Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hmmm.....variable geometry wing, very distinctive engine intakes....can only be one thing. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 If I'm right, Australia loved them... Belay that - not an F-111 after all, as I first thought. I think it's a Dassault Mirage G. John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Over to you John, it is indeed the Mirage G. That aircaft never went into service but many of it's systems finished up on the F1. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 John, Your belay was a timely one. They called the F-111 the "Pig" for good reasons. The Mirage G has far more stylish and refined lines. But the Australians did like the Mirage III. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is a pretty strange one... In a way it's a parasol wing, top and bottom. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Narushevich Ring Wing designed by Arkady Narushevich from Belarus. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Over an hour, Andrew. What took you so long? I should have cropped it to give you only a peek at about third of that rag-draped cowling. That might have cost you an extra ten minutes or so. Nice work - your ball... John Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Over an hour, Andrew. What took you so long? I should have cropped it to give you only a peek at about third of that rag-draped cowling. That might have cost you an extra ten minutes or so. Nice work - your ball... John Was too busy flying at the time, John. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Damned time difference, I've only just had breakfast and turned the PC on!! Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Alan, I can tell you that time difference thing works both ways. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Alan, I can tell you that time difference thing works both ways. Cheers Andrew LOL! Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 This shouldn't be too difficult. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Douglas O-46? Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I would say so Brett - just found that photo on www.airwar.ru Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 The Douglas O-46 it is. The last of a long line of Douglas observation planes, the O-46 was a victim of progress. It was designed to operate from established airfields behind fairly static battle lines, as in World War I. However, in 1939, a report was issued on the O-46 which stated that it was too slow and heavy to outrun and outmaneuver enemy pursuit aircraft, too heavy to operate from small, wet, unprepared fields, and too large to conceal beneath trees. This report was a forecast of the future, for World War II, with its rapidly changing battle lines, proved the need for light, maneuverable observation aircraft which could operate from unimproved airstrips. Consequently, in 1942, the "O" (observation) designation was changed to "L" (liaison). There is only one surviving example, which is at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In it's original colour scheme, it was pretty obvious. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Handsome it's not... John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Very like the Henschel HS126, only that was a far more capable aircraft! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Alright, this is an easy one. Would love to hear from other members that do not normally join in here on this thread. I will even give you a great hint to get started: This is an experimental aircraft. Do a simple search, it is easier than you think (sometimes ) Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 What are you trying to say, Brett, can't Alan or I tell you what it is? I know John will know this one as well. Ok, I will "heel over" then and let someone else have a shot. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah, I knew that one without looking it up. I think this is a good one to get some new blood into this thread. John Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Haha, Give'em all a day or two and then may the fastest draw win. Sharp looking aircraft right? Just wasn't fast enough to meet expectations. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Haha, Give'em all a day or two and then may the fastest draw win. Sharp looking aircraft right? Just wasn't fast enough to meet expectations. In all of this, Brett, I just hope you are not trying to knife us. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yeah, you'd be a real heel if you did that... John Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 But no one seems to be getting the point though, John. Link to post Share on other sites
Quickmarch 488 Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 It may be possible that there's no one looking at the thread. To be brutally honest (one of my finer attributes), I have taken to ignoring the thread as the level of expertise is way outside mine. I check it from time to time just for the education value and the outside chance that I may recognise the aircraft on offer. However, I do this without the expectation that I'll be able to ID the latest one-off backyard-built flying lawnmower. My hat is off to the regulars who have an encyclopedic knowledge of aircraft. It's a fun thread. Maybe Douglas will ring in with an ID for the latest offering. Link to post Share on other sites
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