count on you!

Indeed it is, so your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 04, 2021, 09:23:14 AM
Thanks Lame,

Let’s see what you guys can make of this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTGyb7mL/1337-F049-A452-4017-94-EF-EDC49-B0-A911-F.jpg)

Have fun…


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 11, 2021, 08:16:00 PM
Kaman?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 11, 2021, 10:28:54 PM
Funny to see how similar the shape is to an Arado 234 ;)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on October 11, 2021, 11:19:57 PM
Flying Banana?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2021, 05:06:01 PM
Mex was the closest so I’ll give it to him.

That is the Kaman HOK-1 that I am restoring.

Here is a much better view of her:
(https://i.postimg.cc/qvDKgmzp/08303148-1-E0-D-4-F46-8-BA4-DA78342377-CD.jpg)

So Mexchiwa, on to you.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 12, 2021, 11:19:49 PM
What a freaky design ]clown[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on October 12, 2021, 11:40:01 PM
It's definitely a strange bird  :o
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 13, 2021, 10:50:08 AM
I wasn’t trying to get it, just thought it was a Kaman. They were used a lot for aircrew rescue, right?

Anyway, I haven’t been to this thread in a while, but open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 06, 2022, 03:06:23 PM
Hello all,

It seems that this thread has been dead for a trifle long. Hopefully it is revivable.

Try this one on for size:

(https://i.postimg.cc/K8Fm5hp8/55-D878-D5-3-C8-B-457-C-A65-D-ACE718-A20-B9-D.jpg)


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 06, 2022, 03:15:32 PM
Think I've seen this before.
American, thirties.
Better have a look
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 07, 2022, 12:39:53 AM
Pretty much an F-35, isn't it?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on May 07, 2022, 10:22:59 AM
Sikorsky S-39?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 07, 2022, 12:31:29 PM
Sikorsky XSS-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 07, 2022, 02:35:12 PM
Actually I think it's one of those new German F-35s.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 07, 2022, 03:45:39 PM
The answer was the Sikorsky XSS-2.

It’s your turn Wolfosito!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 08, 2022, 03:58:49 AM
I'm gonna try not post anything too rare, for now
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JHKHP3F/Screenshot-2022-05-08-115729.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 08, 2022, 11:17:30 AM
That’s got to be a Beriev Be-12N
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 08, 2022, 11:34:27 AM
Searching for the Moskva? :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 09, 2022, 07:14:31 AM
Yup, Be-12
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 09, 2022, 05:11:00 PM
Thanks Wolfosito,

Here’s the next mystery:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7YLsV3Vt/E7-B576-B6-67-B7-46-AA-B043-CD41-ADE40-A8-B.jpg)

Good luck….


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on May 09, 2022, 05:21:31 PM
Japanese, 4 blade prop, biplane, floats...

Definitely a F-2
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 09, 2022, 05:38:12 PM
Kawanishi E7K
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on May 09, 2022, 10:43:03 PM
The guy crawling to the lower right wingtip is サトシ (Satoshi).
He used to feel dizzy when the floats barely left water.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 10, 2022, 07:25:00 PM
I’ll give it to you Lame,

I was looking for E7K1 since the one pictured has the 620-hp Hiro Type 91 W-12, but you got close enough….lol

You’re up.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 11, 2022, 08:36:43 AM
Thanks for forgiving my sloppiness. I'll try to do better next time. ;D

Of course I'll also expect precision here. Things aren't necessarily exactly what they seem.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qqHdL4VZ/SASQuiz001.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on May 11, 2022, 09:22:20 AM
Letov L-290 Orel (Eagle) from Czechoslovakia.  I couldn't find anymore definitive detailed information (model/variant) since only one was built.

Fascinating choice LameHawk!  My initial thought was some kind of Ju-90/290 (which was... partially correct, windows didn't look right among other things).  I started thinking maybe it was French and the FW-190 in the background was a SNCAC NC.900.  The FW-190 probably is an FW-190 since the propellers from -190s were used on the L-290.   I google image searched Ju-90 (not reverse image search, that is for cheaters) and after a minute the exact photo popped up and boy what a roller coaster of knowledge that was. I had no idea Czechoslovakia used one after the war (I knew the Spanish did, a quick look at the wikipedia reveal the Czech's did too). Makes sense, they were built there.  Maybe in 3 days dsawan will make a request about it (sarcasm).  I don't care about my turn, anybody can go in my stead.

https://www.armedconflicts.com/Letov-L-290-Orel-t54230
https://www.tresbohemes.com/2018/07/the-letov-l-290-orel-maneuvering-through-prague/

https://ininet.org/armstrong-whitworth-albemarle-in-soviet-service.html?page=10     (Site is weird to navigate)
Major assemblies of the Ju 290 four-engined transport and reconnaissance aircraft were built by Letov at Prague-Ruzyne during WWII, although final assembly of the type remained in Germany. After the end of the war, several of those assemblies were left at the Ruzyne factory. So it was decided to complete one Ju 290 as a 40/48 seat airliner. The aircraft received the designation Letov L-290 "Orel" (eagle). It underwent trials, but did not find favour with either the state airline CSA or the Czechoslovakian military. So the L-290 was abandoned in 1947 after only 43 flying hours, although it was not actually scrapped until 1956.
11 0212 no reg L-290 Letov f/f 01aug46 c/n also given as 290/0212; rebuild of an unfinished Ju 290A-8 with parts from a Ju 290B; in light greenish grey c/s, no markings apart from Czechoslovakian flag on fin; wfu in 1947 with t/t 43 hours; scrapped in 1956
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 11, 2022, 09:29:24 AM
I did go for a precise answer.
Your answer is pretty impressive - and correct of course. Not to mention, quick!

So basically it's your turn. Sure you don't have anything lying around?
If not, the new challenge is up for grabs
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 11, 2022, 01:52:09 PM
I guess I'll go then
(https://i.postimg.cc/W310TDNk/20191025160910376.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HLHQvZF3/20191025160910456.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 11, 2022, 05:05:20 PM
What a coincidence!

I was just reading about this one in a book today.

That’s got to be the Shishmarev MK-1 Rybka
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 11, 2022, 11:13:05 PM
Yup, MK-1
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 12, 2022, 01:34:45 PM
Thanks Wolf,

This should be an easy one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/DzN1Mkd3/59-C2819-A-0970-4399-B4-F7-ACC9-B59-FE2-F4.jpg)

Good luck.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 13, 2022, 04:11:56 PM
You may inadvertently have turned the picture upside down.
Or perhaps been doing a headstand whilst operating the computer.

Heh!

Anyway, my guess is a Kamov 26

(https://i.postimg.cc/DwLMtD7W/Kamov-Ka-26-505-Hungarian-Air-Force.webp) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 14, 2022, 02:31:51 AM
The angle to them made me think kamov, but I completely forgot about the 26
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 14, 2022, 11:49:52 AM
Lame,

The image reversal was intentional.
Anything to throw you guys off the trail.

Good job on the sleuth work Lame.

It’s your turn.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 14, 2022, 03:42:52 PM
Thank you.

An elderly one which might be slightly tricky.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYXVwZZs/SASQuiz002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtkf9hj5)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on May 14, 2022, 04:17:22 PM
Hey James,

Thanks for resurrecting this thread. Although I've never contributed to it, it is one of my favorites.

And thanks to all of you guys who do contribute to it.

Dave
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on May 15, 2022, 03:17:52 AM

The image reversal was intentional.
Anything to throw you guys off the trail.
James

I say....sneaky underhand and not cricket Old Boy!  ;D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 15, 2022, 10:21:27 AM
Dear Dave,

It’s my absolute pleasure!

And BD,

It may be underhanded and might not be cricket, but never did I say that I was opposed to sneaky behavior. I need to preserve my standing in the quest somehow….. :P

Lame,

Is that A Heinkel He-8 with a Bristol Mercury? I recognize the stripes on the tail as belonging to the Royal Yugoslav Navy. I know they operated exactly 1 He-8.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LameHawk on May 15, 2022, 03:16:11 PM
Knowing that Yugoslavia had a single He-8 is rather impressive.
You are absolutely right.
It is a He-8d, which for some reason also carried the designation HE/J.
The engine though is a 480 HP Gnôme Rhône Jupiter. Slightly more powerful than the original Armstrong-Siddeley Jaguar.
The plane was taken over by the Germans and was lost in the Suda Bay during the battle of Crete.

Back to you!

BTW I doctor the pictues as well. If someone "cheats" by doing a simple picture search, I find that "not cricket".
So just to keep weak souls from falling into that trap, well...
Dilemma.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: BalDaddy on May 17, 2022, 03:45:53 AM
And BD,
It may be underhanded and might not be cricket, but never did I say that I was opposed to sneaky behavior. I need to preserve my standing in the quest somehow….. :P

You, sir, are a Cad and a Bounder Sirrah! And if I ever get UP3 to work again (considering my technical ineptitude) I will call you out, so I will! :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2022, 11:51:55 AM
I look forward to that day good sir!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 17, 2022, 07:30:55 PM
I guess it’s my time to throw you all for a loop.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pdT2gdyw/6-B131-D12-8-D03-41-F2-B6-C7-BB261-A770095.jpg)

Have fun and good luck.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 19, 2022, 10:47:48 AM
Dewoitine D720 I think?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 23, 2022, 06:14:02 PM
Sorry for the delay.  :P

Right you are Wolfosito!

Your turn.



