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The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

I think so too, Kevin, but after a brief joust with Juptner, and a jaunt through Jane's, I'm none the wiser. Is it a one-off racer, perhaps ?
 
Gents, this is a bit off-topic, however the last post of the Monocoupe got me thinking about an unidentified 'mystery' aircraft over at 1000aircraftphotos.com. Their mystery bears some striking resemblances to the monoprep, however one feature of it strikes me as particularly unique - the aileron configuration. The hinge line of the ailerons is offset by probably 20-30 degrees (see photo below). I've been trying to figure out what this type of aileron is called - anyone have a clue? Also, does the logo on the tail ring any bells for anyone? Cant find anything that matches. Pretty sure the engine is an Anzani.
 
The Tunison Scout had ailerons like that. Not sure if it was a named design bit though.

No luck at all on Hurricane's biplane.
 
OK, the biplane is a Nakajima P-1 "Mailplane". The house is open for another mystery plane.

That Tunison is interesting. are there any other photos?
 
I have several photos along with a nice two page article from Aug 1978 Wings magazine, but my scanner decided to break so I can't upload it right now.
 
srgalahad :salute:,
is this an example of the Clevenger ag-plane/biplane conversion of the Stinson L-5 (estimated somewhere between 12 and 20 completed?) ??.
 
it is :guinness: Stinson L-5 with Luscombe Silvaire wings added below and mated to a P&W Wasp. (Figured that one would lure you out!)
 
srgalahad, thank you for the extra pic. Never noticed the squared fin before (maybe just on one aircraft?) and learning every day.

Please try this one
 
Swallow C (Coupe)
("of which one crashed in a fog, killing company president E B Christopher")

Nice hat, indeed! I wonder if that was the customer from Chile or Mr. Christopher?
btw, the registration (still visible :salute:) was cancelled 4/9/37 -not exported so it may well be the ill-fated Swallow C. Interesting that the other photo I found showed a single strut and 'no-so-bare' gear legs and attachments).


The 2nd Clevenger pic is actually missing it's rudder .
 
srgalahad, the Swallow C it is, together with the info on the crash etc.

Did not notice the missing part on the Clevenger.
Must control myself and not touch the Jack Daniels until Xmas.

Your turn, Sir!
 
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