TNCA 3-E-130.
I try to keep tabs on our neighbors to the South.
TNCA 3-E-130.
I try to keep tabs on our neighbors to the South.
for Moses. I didn't think it was THAT easy
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Now this is the legendary Lester Finkelbaum with his PintaFlyer Mk1 which he built in his garage in Albuquerque. Remove the wings and tail unit, and it turns into a perfectly normal milk float.
My first impression was that is the infamous 'Havant Aclew'
PS, is that a DH Puss Moth or Leopard Moth in the hangar? It certainly has the distinctive DH fin
Joking aside, could it possibly be a 'Whatsit' made by Waldo Waterman?
On further investigation, I don't think it is a Whatsit, but the cabin does look very similar, so perhaps a modified Whatsit?
OK then, how about a Stout Skycar?
Yep, thats it. This one is a modified Skycar I.
sandarOver to you Sir. (Lefty was being a bit modest on this one)
Here is a nice looking racer
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A favorite of mystery plane threads. The Latvian VEF I-16.
Moses, Have you hacked my PC, or are you an encyclopedia:ques:
Anyway have a
Time for anotherto the library
Thanks sandar. Certain planes come up from time to time and the I-16 is one of them. Lefty is the encyclopedia, I'm just the guy who sweeps up at night.
Now for something completely different...
Nothing on this one yet - I started off assuming it naturally was American, but I wonder ?
Oh dear, I'm having to log in every time now..............
Think I'll surrender here - not too good on the modern stuff - think it might be Russian ?
Anyone else ?
Not Russian. Did you notice the very small sponsons?
I had noticed them, not sure they help too much though!
Sponsons normally means Dornier...........
Sorry guys, had a migraine today and have only just had a look. :isadizzy:
My first thoughts were German and Dornier immediately sprang to mind, so did Grob.
I can't see any evidence of wheels, so that means a true flying boat, not an amphibian.
I feel your pain sandar. Have suffered from migraines on and off since I was about 11yrs old. Miserable times.
This one is a bit obscure so I think I will move it along. It's a Poschel P-420.Was a testbed for the Equator P-300.
Onward with this dandy biplane-
I don't think I would have ever got the Poschel. After you revealed the answer, I 'Googled' 'Poschel' and only got three relevant results, two of which resulted in the same page (password protected) and one that didn't load properly!
Fortunately I don't get too many migraines, normally one, possibly two a year and, according to my doctor, they are mild ones (could have fooled me).
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Now for a look at the mystery biplane.
Grumman(ish)/ Curtiss(ish) undercarriage, bubble canopy (Canadian?), possibly a Canadian car and Foundry FDB-1
Blast! Beat me to it - although I could actually claim it as I think it is FBD-1 !
Well done Sandar.
I have just browsed through a few pages of books and the internet and have found that it is variously described as FDB-1 and FBD-1. Dunno which is correct. Dyslexia or incompetence rules KO
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