The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

[pomme homme]

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)!

 

[lefty]

Dan, that's a brave effort, but the refreshment has to go to PH for his, as ever, immaculate response.

Nice site about the Aussie gliders here - http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a57.htm

Over to darkest Gaul from sunny Caledonia !

 

[pomme homme]

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.

 

[pomme homme]

Apologies for the delay. Here's something which is nothing if not distinctive!

 

[wout]

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.

 

[pomme homme]

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.

 

[wout]

Thank you PH
Back to the grainy pics. Amphibian for two and both are in the photo.

 

[wout]

Should be not too difficult for those with a long(er) memory.

 

[giruXX]

Could it be the

Loening Duckling 1929 = 2pCmwMAm; 110hp Warner Scarab. POP: 1 [X913W]. First product of Loening's new company.

?

 

[wout]

Sorry giruXX, not a Loening
She is much younger.

 

[lefty]

I think this is one of those find-a-wrecked-Piper-and-turn-it-into-a-caravan/henhouse/beach hut/amphibian projects, by the look of it !

 

[wout]

Hi Mike
Close enough!. A Piper J3 turned into an amphibous flying boat. First flight around 1965/1966, regi N10533, Continental C85 engine.
Not sure she was constructed from a wrecked Piper. In those days J3s and the like were not that expensive. I know her as the Bunnels Sport. Did not find her on the web, but apparently she had some popularity in the model aircraft scene.

Your turn, Sir!

 

[lefty]

Walter, that was meant to be a pithy comment, not an attempt to ID the plane !

Following on the tandem-wing theme - here's one that Walter will know, but how about the others ?

 

[Moses03]

Ugh. Croses EC-9 Paras-Cargo.

 

[lefty]

I think it would be ideal for giving one's mother-in-law her first experience of parachuting..........

Over to Texas....

 

[Moses03]

A flying boat tucked away in the corner of the exhibition. Note the fin on the right is from another aeroplane.

 

[Baragouin]

Hi Moses!
This sounds to me like a Grigorovich M24.....
cheers
BG

 

[Moses03]

Not the Grigorovich BG but they do have a similar layout.

 

[Moses03]

This was a one-off that showed up in the late 1920's. It was rebranded in 1930 under the guise of being mass produced but nothing panned out.

A keen eye will note the small bird painted on the hull...

 

[lefty]

Yes, I noticed that - thought it might be a Cardinal or a Blue Jay but can't find anything. Stumped. (That is, of course, assuming it's an American birdie.......)