I don't have a mystery bird but I do have a question concerning the early Bell 47 / H-13 helicopters. They all have what looks like a painted semi-oval on the front of the bubble. Is it paint, presumably for attitude reference, or something else? Later versions don't seem to have it. Some closeup pictures seem to show two wires going from the pedestal to the oval strip.
Thanks
Norm
Speaking for myself, I'm not very well versed on helicopters. Maybe one of the regulars has an idea?
Pressing on, here is a rarely seen liaison plane...
Before BG wakes up, I'll dive in with a Caproni 311 ?
Looks like a reflection of the sun to me, if you are referring to the white starry oval above the back of the instrument panel.
Keith
edit if you referring to the 2 inch wide strip that is almost as wide as the bubble, it can be because a) they could not blow the canopy that big in the early days & had to insert another piece, or b) because they wanted easier access to the back of the instrument panel for maintenance.
K
I have seen this one referred to as both the Ca.310bis and the 311.
Either way, a pint for the Scotsman.
How about this lovely creature ?
Knock on metal!
That would be this fellow but with the added cockpit.
Indeed it is - looks a bit better in original form.......
Thanks Mike.
How about this medium haul airliner?
Lockheed Saturn prototype (NX90801 c/n 075-1001)
"To some the sky is the limit. To others it is home" anon.
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein
A cold Molsons for the Canadian.
(Wonder what is in the crate in the third photo...looks like whiskey?)
I does look like whiskey, but a bit less grain in the pic or the alcohol would help..
I don't think this has been around before but...
"To some the sky is the limit. To others it is home" anon.
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein
Feel free to press on Chris. Look like you are correct on the V.1 biplane. Rob must have tracked down that whiskey...
Must have been a big bottle. Just trying to give a chance to reply.
Here's a floater.
Chris
Congratulations Chris!
Actually, it was an annoying Dr.'s appointment that got in the way... and a diversion to the resurrected company's website where I got lost in dreamland
http://spykercars.com/heritage
“Nulla Tenaci invia est via”
"To some the sky is the limit. To others it is home" anon.
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” -Albert Einstein
OK I have to go on a short trip in 24hrs so lets get it figured out.
It's European.
Chris
Have worked my way through the whole gamut and reckon maybe something obscurely Scandinavian.
Similar to a couple of Sopwiths and Hanriots but....
Look at it without floats maybe that will help
Chris
Since no new guess's
Thulin N
Chris
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Nice one Chris. Not enough info in my books on those sneaky Swedes !
Amazingly, that machine appears to still exist to this day - http://www.planesandchoppers.com/picture/number8490.asp
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