I thought the community might have split in two parts. One who thinks that the last plane is too easy (and nobody of this group wants to get blamed for taking the cherry from the cake), and one who needs more hints.
The basic type was built more than 100 times. However, if you google for pictures with the type's name most of these show this very specific variant. It became famous with an extraordinary flight and it differs from its sisters by the engine and, most prominently, the coolers. This is why I thought it would be better to ask for this special variant.
The Napier Lion was quite prolifically used. Maybe your clue would be more effective if you were to say which variant this aeroplane employed. Just take a look at Lumsden's tome. The list is as long as my arm!
Famous designer who became leader of his own design bureau for many, many years. Several of his designs are still in service.
(The hint with the enigne was meant to define this specific airplane) I still think that it should be possible/easy to identify an aircraft that came out of series production. Compared to what you have shown or identified here before, this is ridiculous.
Based on the right book it would take 5 minutes. Based on a data file, say 30 or 45.
What I know for sure is that it is RR-SOV flown by Gromov and Radzevich through Europe in a few days.
My first source named it Tupolev R-3 NL (for Napier Lion). This is why I thought the engine would be a good hint.
Now I found sources claiming another engine.
I have this contraption as the "Glider with Tadpole Wing" under development in Melbourne in 1945.
That's not much in way of designation but it's all I have I'm afraid.
I think that it was known as the DHA-G2. A57-1 was used as a test bed for the suction wing trials. Apparently it wasn't very successful due to the amount of drag on the fuselage (yes, I know, I'll get my coat)!
Thank you, Mike. Gaul has been pleasantly warm and sunny today, with only the vestiges of the easterlies that have made lambing so difficult over the past week. But whilst I labour, that picture suggests that you've had a sybaritic day, enjoying both gourmet and gourmand pleasures, so I trust that you'll forgive me leaving the next challenge until tomorrow whilst I'm called to a dinner of roast pork and traditional vegetables - oh, and maybe a glass or two of Saumur Champigny.
Hi PH
The 1963/1964 Flash (F-WLUC) by J.Despretz.
Have seen her designated as J-13 Flash, Jidey Flash and even as JI-31. Understand she originally had a single main wheel, tail skid and small outrigger wheels.
I thought that this one might be up your street, Walter. You're more than 100% correct as you provided more information about the Jidey J-13 Flash than I had! Your turn, sir.
. I donot know whether the name Grillon 135 is official.
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