The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

[lefty]

Thanks Huub. Now this wee beastie has been here before, but quite a few years ago.

 

[huub vink]

So this is actually more a memory test than recognising the aircraft.

It looks like a Miles, but knowing you, I'm quite sure it isn't

Cheers,
Huub

 

[lefty]

Not a Miles, Huub. It is in fact American - those pants should be a bit of a clue. In Aerofiles but no pic. Unusual in that aircraft and engine designed by the same company..

 

[Moses03]

That Sir, is the Jones S-125 in one of it's many forms. (I think)

 

[lefty]

Well there is a can of worms worthy of the French light aircraft industry here !

Jane's 1937 has it as the National S-125, powered by a National Motor (unlikely) and produced in Indianapolis.

The Jones/White machine from Schenectady has a superficial resemblance, but even in its canopied version did not have a side-by-side cockpit ! (As for sellling to China ? Nahhhhh.)

If you have discovered more since the last time it appeared (2013) Kevin, please let us know ! In the meantime, press on....

 

[Moses03]

I did find a photo in my steamer trunk of the S-125, labeled National. The same designation between the Jones and National is confusing! I think I hamfisted the answer.


Moving on, if you all will indulge me. Have this photo with a 1926 date and mention of a Curtiss OX-5 engine(s).

I don't know what it is, or if it really existed. Multi-winged seaplane fun!

 

[fabulousfour]

Looks like the Johns Multiplane on floats?

 

[Moses03]

I swear that looks like a Montee monoplane parked on top. Makes no sense!

It is a little Johnsish.

 

[lefty]

The words 'photo' and 'shop' spring to mind, Kevin !. Even if they did have the bright idea of putting floats on that monster, then sticking a Short/Mayo type machine on top for good measure, I very much doubt if they would send it out in a Force 8 gale !
Looks like April 1 hs come a little early...

 

[Moses03]

I think so Mike.

Will post a new mystery later when I am back at the computer.

 

[Moses03]

Onward with something less obtuse.

 

[fabulousfour]

That is a nice picture of a Lublin R.XI

BTW: The monstrosity posted by Kevin didn't let me rest and I did some photo-detective work.

I have made a collage of Kevin's picture together with a picture of the Johns Multiplane taken from airwar.ru. The latter picture was mirrored by me.
Now I am quite sure that Kevin's mystery doesn't only look like but indeed is the Multiplane.
The propeller and some minor spots must have been retouched but I think the rest identical. Even the deflections of the ailerons are the same.

I wonder what the source of the picture is and if it might indeed has been an April hoax.

 

[Moses03]

Interesting Robert.

I think I found the source of the photo. From a 1926 dated Aviation journal. (On my phone so apologies for the quality). What an odd advertisement.

Right on with the Lublin.

 

[fabulousfour]

Very interesting, Kevin!
Must have been the only company to build aeroplanes and baby buggies.

Here is my new mystery.

 

[fabulousfour]

A one-off from a lesser known European manufacturer.

 

[fabulousfour]

A look into Eastern Europe would be helpful.

First flight nearly 100 years ago.

 

[lefty]

Ahhh ! That must be the Astra-Sesefski (excuse lack of correct characters) from

 

[fabulousfour]

It is the Astra Sesefsky from Romania.

Over to Scotland

 

[lefty]

Thank you sir. Here's one that is very easy, but seems to have escaped this forum in the past, so here she is.....

 

[lefty]

Hello ! Is there anybody out there ????