James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 24, 2022, 09:00:53 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xCstKtGH/quiz.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 24, 2022, 09:20:54 AM
H.P. Manx?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on May 24, 2022, 11:08:50 AM
Yup, H.P. 75
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 24, 2022, 03:51:05 PM
OK what about this one?
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxsczjKm/index.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on May 24, 2022, 08:53:13 PM
Italian boomerang
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 27, 2022, 11:36:59 AM
Chu XP-0
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on May 27, 2022, 10:01:58 PM
Chu XP-0

Correct, specifically the second prototype!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2022, 04:09:34 AM
Stalled again eh?
Guess this one:

(https://i.ibb.co/3WR5SRN/quest.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on July 25, 2022, 04:34:04 AM
BF-109-E-7
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2022, 04:35:42 AM
Behind the wheel, yes.
Now the foreground one please 8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on July 25, 2022, 02:23:37 PM
Is that the Tempest? Not 100% sure if it was called like that
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 25, 2022, 11:48:56 PM
And the baton goes to... *drum roll* ...Wolfosito!

Indeed, that's a mock up of the BAE Systems Tempest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Systems_Tempest).

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on July 26, 2022, 03:36:27 AM
I prefer his WW2 ancestor...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on July 26, 2022, 07:51:01 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/GpsPpJbf/ah64apache.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 26, 2022, 09:40:48 AM
Now with those colours on the fan and with such a distinctive tail wheel, hit me if that ain't a Kamov.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on July 26, 2022, 12:11:43 PM
Yup, Ka-60
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 26, 2022, 11:45:10 PM
Well then, looks like we need new quest pic fresh from the shelf.
How about this one?

(https://i.ibb.co/tYK4Q08/quest.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on July 26, 2022, 11:58:17 PM
I know that one, F-22 Raptor, Only 187 is still Operational.


Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 27, 2022, 12:55:37 AM
Now that's plain wrong KT.
Not only that this isn't an F-22, you also got the number of operational F-22s wrong.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on July 27, 2022, 01:19:39 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on July 27, 2022, 02:30:27 AM
Damn. You got me. I was mistaken. It was F-35
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 27, 2022, 02:58:26 AM
F-35?
Bingo!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on July 27, 2022, 03:25:45 AM
Here's one I drive past a few times a year.

(https://i.postimg.cc/6QvYkxn9/Screenshot-20220727-212401-Earth.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3y3XG6t6)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Wolfosito on July 28, 2022, 03:18:02 AM
AW.660 Argosy
Leaving next one for whoever wants it
if it is
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on July 28, 2022, 05:00:30 AM
AW.660 Argosy
Correct
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 28, 2022, 08:27:16 AM
How about this one?
(https://i.ibb.co/KrLJN5C/quest.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Andy H on July 28, 2022, 08:39:34 AM
Looks like B-17 'Sally B' to me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on July 28, 2022, 08:43:10 AM
Right so, in it's "Memphis Belle" dress.
Your turn Andy.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Andy H on July 28, 2022, 08:54:45 AM
Hmmmm...

(https://i.postimg.cc/J4FKLJSw/9bdf858aff84e2f5fa3bd0d82a2da513-a.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: larschance on July 28, 2022, 09:00:34 AM
It looks like the four 20mm cannon nose mounting on the Westland Whirlwind fighter.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Andy H on July 28, 2022, 09:02:28 AM
Correct! 

Over to you, larschance.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 28, 2022, 09:32:06 AM
I am posting this on behalf of Larschance (it is his picture):

(https://i.postimg.cc/L8LsW3h5/Lars-Quest-Pic.png) (https://postimg.cc/bZY8Dbxf)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: larschance on July 28, 2022, 09:56:20 AM
Not actually my picture but what aircraft is being worked on.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on July 28, 2022, 10:32:34 AM
Oh, I thought for sure that was you climbing the ladder!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Chrival on July 28, 2022, 01:41:09 PM
I would say B29 ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: larschance on July 28, 2022, 02:47:59 PM
Yes Chrival you are correct. Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 09, 2023, 06:33:10 AM
This thread has stalled for a looooooong while, let's try to breath some life into it.
Guess this :D

(https://i.ibb.co/q0jXptM/887.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on January 09, 2023, 06:52:19 AM
Junkers Ju 52/3m ...?

Die erste einmotorige Ju hatte eine eckige Motorverkleidung. Darum mein Raten.

 ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 09, 2023, 07:08:27 AM
Wait... you know other planes than 109s?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on January 09, 2023, 07:49:47 AM
Quote
Wait... you know other planes than 109s?

One or two, maximum three. :)) ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 09, 2023, 08:44:46 AM
So I'll give that quest to you.
Indeed it's a Ju 52/3m, in particular this one: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkers_Ju_52/3m_D-AQUI

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on January 09, 2023, 04:43:47 PM
Don't know if a question like this is allowed according to the rules.

So I try it once:

Who is painting on which aircraft?

(https://i.ibb.co/rp2nrFR/Who-paint-here-on-what.jpg)

 ]cheers[

Gerhard
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 21, 2023, 09:06:10 AM
Gerhard,

I believe that that is Siegfried Schnell painting kill marks on his Fw-190A.


James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Mick on May 21, 2023, 10:09:34 AM
... Joseph "Sepp" Wurmheller ...  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJVVzc2X/Joseph-Wurmheller.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWMkWs3K)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RV3vy0T1/2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LnpdZ2wh)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on May 21, 2023, 03:00:23 PM
Ahh damn, guess I was pretty far off…
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on June 11, 2023, 04:03:18 AM
No! This is not a boss from one of the classic arcade games Raiden, 1942 or Strikers 1945.
Apologies if this has already be done.

(https://i.postimg.cc/xC8qHyMG/russian1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z0tq1Ggj/russian2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C1RkYVPV/russian3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 11, 2023, 04:28:34 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Kilo on June 12, 2023, 02:00:32 PM
That classic artsy Ace-Combat-y render of a Kaliningrad K-7 that made the rounds on the internet all those years ago?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on June 12, 2023, 03:52:39 PM
Heavy Bomber K7 correct.

When I first saw these pictures I thought surely this can't be real and was going to post asking so.
The short text that accompanies the pictures convinced me it was, unless someone tells me it isn't.

You can read the text and see other interesting aircraft pictures at the link below and clicking the Interesting Pictures tab on the left hand side.

https://www.22squadronassociation.org.au/

22 Squadron was the only RAAF squadron to fly Bostons.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on June 12, 2023, 04:15:28 PM
I can confirm that none of those images are real. They are complete fabrications of an otherwise real aircraft that was very flawed in design.

As a note; The actual Kalinin only had 7 engines and was never fitted with any heavy armament except for a few machine guns for testing service viability (which ultimately proved too costly and impractical)

Here is the real aircraft: A much smaller yet still mildly impressive aircraft with some serious vibration issues.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qd3gRQwb/K71.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rwNGcdLL/K72.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KYcPYZZ3/K73.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKvjBW1P/K74.jpg)


I really wish people would stop parroting obviously fake images as if they were real. I thought we were better that this in this day and age.

Sincerely,

James/PvF

IRL Aviation Restorer, Archivist, and Curator
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: bomberkiller on June 12, 2023, 05:35:30 PM
Quote
... Joseph "Sepp" Wurmheller ...

Hello Mick,

I haven't been here on this site for a long time - sorry.

Of course you are right about Sepp Wurmheller!

Congratulations and greetings.

Gerhard  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on June 13, 2023, 01:45:10 AM
The actual Kalinin only had 7 engines and was never fitted with any heavy armament except for a few machine guns for testing service viability (which ultimately proved too costly and impractical)
Here is the real aircraft: A much smaller yet still mildly impressive aircraft with some serious vibration issues.
Interesting kite.
Regarding the vibration issues, initially the O.G.P.U. (Soviet secret police) investigators apparently considered the competing design office of Andrei Tupolev to be involved in some kind of sabotage.
The later official report determined that the structure of the tail booms (one of which failed) was sufficiently strong, but that oscillations induced by aerodynamic flutter led to the failure.
I would like to believe the later statement about "natural frequencies of structures and their response to vibration" if only there was any source available as to how they came to that conclusion, considering the (natural) lack of construction details available.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on June 13, 2023, 02:10:39 AM
Real shame, could you imagine the multiplayer fun grabbing a couple of mates and taking down one of these while also battling escorts.
Like a X-Wing taking on the Imperial Fleet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: sniperton on June 13, 2023, 03:45:50 AM
What I find really interesting is the undercarriage design of the K-7. It's like a huge floatplane with wheels or a tricycle configuration aircraft without nose wheel. Seems to be quite a unique solution. Does anyone know of any airplane with a similar design?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 13, 2023, 04:56:44 AM
Looks like we got stuck again, time to revive the thread.
Before you start yelling: Yes, we all know that this is a Concorde.
The question is: What's so special about this particular picture? Can you tell the story behind?

(https://i.ibb.co/bdsRjj3/concorde-ta.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on August 13, 2023, 05:33:48 AM
Apparently, if I am not mistaken, we see Earth curvature in the picture.

If so, this picture was taken at a very high altitude, at which Concorde was supersonic:
And from his supposition, what is the aircraft used to take this picture? An another Concorde? A jet fighter?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: cbradbury on August 13, 2023, 06:11:10 AM
First use of the BA Landor livery?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 13, 2023, 08:12:47 AM
If so, this picture was taken at a very high altitude, at which Concorde was supersonic:
And from his supposition, what is the aircraft used to take this picture? An another Concorde? A jet fighter?
You're on a good path.

Hint: You can buy a signed copy of this picture for £145.00.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on August 13, 2023, 10:44:30 AM
If so, this picture was taken at a very high altitude, at which Concorde was supersonic:
And from his supposition, what is the aircraft used to take this picture? An another Concorde? A jet fighter?
You're on a good path.

