Phil Winks Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Got there I think before I saw your last post although this prob isn't the aircraft it IMHO of the type and by the same manufacturer which is BELL soits a Bell XP something or other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well done Phil it is actually the Bell XP-77 as pictured above - I chopped my piccy just before the insignia to make it really really difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Now one more I found in my desperate scrabble around yon internet to find that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Lockheed P2V Neptune - it is usually about now people say I can't play anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I've pinned it down to a P2V-3 Now here is one that ties in with this thread perfectly, not only as a contender for the look-a-like competition but also related to another aircraft posted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Your OK Gemma I'm not about to get mardy just because your aircraft knowledge is better than mine lol this obviously reminds one of the Harvard Texan/Zero what I can tell you is the markings suggest British pacific theatre early to mid 1940's the huge antenna mast forward of the cockpit suggests the possibility it had a specialist use . also I need to check but the nose sect just behind the cowl looks different to me as though its a texan with a smaller motor. I get the feeling that as you've shown the registration mark that won't be of to much help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 How wrong was I not british but RAAF and nothing to do with Harvard but built by Commonwealth aircraft company designated CA16 so related to the 1st aircraft I posted in here Thanks for the easy one Gemma you did that just to make me feel better about myself didn't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 You got it Phil CAC CA-16 Wirraway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ok Gemma now I'm fairly certain that you have the same resources as me so hold of till later before answering this one only kidding girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 You mean you have a copy of "Gemma's Pocket Book of Aircraft Identification" Phil??? Only kidding, shall I give them until lunchtime to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think they are being a bit slack Phil, Aircraft is an AGO Ao 192 image is of the first to fly designated Ao 192 V1 registration D-OAGO, it first flew in the summer of 1935 (subsequently the tail was raised and bracing struts added, hence the easy ID of the individual aircraft) Here is one that looks like a Neptune but isn't, so what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think I must have Gemma Now this is annoying cos I just know I've seen that one but can I remember it well give me time this is all getting very educational for me any way just a point on the last one do you not think that it was far to pretty an aircraft to be german none of their practical uglyness in that one and an excellent subject for a simple scale model of about 60" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm thinking its a lockheed possibly a late version of the p2 just a little more research this isn't it but you can see where I'm coming from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nope its not a Lockheed despite looking so much like the P2V2 it was actually a fair bit bigger. Agreed the Ao 192 was far too pretty for a WWII German design, they actually took notice of the aerodynamics. Agree though it would make a lovely scale model, half the fun of playing identify the aircraft is finding new subjects for models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'm sorry to have to admit defeat Gemma been through every photo I can find of american twins and can I work it out No I cant so here is one that if you personally don't find easy I'll eat my hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well it is pretty so it much be a Fairchild 119 Flying Boxcar The mystery plane, Martin P4M Mercator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 OK, my turn, tell me what this is.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Wittman Tailwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I think David might be right Gemma but being suspicious I'm going to check so here's a cheeky one if you don't get this your sacked as the sites unoficial "aircraft identification expert" so no pressure lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Yep David sure is right how come no reg on it have you photo shoped that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Tailwind it is indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Eeer it is the same type I trained in Phil, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II A few hints, don't leave the names on the .jpg it makes no odds to me but it does make it too easy for some. Rename any .jpg files, else searching the file will very often reveal the type. Hide registrations, if it is a 'G' reg entering in the CAA G-INFO web site will return type and owner. Remove any reference to the photographer else it is too easy to reference on the net Cover all of those and see if it makes any difference to how many I identify (I promise you it will not but I do know all the tricks) PS The Wittman Tailwind was a very pivotal design in homebuilt aircraft, not a difficult one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Winks Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I know most of that Gemma and yes the last was meant for you we have a few resident at Dunkeswell close to me but I've never had a chance to get a PPL maybe one day any way here goes another and yes I've bothered to hide the sources on this it might be a popular one with Tims PSS buddies but then it might not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 oops forget that back to the books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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