Hint: You can buy a signed copy of this picture for £145.00.

]cheers[
Mike

Don't tell me it was from a SR71! o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 13, 2023, 11:34:13 AM
Not quite.
From an SR-71 you would have all the time it takes to get the perfect picture, but would end up with none taken since almost certainly you wouldn't be able to handle a decent camera and get a good angle to start with.
The particular aircraft where this picture got taken from could keep up with the Concorde for exactly four minutes.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 13, 2023, 03:59:25 PM
Only known photo of Concorde flying supersonic taken by a RAF Tornado.
Read more here,

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/heres-the-only-picture-of-concorde-flying-at-supersonic-speed/amp/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 14, 2023, 01:31:37 AM
Exactly :D
The baton goes to genXgamer, congratulations!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 14, 2023, 03:24:53 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/wvRTgvhv/Clipboard-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit - ADF Serials
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 14, 2023, 05:42:26 AM
Australian ?

Makes me think about another plane, but the other has a radial engine...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 14, 2023, 08:20:38 AM
Yes the aircraft is Australian.
What would be the radial engine aircraft you are thinking of?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 14, 2023, 09:23:19 AM
Was thinking about the CA-6 Wackett... but it has a radial engine.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on August 14, 2023, 09:28:29 AM
Miles Magister
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 14, 2023, 10:06:17 AM
Was thinking about the CA-6 Wackett... but it has a radial engine.
Good hint.
Looks like there's a predecessor to it, the CA-2 Wackett prototype with Gypsy Major (aft plane) / Six (front plane, 2nd prototype) inline engines.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_Wackett
(No pictures of the prototypes on Wiki unfortunately)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: tomoose on August 14, 2023, 10:07:25 AM
De Havilland Chipmunk (although the tail doesn't look right)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on August 14, 2023, 04:50:57 PM
De Havilland Chipmunk (although the tail doesn't look right)
That was my first thought too, but DH Chipmunk is Canadian, not Australian...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 14, 2023, 06:13:58 PM
Sorry guys, while answers were coming through I was sleeping.

It seems Gaston was on to it from the get go, backed up by Mike.
Indeed the two aircraft pictured are the first two prototypes CA-2 serials A3-1 and A3-2 of the Wackett Trainer fitted with Gipsy Major engines.
The engines would be replaced with Warner Super Scarab radial engines.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vvw1wN7j/Clipboard-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit - ADF Serials
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2023, 04:12:13 AM
Nice choice.
Time for something new then, isn't it?
If Gaston wants to take the bacon, I will withdraw this of course.

(https://i.ibb.co/cLn1xZr/hu211-ta.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 15, 2023, 05:51:51 AM
No, no, Storebror... take it ! I have no idea for the moment...

Anyway... is your proposition a Junkers ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 15, 2023, 07:39:18 AM
Not quite. I mean... in a way yes, but officially it's not.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 16, 2023, 04:39:59 AM
What the?!
It looks like a Ju388 nose and engine fronts joined to part of a Ju488/288 fuselage, with a butterfly tail plane.

Never seen/read this being refered to, is it just officially a P numbered project, but obviously by Junkers?

Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2023, 05:38:06 AM
Yes, it's a prototype.
Yes, the nose design is borrowed from the 388, nacelle design is borrowed from the He 219 and most other parts are borrowed from the Ju 288.
Nevertheless, this is not a Junkers project.
And to answer the next obvious question, it's not a Heinkel project either.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 16, 2023, 08:02:27 AM
Hmmmm...possibly a Focke-Wulf project then, and if so, maybe a Kurt Tank one? One of the 'Schnell Bomber' proposals?

If it didn't have the Balkenkreuz on the side, then possibly a post war Russian bitsa ac?

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2023, 08:34:50 AM
Not Focke-Wulf, not Kurt Tank, definitely not russian 8)
Not a Schnellbomber proposal either.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 16, 2023, 09:58:17 AM
Agggggggg!!

I know a 'Stor-t-ebror-ke'...lol

Well then, possibly Messerschmitt or Dornier then.  Messerschmitt had quite a few projects with a butterfly tails....or?

S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2023, 10:16:57 AM
Neither Messerschmidt nor Dornier, sorry.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on August 16, 2023, 11:07:46 AM
Is that German, anyway ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2023, 11:10:35 AM
Oh yes, absolutely.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 16, 2023, 02:26:57 PM
How about a Hütter 211....

S

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 16, 2023, 08:53:17 PM
Bingo!
It's the first version of the Hü 211, the one that's derived from the Ju 388.
2nd version switched to a He 219 based design.

The baton is yours, Shessi. Congratulations  ]thumbsup[

]cheers [
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 17, 2023, 03:52:37 AM
Old but not that old...... ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/3R1tjydx/Dont-cheat.png) (https://postimg.cc/5YH5b2Bh)


Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 17, 2023, 04:11:43 AM
An aircraft belonging to the Finnish Air Force?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 17, 2023, 07:35:46 AM
Possibly.......;)

S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 17, 2023, 05:45:20 PM
One of three French Caudron C.59 biplanes purchased by Finland.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 18, 2023, 04:24:45 AM
Yes, give that man a cigar!  :D

Over to you G....

Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 18, 2023, 09:34:17 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/sxXn91Lt/CAC-CA-31-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 18, 2023, 01:34:42 PM
Aussie Hawker?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on August 18, 2023, 01:48:12 PM
Hawker P.1103?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 18, 2023, 11:41:35 PM
F-35?  8)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on August 19, 2023, 08:08:49 AM
So It was clear that this was a full scale model  but I was in doubt if it was a british or french design as it had some characteristics from Hawker planes but the wing was similar to the Mirage finally this was an Aussie concept trainer the CA-31 that actually was never built  https://eamonh.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/the-ca-31-the-best-little-jet-trainer-that-never-was/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 19, 2023, 10:58:50 AM
Correct!

Perhaps not in the spirit that Mike intended for this topic, but it did make it from a design on paper to a full sized mockup.
You can read an article and view the intended specifications here.
https://www.aarg.com.au/ca31.html

Your turn Frankiek

(https://i.postimg.cc/hGssfq2f/07-09-2014-CA31-007-Brendan-Cowan-0037-me.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/8PvqsjMc/07-09-2014-CA31-007-Brendan-Cowan-0050-me.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tT7cbT9X/CAC-C-31-5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 19, 2023, 11:04:07 AM
Perhaps not in the spirit that Mike intended for this topic
Don't worry about that.
The only intention is to keep the quest running 8)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 21, 2023, 01:03:03 AM
24 hours has elapsed so I am continuing the Quest by posting a new (easier) pic.

 
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHm78YgC/Strat.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vxDgr5Yh)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 21, 2023, 01:58:32 AM
The Stratolaunch, the "biggest" plane
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 21, 2023, 02:07:39 AM
Yes mate

That was quick, would you like to continue the Quest?

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhSKCk3R/images-8.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on August 21, 2023, 02:26:25 AM
Bloody hell!  That IS big!

I've seen pics of it flying but not in comparison with people/hangar, great first pic.

Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 21, 2023, 03:44:42 AM
Yes mate

That was quick, would you like to continue the Quest?
I've got to find something first lol
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 21, 2023, 03:52:04 AM
Ok found one, a little obscure


(https://i.postimg.cc/RVr38Mrc/20230821-215323.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on August 21, 2023, 04:49:44 AM

Really looks like some of ours good old "frankens"
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 21, 2023, 05:30:32 AM
I'm goin' to say 750XL-II SUPERPAC or something very close.

Made by a New Zealand company called NZSkydive Ltd.
Here's a rather cool looking one that was given to PNG.

(https://i.postimg.cc/fW58LVkX/1690528282118.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/pdxjzB6d/1690528280205.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 21, 2023, 12:17:51 PM
You gotbit! You're turn now
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 21, 2023, 04:01:15 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/GpVcNfS3/1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit - ADF Serials
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: pied on August 21, 2023, 05:25:24 PM
With the help of Google:
UC-64 Noorduyn Norseman

Flying pick up truck.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 21, 2023, 06:03:34 PM
Yep, a Canadian aircraft.

Your turn pied.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: pied on August 22, 2023, 08:39:59 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/m29b6yKm/images.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on August 22, 2023, 09:05:35 AM
As I played BoS / Flying Circus a couple of moons ago, it is obvious that this is a Siemens-Schuckert.
Flying Circus has the D.IV in the set, but this one's a D.III as can be seen by the wing struts which show the deeper wings of the D.III compared to the D.IV.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: pied on August 22, 2023, 09:34:47 AM
Nicely done Mike!

You are up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 23, 2023, 03:50:42 PM
Here's an aircraft manufacturer that instantly comes to mind when we think of WW2.


(https://i.postimg.cc/x8gkpSP1/img09.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit - Geoff Goodall's Aviation History
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on August 23, 2023, 04:34:05 PM
Messerschmitt M27 i think, but not sure
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 23, 2023, 04:53:31 PM
I think it is a Ryan STM, possibly build here in San Diego though this looks like an RAAF variant.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 23, 2023, 05:14:49 PM
Damn that was quick von!

Ryan STM-2 or S2? (Sport Trainer Military).
Originally purchased by the Dutch, like a number of their aircraft and personnel they found their way into RAAF service.
I think you'll all agree it is a handsome looking aircraft which is why a number of them survived post war and still fly today.
 
(https://i.postimg.cc/bN34mC2v/Clipboard-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1fVWtKBx)
Image Credit - NZ Warbirds Association
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 23, 2023, 07:25:29 PM
Love this plane. I love this thread too and have lurked here for years but I suck at knowing the planes. I've lived in San Diego Ca though since 1975 and had a lot of interaction with the Ryan company and its offspring. Any way, let's identify this one.


(https://i.postimg.cc/Xv5hMTpy/Screen-Hunter-954.png) (https://postimg.cc/Z9TjpsPT)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on August 23, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Ryan S-C (Sports Coupe)

The Ryan S-C (Sports-Coupe) was an American three-seat cabin monoplane designed and
built by the Ryan Aeronautical Company. At least one was impressed into service with the
United States Army Air Forces as the L-10.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on August 23, 2023, 07:48:17 PM
Correct. Well done Flamer. Give us a good picture.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on August 23, 2023, 08:19:48 PM
This may have been posted in the past, if so, here it is again:
(https://i.postimg.cc/xnxbCbXp/Mystery-Plane.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on August 24, 2023, 08:19:00 AM
Capelis XC-12
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on August 24, 2023, 12:34:06 PM
You are correct Whitesnake' ]thumleft[
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capelis_XC-12
Now it's your turn for a new one.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on August 24, 2023, 04:51:59 PM
One of my favorit aircraft  8)

Shouldnt be to hard to guess this one.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZmqSmvd/2158-078292.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hj7BY9s5)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on August 24, 2023, 04:53:44 PM
P-3 orion/L-188 Electra
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on August 25, 2023, 10:58:53 AM
Royal Netherlands Navy P-3 Orion, so your right. 301 got upgraded, painted in a gloss grey and was shortly after (2005?) sold to Germany and became 60+01, as far as i know she remains in use untill shes replaced by the P-8 Poseidon in 2025.

Dutch Orions where stationed at Valkenburg (Katwijk, Hato (Curacao) and Iceland.

Basicly the ones that where updated where sold to Germany, the ones that still awaited there updates where sold to Portugal.

L-188 is the aircraft it was based on, but from nose to tail its a difrent aircraft.


So geuss its your turn now @ZtheE Studios


EDIT:


(https://i.postimg.cc/cJQMM4qj/Schermopname-21-105042.png) (https://postimg.cc/CZxqw0xH)

Made the old 301 for MSFS, and the 302 in its last grey livery, sadly i cant figure out how to get the (satin) gloss effect to properly come out.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 27, 2023, 01:02:38 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1XW29gw/img002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit - Geoff Goodall's Aviation History
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on August 28, 2023, 06:08:03 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/C1XW29gw/img002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Dolphin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Dolphin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on August 28, 2023, 07:04:06 PM
Correct, Douglas Dolphin

The above example belonged to Australasian Petroleum Company and operated throughout New Guinea pre-war.
With the outbreak of war it was donated to the Australian Government.

Your turn mate
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on September 01, 2023, 06:27:16 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTvJChTK/images-8.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Matz on September 03, 2023, 06:24:00 PM
F-35 ?
apologies to Mike  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on September 03, 2023, 08:32:58 PM
My response to Mike would of been.

Be more specific, which variant?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 04, 2023, 05:03:23 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTvJChTK/images-8.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Volocopter - Voloregion
https://www.volocopter.com/solutions/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 04, 2023, 05:16:26 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/cH7xdS1h/1-guess.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

A bit blurry picture should make it harder te geuss i hope.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on September 04, 2023, 05:35:00 AM
G'day Whitesnake

You jumped the gun mate, your answer is actually incorrect.
No problem you can continue on.

Correct answer drone on steroids VOLOCONNECT.


(https://i.postimg.cc/SQXWQCD6/Volocopter-Volo-Connect-Flying-Past-scaled-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bkCmGvh)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 04, 2023, 08:11:51 AM
G'day Whitesnake

You jumped the gun mate, your answer is actually incorrect.
No problem you can continue on.

Correct answer drone on steroids VOLOCONNECT.


(https://i.postimg.cc/SQXWQCD6/Volocopter-Volo-Connect-Flying-Past-scaled-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7bkCmGvh)

Actualy Sir, they renamed the Voloconnect to Voloregion: https://www.volocopter.com/solutions/voloregion/ (the actual picture you posted is there)

https://www.volocopter.com/newsroom/volocopters-4-seater-evtol-takes-first-flight/
Scroll down and right above the video it says: *The VoloConnect was renamed in October 2022 and is now known as the VoloRegion.

I knew it was a Volocopter as there is one in Microsoft FlightSimulator so i regonized it, than i just wen to the Volocopter site :o)


But i am still curious if someone can guess what the flying aircraft is i just posted, wouldnt be suprised if no one gets it as its usealy depicted as a different "fantasy" version wich i think would be unable to fly.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on September 04, 2023, 11:57:13 AM
Whitesnake's pic looks like the (actual) K-7 superheavy bomber
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 04, 2023, 02:13:49 PM
Whitesnake's pic looks like the (actual) K-7 superheavy bomber

Thats correct, Kalinin K-7 wich on a lot of images is depicted as this:
(https://i.postimg.cc/rw4hwH9H/1k7.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I dont think that would be able to get of the ground

So Ta183Huckebein, its your turn now.


Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 09, 2023, 04:05:02 AM
Alright, i do an other one, Should be really easy:


(https://i.postimg.cc/5N9KyyM0/1229x1536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py7J12rb)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on September 09, 2023, 04:54:26 AM
Alright, i do an other one, Should be really easy:


(https://i.postimg.cc/5N9KyyM0/1229x1536.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/py7J12rb)


Flying Replica of a Fokker D.XXI?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on September 09, 2023, 05:55:28 AM
Flying Replica of a Fokker D.XXI?

Yes, but the official documents read "rebuild" as everything was done from the original drawings, and the engine is a unused original spare engine wich has been in storage but they did mount a constand speed prop wich helps with stability of the plane.


Fokker D.XXI 229 reg. PH-XXI

https://www.fokkerd21.com/
https://www.upinthesky.nl/2021/05/29/de-fokker-d-xxi-229-als-nieuw-in-hoogeveen/


Guess its your turn now :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on September 09, 2023, 04:32:08 PM
Ok can anyone identify this turret?

(https://i.postimg.cc/B6JCBrQ8/4-F1-F9-A6-B-3-EFD-433-E-9075-C600276-B35-FC.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rdYW8Y4c)

Bonus points if you know what plane it’s going in
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on September 09, 2023, 06:51:30 PM
Almost looks like a B-17G chin turret
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 09, 2023, 08:00:27 PM
B-25J upper turret

Could that plane perhaps be Sandbar Mitchell?


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on September 10, 2023, 05:06:48 AM
B-25J upper turret

Could that plane perhaps be Sandbar Mitchell?


James/PvF

You sir, would be correct!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 10, 2023, 07:49:40 AM
Try this one on for size

Photo taken by me, yesterday.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwwmCWyM/IMG-4527.jpg)

Good Luck,

James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 10, 2023, 10:20:21 PM
No apparent cockpit, swept wings with seemingly straight chord, folded...
SSM-N-8 Regulus (1?) by chance?

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 15, 2023, 03:06:43 PM
Excellent work, Mike.

You're up!


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 15, 2023, 11:43:16 PM
Oh yeah, my turn... hope this isn't too hard to guess:

(https://i.ibb.co/TvBy6MN/f35.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on September 15, 2023, 11:49:07 PM
Armstrong-Hawker Aviation BAE-46 Spitfire FB.69  8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPd59M6v/IMG-20230903-WA0000.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 16, 2023, 12:50:51 AM
Armstrong-Hawker Aviation BAE-46 Spitfire FB.69
Spot on! How on earth did you know?
Your turn!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on September 16, 2023, 04:10:40 AM
God damnit
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on September 16, 2023, 07:55:04 PM
Alright, you know the drill

(https://i.postimg.cc/D0Xj9xWg/Walsh-Brothers-Type-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lgm3fB3Y)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 16, 2023, 08:02:11 PM
Well this is a coincidence, I was just reading about this one today.

Walsh Brothers Type D


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 17, 2023, 12:08:53 AM
Walsh Brothers Type D
That's what you drank last night.
We're searching for an aircraft :D
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2023, 12:34:16 AM
That gave me a good chuckle, Mike.

I’ve got a good one lined up as soon as ZtheE confirms my answer.


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on September 17, 2023, 01:31:42 AM
You got it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2023, 07:00:45 AM
Thanks ZtheE,

Next up is this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLvzknQB/IMG-5024.jpg)

Good luck,


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 17, 2023, 07:09:25 AM
Looks a lot like a Sikorsky XPBS-1 to me.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on September 17, 2023, 08:13:28 AM
You'd be correct, Mike.

Your turn Mike.


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on September 17, 2023, 12:30:21 PM
Mike...you clever sod!  Stop guessing!!!... :P

S

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2023, 05:00:37 AM
Can't comply, too tempting :D

Here's another tough nut:
(https://i.ibb.co/zspXjQp/Tornado2.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 18, 2023, 07:49:27 AM
Thats a Panavia Tornado IDS My Friends

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 18, 2023, 07:51:44 AM
From the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 33



Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 18, 2023, 08:09:35 AM
Oh sorry, just noticed that I forgot to mention:
The quest was about the shoe size of WSO's daughter.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 18, 2023, 09:18:18 AM
lololololololol

 ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4] ]laughing4]

Best Regards KT503
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on September 18, 2023, 09:42:24 PM
The quest was about the shoe size of WSO's daughter.

US size 13.5, Men's.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 19, 2023, 12:15:52 AM
That seems about right :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55B7LHDe5M

The baton goes to KT :P

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 22, 2023, 11:47:46 PM
Since KT didn't pull the finger out yet, I take the liberty of unlocking the thread.

Guess this one. No, just naming the base type isn't enough, we need the exact model.

(https://i.ibb.co/rfhVZyr/F-4-With-Gunpod.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on September 23, 2023, 01:55:13 AM
Since KT didn't pull the finger out yet, I take the liberty of unlocking the thread.

Guess this one. No, just naming the base type isn't enough, we need the exact model.

(https://i.ibb.co/rfhVZyr/F-4-With-Gunpod.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike

RF-4C, specifically 62-12201
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: KingTiger503 on September 23, 2023, 04:06:18 AM
Damn Im Late, Well Better up next time
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on September 23, 2023, 05:42:51 AM
RF-4C, specifically 62-12201
To be deadly precise, the planes initial designation was YRF-110A, later redesignated as YRF-4C and Finally GRF-4C.
But since you got the S/N right, it's safe to say we are talking about the same aircraft, so the baton is yours  ]thumbsup[

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on September 24, 2023, 08:49:15 PM
Can you name not only the plane but the airline it’s from?


(https://i.postimg.cc/3JDpDVDJ/IMG-7072.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 03, 2023, 01:42:10 PM
Convair CV-580

As for the airline - with the help of Google, I’m saying IFL as a WAG (wild-assed guess)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: rockdoon on October 03, 2023, 03:31:06 PM
Convair CV-580

As for the airline - with the help of Google, I’m saying IFL as a WAG (wild-assed guess)



You sir, are correct on both! Crazy to think they are still flying
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 03, 2023, 08:39:40 PM
Open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 03, 2023, 09:33:19 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/0Qs0fgGg/M.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Image Credit:  NZDF-Serials
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 06, 2023, 03:36:06 PM
Some sort of Mitsubishi MU-2.

My least favorite aircraft to service and fuel. Damn things are (excuse my French) fucking annoying.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 06, 2023, 03:49:54 PM
Correct RNZAF Mitsubishi MU-2F.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Cloyd on October 06, 2023, 07:55:32 PM
(excuse my French)
Geez James, I never realized that you spoke French.  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 07, 2023, 04:04:07 PM
Thanks genX,

Yes Cloyd, I believe that makes me bilingual although I've found parallels between my version of "French" and sailor mouth. Perhaps they come from the same root.

Either way, NEW QUEST!

Try this wacky thing:

(https://i.postimg.cc/nzn9Q44K/Quest-SAS2.jpg)

Forward visibility? Who needs that?

Good luck.


James/PvF/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 08, 2023, 02:08:15 AM
Looks a lot like a French worker at Morane-Saulnier who had too much wine on the evening before, and held the engine mount drawing upside down while putting together the front section of a Criquet.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on October 11, 2023, 11:23:39 AM
Ready to give a hint? Is it French?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 11, 2023, 02:50:11 PM
It is not French
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 12, 2023, 02:38:23 AM
Could be anything.
The gear and wing struts and the cockpit remind me of a Storch, but the wings have no leading slats.
The engine could be of U.S. origin, but that's nothing special in the 1930s.
Could or could not be an STOL type, pretty much an observer aircraft.
Apparently nothing that ever made it to series production, definitely nothing I've seen before.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: larschance on October 12, 2023, 04:49:22 AM
Could it be a Polish 1930s design?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 12, 2023, 05:09:43 AM
Mike got close with his American remark. (There’s a reason I use my useless aviation knowledge to pick the hardest quests  :P )

It is a US Army aircraft but that’s all I’ll say as I’d be giving far too much away.

James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on October 13, 2023, 11:23:45 AM
Looks like a messed up Curtiss Robin
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 13, 2023, 01:00:49 PM
Ooh, so close.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 13, 2023, 02:48:45 PM
Not part of my aircraft general knowledge, but thanks to mexchiwa I worked out it's a Curtiss XC-10.

mexchiwa can take the next round.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3N0Gz8Yj/051202-F-1234-P-013.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p5xyFt9y)
Image Credit - National Museum of the United States Air Force
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 13, 2023, 06:06:01 PM
Excellent job!

Perhaps I was too liberal with my hints but Mex definitely had this so even though you did identify the aircraft correctly, GenX, I will respect your wishes that it be Mex’s turn next.


Looks like you’re up, Mexchiwa.

James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 15, 2023, 03:54:48 PM
New aircraft.

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yVhZWX8/1-Air-Trials-Unit-Woomera-c-1955-Percival-Prince-Mk-3-A90-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on October 15, 2023, 04:08:24 PM
Looks like Percival P.50 Prince/Sea Prince

It’s definitely not the P.48 Merganser because that has inlines and it’s also definitely not a P.66 Pembroke because the quest aircraft is too small.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 15, 2023, 04:49:08 PM
RAAF Percival Prince

It was meant to be a quick one, but that literally took the time for me to have my morning shower.
Next one more challenging.

Your turn.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 17, 2023, 10:05:28 PM
Spicing things up!
Want the answer to be a PICTURE.
To answer, post an image of another aircraft that shares the same name as the one below.
If correct I will fill in the gaps.
Fingers crossed there isn't a third aircraft or I might come a cropper.


(https://i.postimg.cc/6qDh4xrw/img05.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 17, 2023, 11:49:18 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/9nSTSGp/GANNET-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 18, 2023, 01:04:38 AM
Well done!
Thanks for playing along.

Your image shows a Fairey Gannet and mine the Tugan Gannet also known as Wackett Gannet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2023, 10:27:13 AM
Oh dammit, almost stalled.
Here's another one to guess.
Kind of especially for genXgamer:

(https://i.ibb.co/pZF4vF0/quest-ai.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on October 28, 2023, 11:45:08 AM
I'm pretty sure i rode in one of these on the merry-go-round at the local fair when i was about 5...  :-|
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 28, 2023, 05:48:58 PM
Would you believe a third Gannet!

This time a Gloster Gannet.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on October 28, 2023, 11:58:53 PM
Life is full of surprises, isn't it?
The baton is yours genXgamer!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 29, 2023, 12:05:26 AM
A quick search and I couldn't find any discussion here on this one.
That's not to say someone doesn't know exactly what it is.


(https://i.postimg.cc/QCD01wpZ/new-quest.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bHQfHc0)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 29, 2023, 03:20:15 AM
French Leduc 021-02, isn't it genXgamer ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Dreamk on October 29, 2023, 08:04:24 AM
The Leduc was another crazy French project of the early post war, but with style  :D
(https://i.postimg.cc/mgzy1F0q/A-Screenshot-2023-10-29-155520.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and with the nose extended so the pilot could enter and exit:
(https://i.postimg.cc/zXmg2PMd/022-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Prm8gQnd/022-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
and with the ramjet in action:
(https://i.postimg.cc/k4F0rHsx/Escanear0005.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8JcKMtq5)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on October 29, 2023, 08:26:57 AM
Gaston you were first with the correct answer.
It was the Leduc 0.21
ADD CAPTION
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXzCdTmD/leduc-021-experimental-ramjet.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Here's a great video of the 0.22 which unlike the 0.21 could takeoff on it's own.

https://youtu.be/_F_JUlCbDFg?si=EFPpNcL68gmE1q7P

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on October 29, 2023, 03:16:51 PM
OK. So... what next ???


(https://i.postimg.cc/W4WqqxSm/QuiQuizz.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Oh, yes... what plane here ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 01, 2023, 03:56:31 AM
I can tell you where it is…
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 01, 2023, 06:21:28 AM
...and if you know where it is, you know what it is ! So... tell us !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 01, 2023, 03:38:17 PM
It’s at the Royal Thai Air Force Museum.  It looks like a single-engined OV-10 Bronco, only with a pusher prop in the rear fuselage instead of twin props in the booms

That said, I have no idea what its name is, and haven’t looked it up since that doesn’t seem to be in the spirit of the game…
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on November 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
You have it. Name of the plane is RTAF-5.

(https://i.postimg.cc/C1w9YrV6/RTAF-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p91sJZrD)

And can be seen at the museum you mentioned.

Now... your turn !
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 02, 2023, 08:30:07 AM
This is one from another forum:

(Here’s the original link:  https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/the-what-is-it-game.25244/page-519

(So far no one has gotten over there)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TY7jzN7x/img026.jpg)

I’ll start by saying I don’t know what this one is (but have some guesses)

If this violates the rules of the game I’ll give an open house to someone else
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2023, 02:36:40 AM
Enlighten us with your guesses please.
So far it could be anything, simply because what's visible doesn't suffice for identifying the airplane.
Apparently it's a high-wing monoplane, fixed gear, 9cyl radial, probably American (P&W Wasp or something similar).
The flaps look interesting, as does the obvious "extra" on top of the wing. Early cropduster mod of some airplane? God knows.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 04, 2023, 06:05:57 AM
My gut reaction was it has to Bellanca - but I can’t find anything by them that matches

Not a Howard DGA, not a Cessna 195, not a Stinson, not a Douglas O-46 or a Norseman

DHC-2 Beaver?  But the OP said it was American

Like I said, this is from another forum and I have no idea what it is (and they don’t either)

What the thing is above and behind the engine - fuel tank?  Then why not below the fuselage?  Something gravity-fed?

Not sure about the flaps - not sure if the trailing edge of the wing is in line with the prop in this pic
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on November 04, 2023, 06:57:11 AM
Vought/Chance Vought ac used slim NACA cowlings ie Kingfisher etc. I appreciate the same sort of NACA cowlings were also used by many other manufacturers.

The dome fitting above the wing/engine, could it be experiments with forced induction? or even early airbourne radar?

Good one BTW....

Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 04, 2023, 08:00:27 AM
I can’t think of any Vought aircraft with a high wing (not counting the F-8 or A-7, obviously)

I think we need to eliminate the obvious

This plane wasn’t built like this from scratch - it’s a modification of an existing aircraft

I thought it might be a fuel tank Ryan NYP-style, but really, really doubt that

We have two avenues to figure this out - what is the original plane (probably a common aircraft) and what is the modification?   Is it a radar (late PBY style?). Is it a crew position? 

Anyway, just my thoughts.

Are the wing struts a red herring?  They aren’t attached to the tank.   Are they part of the plane?

Another possibility we can probably eliminate - not a Lockheed Vega
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 04, 2023, 09:09:04 AM
Alright, I have it.
It's the Stinson L-1 Vigilant S/N 40-255 modified by Prof. E. A. Stalker.
Can't find the original full scale picture of the quest, but here's two more:

(https://i.ibb.co/cYNPYMK/361304812-3502884613332923-1683392280976281473-n.jpg)

The story behind:
Quote
Sometimes, solutions can take a strange shape. When developing one of the first Boundary Layer Control testbeds on an Air Force Stinson L-1 Vigilant (40-255), Prof. E. A. Stalker found that the aircraft was much too small to fit in the auxiliary engine needed to create suction between the flaps. This suction would enable the aircraft to hang on to the boundary layer of the airstream, which would give it greatly increased lift at low airspeeds.

So, the solution was to create a colossal, bulbous fairing above the cabin to house the additional 80 hp Franklin O-180 engine, which would power the system. As a result, the L-1, based out of Michigan’s Tri-City Airport (now MBS International), became known by airmen as the “Humpback.” In addition to the hump, the L-1 also had new plywood wings equipped with two-segment full-span Fowler flaps that could extend 33 degrees. The segments between the flaps was where the auxiliary engine would draw air and create suction. The air sucked in would then be expelled from the back of the hump. The result would (hopefully) be a shorter takeoff and landing distance as well as a greatly increased lift coefficient.

However, in 1944, testing on Boundary Layer Control was very new, and not yet fully understood. With the added weight of its hump, the Humpback L-1’s lift coefficient only increased by 0.1, and the landing distance was actually longer. After 19 flights, it was transferred to Wright Field, where it crashed in the neighborhood of Alpha, Ohio, during stall testing, killing the test pilot.

Prof. Stalker came to realize how poor of a choice the L-1 was for BLC, due to its tiny size, and later BLC testing was done on much larger aircraft. I wouldn’t call the Humpback a failure however, because in order to find the right way, you’ve got to find the wrong way first!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 04, 2023, 11:47:31 AM
Alright.  You’ve got it

I won’t tell the guys on the other forum
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on November 04, 2023, 02:47:29 PM
Ahhhh interesting....thx for the info about it as well.

S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on November 12, 2023, 06:01:52 AM
Storebror got it, but I don’t think he’s going to post a new one, so open house

(If I’m wrong and you’re going to post one, jump in and let me know)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 12, 2023, 06:13:57 AM
Oh sorry, somehow got lost.
Just a moment, new quest incoming!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 12, 2023, 06:42:51 AM
Late, but hopefully not too late.
An easy one for you guys:

(https://i.ibb.co/c1KKvhy/quest-col.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on November 12, 2023, 07:06:13 AM
Gotta be the XB-32 Dominator prototype. I’d recognize that fin back there anywhere.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on November 12, 2023, 07:33:33 AM
The baton is yours James, well done!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: LuseKofte on November 12, 2023, 10:03:05 AM
Can 'I bend the rules a bit and ask if you know where this joystick come from
Sokol1  brought this to my attention
(https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/uploads/monthly_2023_11/IMG_0445.jpeg.75f7f776a0b7d0a19ed2c1ce969d5f3b.jpeg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on November 12, 2023, 01:18:29 PM
Formation Stick for Type C-1 Automatic Pilot System
Check out this site:
https://aeroantique.com/products/formation-stick-for-type-c-1-automatic-pilot-system?variant=7648143900702

Cheers
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 07, 2024, 03:47:55 AM
It's been awhile, so here's a quick one to get things rolling.


(https://i.postimg.cc/3JrNZfMs/temora-012.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 07, 2024, 05:19:36 AM
Recognized that instantly, Cessna A-37B Dragonfly
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 07, 2024, 05:33:39 AM
Yeah mate

Here's a link to the one pictured.

https://aviationmuseum.com.au/cessna-a-37b-dragonfly/

You're up next.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 08, 2024, 02:30:40 PM
Ok, lets see if anyone can guess this one, full aircraft brand, type and nickname please  :P

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKhGZ7f5/raadhetplaatje.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 08, 2024, 08:52:57 PM
Cessna T-37 Tweet
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 09, 2024, 10:01:39 AM
Cessna T-37 Tweet

Cessna T-37B Tweet to be exact, but close enough, its the Trainer version they based the A-37B Dragonfly on.


Your turn :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 09, 2024, 02:11:56 PM
Kinda keeping to the theme

(https://i.postimg.cc/g0hqmVYC/download-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 10, 2024, 12:01:33 AM
F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 10, 2024, 01:39:01 AM
F-35?
So close!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 10, 2024, 03:32:24 AM
No. F-35 is so ugly !!! This one is much nicer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on January 10, 2024, 04:58:55 AM
I suppose that the registration number on the rudder tells everything you want to know
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 10, 2024, 09:23:43 AM
I suppose that the registration number on the rudder tells everything you want to know

Good point, thats why i (and some others probably) picked a image where its not visible, otherwise it could be really easy to look up.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 10, 2024, 07:12:38 PM
I suppose that the registration number on the rudder tells everything you want to know
You're no fun, no guesses 4 u
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 10, 2024, 07:21:21 PM
It's a Cessna Citation Business Jet, more specifically the Cessna 526.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_526_CitationJet

One of the many failed follow ons for the T-37.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 10, 2024, 10:33:29 PM
It's a Cessna Citation Business Jet, more specifically the Cessna 526.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_526_CitationJet

One of the many failed follow ons for the T-37.

Yep, you got it
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 12, 2024, 11:31:24 AM
It's a Cessna Citation Business Jet, more specifically the Cessna 526.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_526_CitationJet

One of the many failed follow ons for the T-37.

It is not a Business Jet, just check your own link  ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 12, 2024, 03:46:02 PM
I am fully aware, there is also a Cessna Citation business jet.
It is meant to be a joke, now that it is explained, the joke is dead, thank you.
I guess it's my turn :)  Photo has been edited to remove markings.


(https://i.postimg.cc/kXXNmw9g/tttttttttttttttttt.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 12, 2024, 06:03:11 PM
I guess it's myPhoto has been edited to remove markings.
Where is the big black censor bar that covers half the screen?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on January 12, 2024, 06:06:08 PM
A true classic: the Boeing Stearman
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 12, 2024, 06:09:02 PM
Quote
Where is the big black censor bar that covers half the screen?
I am more civilized then adding a black bar. 

Quote
A true classic: the Boeing Stearman
No.  Not even the correct manufacturer.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 13, 2024, 02:39:49 AM
I am fully aware, there is also a Cessna Citation business jet.
It is meant to be a joke, now that it is explained, the joke is dead, thank you.
I guess it's my turn :)  Photo has been edited to remove markings.


(https://i.postimg.cc/kXXNmw9g/tttttttttttttttttt.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Curtis Wright CW-16E from the Argentine Navy
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 13, 2024, 08:03:38 AM
Correct. Picture (not mine) is the museum and airport I used to work at through highschool and university.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 13, 2024, 08:31:07 AM
Guess that means its my turn again  ;D

I post one later today.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 13, 2024, 02:24:15 PM
Here it is:
(https://i.postimg.cc/vB0GZgp1/126917.webp)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 13, 2024, 02:43:51 PM
Ilyushin Il-20M
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 14, 2024, 02:55:10 AM
Ilyushin Il-20M

That was faster than i expected...

I posted that because someone put up a thread about a IL-20 (1948) mod, which is a completely different aircraft.

So you are correct, (actualy i think its not a M but a PP version but ok) so its your turn now P51vsFw190 :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 14, 2024, 08:13:51 AM
I’ll do something a little bit easier just to keep the ball rolling.

Try this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/6QR15gr1/IMG-2973.jpg)

I’ve had to cover up some things outside the aircraft so it’s not too easy even though it’s pretty damn easy anyway.

PvF/James
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 14, 2024, 09:03:30 AM
B-29A-60-BN, 44-69175, built at the Boeing Renton plant.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 14, 2024, 07:42:56 PM
Technically it's a 55-BN but that's splitting hairs I suppose.

It's Jack's Hack of course! The resident B-29 of the New England Air Museum and one of my many "offices."

You're up Geschirr.


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 14, 2024, 10:06:43 PM
No no, you are right it is a -55, in fact 44-69175 doesn't exist, why would the internet lie to me, why didn't I fact check it, I've wasted every bodies time.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 14, 2024, 10:48:49 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/DzJ9Pjsr/26-A.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 19, 2024, 08:56:42 AM
If this isn’t somehow related to the Max Holste (?) Broussard I’ll eat my shoe
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on January 19, 2024, 09:43:19 AM
It looks like a variation of an Auster
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 19, 2024, 02:06:14 PM
I think this is in a British Aircraft of WW2 book. I'll get it out once I'm home
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 19, 2024, 02:36:44 PM
My first impression was also an Auster, until I saw the twin tail.
I'll be interested to find out what it is.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qBh9LyhV/images.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 19, 2024, 02:56:11 PM
Looks more French than British to me...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on January 19, 2024, 06:18:59 PM
I agree I was going for a Miles due to the twin tail but the undercarriage is definitely different
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 20, 2024, 03:40:27 AM
French SNCAC Norvigie ?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on January 20, 2024, 06:11:20 AM
Good job Gaston! Yes, the SNCAC NC.856 Norvigie.
I saw it as a prop plane in the Christmas movie The Shepherd, and it took me 5 minutes of digging to figure it out. Of course I was working with a color version, at a weird angle. Your turn.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp3ZwzD2/Screenshot-20240120-060724-Chrome.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VJMPBQpD)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 20, 2024, 03:01:24 PM
OK. Thanks. This time, let's go for something different. As you know, many squadrons in many air forces have their insignia. So...


(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0LWTHyt/Quiquizz59b.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Which squadron did use this insigna ?

Finding the air force will certainly help you.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 20, 2024, 03:40:23 PM
Very easy one for me.
I'll let someone else have a crack first.

EDIT:  I have my own squadron insignia I want to post so I'll give an answer.

Swiss Air Force 6 Squadron or Escadrille 6

Written up in records as Cp Av 6 which at the time of doing my Swiss campaign I knew what that stood for.
From memory some squadrons had French names while others had German.

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvwNCvXD/swiss.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 21, 2024, 12:57:41 AM
Written up in records as Cp Av 6 which at the time of doing my Swiss campaign I knew what that stood for.
CP.AV.6 = Compagnie d'aviation 6 = Fliegerkompanie (Fliegerstaffel) 6 = Fightersquadron 6.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 21, 2024, 03:18:02 AM
Exactly, genXgamer ! This insignia was Cp. Av. 6 insigna. Can be seen on Me-109E-3 during WW2 :


(https://i.postimg.cc/J4X6Qt9K/Messerschmitt-Bf-109-E3-Swiss-Cpav6-J318-WNr-2166-featuring-the-witch-on-broomstick-emblem-Switzerlan.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zVJFzDDR)

Your turn.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 21, 2024, 01:58:38 PM
I'll follow up Gaston's squadron insignia with one I've had lined up for some time.

What is this affectionately know as?

(https://i.postimg.cc/T3sFtfxM/newquest.png) (https://postimg.cc/gxvgJ9rN)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on January 21, 2024, 03:26:29 PM
I don't know about the affectionate part, but is this an Asian Fu (foo?) dog?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 21, 2024, 04:04:47 PM
Not the answer I'm after.
Perhaps my question is a bit vague.
Belongs to a squadron and has a nickname.
Here's a more detailed image.

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSzJDXFH/1020-726x10242.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 21, 2024, 11:34:02 PM
Oh finally. F-35!! :D

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._77_Squadron_RAAF

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: genXgamer on January 22, 2024, 12:35:54 AM
Well the answer is in there somewhere.
Grumpy Monkey not to be confused with Evil Monkey.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kM2p93jp/evil-monkey-angry.gif) (https://postimages.org/)

The unit motto is "Swift to Destroy" and the crest features an oriental temple lion, a legacy of No. 77 Squadron's role in the Korean War. Nicknamed the "grumpy monkey", the lion represents "a defender of peace, which, when disturbed, is swift to destroy".

Have a turn Mike.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 22, 2024, 01:56:13 AM
Thanks man 8)
Something easy to relax:

(https://i.ibb.co/7pF7VLd/313199428-495836442586488-4670657633778169062-n.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on January 22, 2024, 04:11:04 AM
At first I thought it might be a swing-wing Ballsack...sorry Balzac, but it's a Dassault Mirage G8.01....good looking ac.

Cheers

Shessi
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 22, 2024, 04:15:00 AM
That's perfectly right Shessi, your turn ]thumbsup[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on January 22, 2024, 02:05:55 PM
Ok, something different.......
(https://i.postimg.cc/hjPgWZhd/I-wonder.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on January 22, 2024, 03:39:06 PM
PZL M-15 Belphegor, I presume?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on January 22, 2024, 03:54:27 PM
You presume correctly H...;)

Supposidly the slowest flying jet ac ever produced!

Over to you.

S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on January 22, 2024, 09:33:02 PM
The only biplane jet too, I think...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Shessi on January 23, 2024, 09:17:19 AM
I love the 'rubber bands' holding the wing tank on ... ;D

S
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 23, 2024, 09:36:25 AM
The only biplane jet too, I think...
Depends.
https://www.radaerosports.com/
https://www.richgoodwinairshows.com/g-jpit

Arguably both fall into the "mixed power" category though.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on January 24, 2024, 03:55:35 PM
A biplane too...

(https://i.postimg.cc/nc0c989H/Muu.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKRL7P9b)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 25, 2024, 07:09:14 AM
Looks a lot like a Muniz M-7:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muniz_M-7

(https://i.ibb.co/Swfq2dz/325201.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on January 25, 2024, 12:18:06 PM
Yes, it looks like it, and it is. Somewhere in time between Santos Dumont and Embraer. Landing gear mounting always fascinates me. Now it's your turn.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRf6J4WW/Muu2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNWJFh65)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 28, 2024, 11:38:10 AM
Sorry for stalling the thread.
Anyone can share the story behind this one?

(https://i.ibb.co/2cnNF6F/Lockheed-L-1011-385-3-Tri-Star-500-Air-Lanka-AN0962210.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: ZtheE on January 28, 2024, 12:14:22 PM
The TriStar flew over Chernobyl
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on January 28, 2024, 04:38:51 PM
Some kind of an engine testbed?

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on January 28, 2024, 06:06:25 PM
Sorry for stalling the thread.
Anyone can share the story behind this one?
]cheers[
Mike

It's an Air Lanka L-1011-500 TriStar ferrying an extra engine.
Haven't found any more on this yet.

Flamer'
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 29, 2024, 06:19:13 AM
It's an Air Lanka L-1011-500 TriStar ferrying an extra engine.
Haven't found any more on this yet.
That's correct and the baton goes to you.
A little more detail (really just a little): In the early days of Jet Airliners, it was quite common to ferry a spare engine especially over long distances.
3- or 4-Engine aircraft were regularly equipped with a hardpoint for ferrying a spare engine, and they even used it on revenue flights.
Nowadays when most of the airliners are twin engine aircraft, this isn't possible anymore.
Not for the fact hat a twin couldn't carry the additional 3rd engine, but the additional drag would make single engine operation unfeasible in case of an engine failure, let alone adhering to ETOPS.

Here's a few more oddballs:

(https://i.ibb.co/7yQZG0Y/0457505.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/YDP8P4x/1113x.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/XJJqC4p/8025004734-c41d4689db-b.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/vjtGRRN/apayw-july8.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/VSq7xJ2/G-ARVM-fifthengine.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/CQsN2Q6/SaE8r.jpg)

Your turn Flamer50!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on January 29, 2024, 08:53:16 AM
It's not what you might think:
(https://i.postimg.cc/fMGSKXZ0/Mystery-Bird-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on January 29, 2024, 09:03:01 AM
Wait... no F-35?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on January 30, 2024, 09:04:11 AM
Convair Charger?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on January 30, 2024, 09:18:30 AM
It's not what you might think:

Looks like a Bronco, but that has a different cockpit cabin.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on January 30, 2024, 09:25:12 AM
Convair Charger?
You are correct, the Convair Model 48 Charger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_Model_48_Charger

Your turn. ]cheers[
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 01, 2024, 03:24:21 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/pTCGxVnJ/IMG-1073.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on February 01, 2024, 05:12:29 PM
Supposedly Amelia Earhart Lockheed 10E Electra even though i am really doubtful
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2024, 08:56:37 AM
Yep. You got it.  Guess we’ll just have to wait to see what it really is.  I think it’s MH370 myself….
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Frankiek on February 02, 2024, 09:07:17 AM
Shouldn't MH370 be lost west of Australia? Should also be much bigger than the Electra.

In any case with all the planes that went MIA in the Pacific during WWII it could be anything.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: WhiteSnake1976 on February 02, 2024, 09:24:47 AM
Shouldn't MH370 be lost west of Australia? Should also be much bigger than the Electra.

In any case with all the planes that went MIA in the Pacific during WWII it could be anything.

In WW2 plenty of planes went missing and where never found, but i would not be surprised at all if it is not even a aircraft at all.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 02, 2024, 11:24:48 AM
Shouldn't MH370 be lost west of Australia? Should also be much bigger than the Electra.

In any case with all the planes that went MIA in the Pacific during WWII it could be anything.

(I wasn’t really being serious…). But it really could be Earhart’s Electra. 
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on February 02, 2024, 12:18:56 PM
It would be great if that blur is really Earhart's Electra, but I share the skepticism of others here. There are many things that it could be.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 16, 2024, 05:17:18 AM
Looks like we have reached "stalled" state again.
Guess this:

(https://i.ibb.co/CPZYdSr/quest.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 16, 2024, 09:05:57 AM
It would’ve flown rings around any other postwar piston airliner…
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 18, 2024, 11:44:39 PM
If that piston airliner was parked maybe.
Otherwise, its top speed would not suffice.

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 22, 2024, 01:55:51 AM
Ok, it’s a Lockheed Saturn.  Pending confirmation I’ll say open house
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 22, 2024, 07:22:56 AM
You got that right mexchiwa.

Open house?
Okay, how about that one:

(https://i.ibb.co/1Mgvcj2/QUEST.jpg)

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on February 22, 2024, 08:48:46 AM
Jave-Meteo-tour?  (It looks like a mashup of a Javelin, Meteor and Vatour)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 22, 2024, 09:45:31 AM
It even has something of the Yak-28, mexchiwa...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2024, 04:30:48 PM
It's nothing!

Look real close and zoom in. None of the details make any sense and none of the panel lines are completely coherent.

This is an entirely fabricated AI image.


Which reminds me, Mike, you've been using some AI touching up in some recent screenshots haven't you?

Like this image for example (from a Sunday mission from a few months ago when we were flying through that hangar and KT flew into you):
(https://i.postimg.cc/gcHvjjwM/und6insy.png)


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 22, 2024, 04:39:32 PM
And further more if we zoom in on the vehicles in the background on the left, you'll see that they aren't even rendered properly (AI still has a ways to go).

(https://i.postimg.cc/65YRtP7T/QUEST1.jpg)

Or what about the landing gear? None of it even remotely makes sense from an engineering perspective let alone being able to physically move.

(https://i.postimg.cc/q79DQq4f/QUEST2.jpg)

I think this is a completely made up aircraft using a prompt that included at least two of the aircraft that Mexchiwa mentioned.

I think Mike made this to throw us off but I'm on to you, you crafty German bastard!  ;)


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Geschirr on February 22, 2024, 08:38:03 PM
You are so pretentious James!  Next your going to tell me none of these are real!

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yVff1p8/9716b098-821d-41e1-9689-610ad4b2ae47.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJC5GKsf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fW9TfM1x/a-beautiful-194-60a289f1-26ac-4f55-85ce-a46de944093d.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SjmhybSs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkbcMfP1/asdf.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqGzhphT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9FPmsJm0/asgdasdgag.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCRzdPyz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/YCpr7Y03/de-havilland-mo-81ccb2da-c5d2-4f9b-b84a-2db36719faa2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JG2VcybD)

(https://i.postimg.cc/2S2zSyBf/english-electri-27f37828-805a-4220-8811-5fe4fbb174f7-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1RKW6VW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKzhdvjk/img-5402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jDppmG3R)

(https://i.postimg.cc/nLWpqWkR/img-5403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1FKj28W)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4dhZP12J/img-5405.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9RVvFyjS)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T1Mx4WBn/j.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DJgRWmvz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HnwmDkCR/raf-se5a-1a6ed7a3-3a77-4097-95ec-6aaf2dd57085-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHG6T5vF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQrwT4T6/supermarine-spi-a58434f0-8ceb-4cff-b016-be4168d5eb2b-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BtSdr5pP)

https://hushkit.net/
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on February 22, 2024, 11:31:59 PM
Oh, nooooooooo, Geschirr... there are so many beautiful aircrafts... why ask IA to do so ugly "things" ???
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on February 23, 2024, 01:39:46 AM
I think Mike made this to throw us off but I'm on to you, you crafty German bastard!  ;)

(https://i.ibb.co/tmwkd2x/Adolf-Hitler-Arthur-Kannenberg-Harz-mountain.jpg)

Mike, you've been using some AI touching up in some recent screenshots haven't you?
Well... isn't the whole game "AI" in some way?

The baton is your James!

]cheers[
Mike
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on February 23, 2024, 07:52:16 AM
Thanks Mike!


Alright gentlemen, try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRWyX4Wj/IMG-6371.jpg)

Good luck as always.


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Radoye on February 23, 2024, 08:25:38 AM
Getting strong Lokheed Connie vibes off this one...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: GEORGES44 on February 23, 2024, 10:32:01 AM
You are so pretentious James!  Next your going to tell me none of these are real!

My eyes are hurting! o_O o_O
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Knochenlutscher on February 23, 2024, 12:50:12 PM
 a proving Ground in Ohrdruf/GDR 1988

Russian soldiers standing next to a...?

(https://i.postimg.cc/pTZw39Mv/Polygon-Ohrdruf-Truppen-bungsplatz-1988.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

LOL
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: mexchiwa on March 07, 2024, 08:52:18 AM
Thanks Mike!


Alright gentlemen, try this one:

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRWyX4Wj/IMG-6371.jpg)

Good luck as always.


Have the feeling this has something to do with Fairey or Supermarine. (The former almost surely)

James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on March 07, 2024, 07:28:11 PM
Alright gentlemen, try this one:
Good luck as always.

James/PvF
How about a Fairey FC1, prototype not completed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairey_FC1

Butch
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 09, 2024, 08:53:52 AM
Good job, Flamer!

Sorry for the delay.

Your turn.


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on March 09, 2024, 11:05:51 AM
O.K., try this one:
(https://i.postimg.cc/np9NvDss/Mystery-Plane-3.jpg)
The prototype was built and flight tested.

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: SAS~Storebror on March 09, 2024, 12:30:34 PM
737 MAX-13?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: vonofterdingen on March 09, 2024, 01:09:00 PM
Can't be a 737 Max, the access panels are all still in place. Try again?
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Gaston on March 09, 2024, 02:38:34 PM
If not 737 Max, then, it is a F-35.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on March 09, 2024, 03:55:50 PM
Typically, Douglas cabin, triple fin – it can be only the DC-4E.  :)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Flamer50 on March 09, 2024, 07:00:21 PM
You are correct HaFu1939  ;D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_DC-4E#

Your turn  :)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on March 10, 2024, 03:43:34 AM
And what’s this?

(https://i.postimg.cc/mDrsy9Ff/aaa.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Good luck, HaFu1939
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 11, 2024, 08:25:26 PM
Coincidentally, I have the Naval Institute Press's book on Miles next to me and I can confidently say that this is a Miles M.2D Hawk three-seater powered by a ADC Cirrus IIIA producing 95hp.

You know they only made six to special order?


James/PvF
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: HaFu1939 on March 13, 2024, 05:37:59 AM
Your answer is correct and very comprehensive, yes, it is the Miles M2D Hawk.
My source is Brown, D. L. (1970). Miles aircraft since 1925. London: Putnam.
The story of the Miles aircraft company is very romantic and I like the light aircraft of the pre-war period. This one is particularly interesting as a three-seater. I am very happy that someone else is reading about the same topic quite by chance.
And yes, I know there were only five (your source mentions six?) made in total  :)
Now is your turn...
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 03:55:51 PM
Sorry for the extended delay, gentlemen. Real life reared its wicked and ugly head and I had to attend to that.

Now, for the reason we all come here,

Guess this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYQnWNr4/IMG-8304.jpg)

Good luck, although I’m sure none of you will need it since it’s a pretty simple one.


Sincerely,

PvF/James/Charles   ;)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 04:14:16 PM
PZL P.1

On a hunch I checked a PZL fighter aircraft list, and found the exact picture you used too.
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 04:34:08 PM
Good work in record time there, Ta183.

You’re up!


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 04:36:03 PM
Yeehaw, sometimes I get lucky

Alright, bit of an obscure one to update the quest (although now that I've said that, it'll be trivially easy to guess right)

(https://i.imgur.com/59P86DK.jpg)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 04:42:00 PM
That’s gotta be an Aichi AB-3

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 04:44:26 PM
And indeed it is, very well done

Solved in record time in return!
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 04:57:02 PM
Thanks!

Now try this goofy thing on for size:

(https://i.postimg.cc/3JB9d0T9/IMG-8313.jpg)

This one may not actually be that difficult to do. I had to post the entire thing because it just looks so goofy.


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 05:31:23 PM
Dang, that was a hard one. Finally found it when, at my wit's end, I googled the barely legible number on the tail plus trimotor.

Zenith Albatros Z-12.

You're quite right, that's an odd lookin' critter there
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 05:51:24 PM
Excellent work!

You’re up….uhh, again  ;D


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 05:54:41 PM
Alright, time for another "it might be hard, it might take 3 minutes" plane

(https://i.imgur.com/RuSqGCH.png)

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 06:48:37 PM
It’s taken me a good deal of deep searching but I think I’ve cracked it.

It’s the Bartini Stal-6

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwPgTvd5/IMG-8315.png)


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: Ta183Huckebein on March 26, 2024, 07:12:56 PM
Indeed it is, very well done sir  8)

You're up.... again  :P
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 26, 2024, 07:23:23 PM
You and I really need to stop doing this. If we don’t, we may exhaust the limited supply of weird aircraft designs.

If I guess the one after this one correct again, I will call an open round so we aren’t completely hogging the thread and also so we don’t get called massive nerds forever………oops, secrets out!  :P :D

Anywho, try this:

And good luck  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/xjFnct9s/IMG-8317.jpg)


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: 615sqn_Maveric on March 27, 2024, 12:08:41 AM
Hi,

is it this one ?

Baby White  1916
15hp motorcycle engine and chain-driven pusher propeller; span: 18'0" length: 16'0"
Canard configuration with trailing-edge ailerons; reverse tricycle gear

Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2024, 04:35:06 AM
It would indeed be the 1916 Baby White; the first kit-built aircraft to be sold in the USA.

Your turn, Maveric!


PvF/James/Charles
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: 615sqn_Maveric on March 27, 2024, 10:34:27 AM
and this one is ... ?

(https://i.postimg.cc/bYG7WYsq/avion.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Quest: Guess what is depicted here
Post by: P51vsFw190 on March 27, 2024, 06:46:32 PM
Well it’s definitely a Beech Model 18 and it has the improved wingtips of the standard postwar modifications to improve stability and flight efficiency and performance.

As for which subtype it belongs to, I’m at a loss since this example shows little modification besides the wingtips.

PvF/James/Charles