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The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

A hot toddy for the Scot!

My source says:
"Here's an F.14 with a difference. The "a" model had the wing attached directly to the fuselage, as
opposed to the parasol wing of the F.14. In addition, the pilot's cockpit was moved forward of
the wing. In essence, it was an entirely different aircraft. I would have given it a new type number.
Only one was built and registered (N)X844W It was sold to the McDonald Hotel in 1933 and
became CF-AUD as seen above. CF-AUD was lost in a take-off accident at Edmonton Airport
on 24 March 1934."

According to Aerofiles (no pictures) the F.14 had a Hornet A (525Hp) the "a" was redesigned as shown in my post and the F.14"b" had the Hornet B (595Hp). No description of the airframe of the "b" but again, only one was made and banished to Costa Rica.

--Wait! It doesn't snow in CR... maybe it was vacation, not banishment :santahat:
 
Thanks Rob - toddy welcome - been a damp and chilly day.

Certain members of our wee community are keen on tailless birds - don't recall this one appearing, though.
 
Thanks Mike. Because of the prominent tail/prop I opted for the Schapel. The Bowyer BW-1 would have been my second (and last) bid.

Sorry for the grainy pic. This aircraft is now in a museum (not the airliner)
 
In my opinion a Gonczy SG2 Kekmadar (I hope I have spelled right hungarian names!)
Baragouin

actually Samu-Gonczy etc. etc.
 
Hi Baragouin :salute:

Indeed the Samu-Gönczy SG-2 Kékmadár. This aircraft is now in the Budapest Air Museum.

Your turn please!
 
Thanks Wout
This is my enigma...although it's extracted from Aerofiles it isn't easy (at least for me!)
Cheers
Baragouin
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Blimey Baragouin. There are sooo many that look like this one (flimsy excuse I know). Only a dedicated hammering of Aerofiles will give this one up methinks.
 
US Flyer (U.S. Airplane Co.) c.1928. A couple years ago I went through Aerofiles and copied every photo and all documentation into my archives. Yes, I had a lot of time on my hands....LOL. Pic comparison software turned this one up.

Just bought Juptner's 9 Volume (Revised 1990's) set from AbeBooks.com today. Very good condition with dust jackets for $140.00.
I think that was a pretty good price - I've seen each individual book in VG condition go for $50.00 each.
 
DHC2Pilot said:
Pic comparison software turned this one up
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Oh dear, oh dear, I suspect the Mess Committee will take a dim view of this - the service Webley with one round will be handed to you sir, to do the decent thing and save the honour of the regiment........
 
lefty said:
Oh dear, oh dear, I suspect the Mess Committee will take a dim view of this - the service Webley with one round will be handed to you sir, to do the decent thing and save the honour of the regiment........
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Should the round misfire, I have a few spares
 
DHC2Pilot said:
US Flyer (U.S. Airplane Co.) c.1928. A couple years ago I went through Aerofiles and copied every photo and all documentation into my archives. Yes, I had a lot of time on my hands....LOL. Pic comparison software turned this one up.

Just bought Juptner's 9 Volume (Revised 1990's) set from AbeBooks.com today. Very good condition with dust jackets for $140.00.
I think that was a pretty good price - I've seen each individual book in VG condition go for $50.00 each.
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Congratulations DHC2Pilot for solving the riddle in such short a time!
I myself do not use electronic gizmos but simply file away on paper all items I consider interesting...and I can assure you that it's a lot of fun when the right item crops up......It's true my system is archaic and slow but I don't think I'm doing so badly after all!
Cheers and "ad majora"
Baragouin
 
but I don't think I'm doing so badly after all!
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Nope! quick work on the Moreland :icon29:

designer was [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]Edward Henry Heinemann, (14 March 1908 – 26 November 1991) was a noted military aircraft designer for Douglas Aircraft Company.[/FONT]​
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]Heinemann was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but moved to California as a boy and was raised in Los Angeles. A self-taught engineer, he joined Douglas Aircraft as a draftsman in 1926, but was laid off within a year. After stints at International Aircraft, Moreland Aircraft, and Northrop, Heinemann re-joined Douglas when it acquired Northrop. Heinemann became Douglas's Chief Engineer in 1936. He remained with the company through 1960, when he left to join Guidance Technology. In 1962 he joined General Dynamics as Corporate Vice President of Engineering. In this position he oversaw the development of the F-16. He retired in 1973.[/FONT]​
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]His approach to aircraft design was simplistic, once saying that he simply took the most powerful engine available, and designed the aircraft around it.[/FONT]​
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]During his long career at Douglas, Heinemann designed more than 20 combat aircraft, primarily for the U.S. Navy, including many that became legends in aviation history. His designs included:[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]SBD Dauntless dive bomber[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]A-20 Havoc light bomber/attack aircraft[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]A-26 Invader light bomber/attack aircraft[/FONT]
    ​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]A-3 Skywarrior bomber[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]A-4 Skyhawk light bomber[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]F3D Skyknight night fighter[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]F4D Skyray carrier-based fighter aircraft[/FONT]​
  • [FONT=Times New Roman,Times,serif]Douglas Skystreak and Douglas Skyrocket research aircraft[/FONT]
    ​
[/FONT]
 
Thanks very much srgalahad for Heinemann's biography.
Here's my floater ready for ID
Cheers
Baragouin
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OK Let me try again:
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The signpost is already a significant clue!
 
Argh.<o:p></o:p>
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I’m disheartened by all these image search cheats. You guys are better than that! I have never used it to spot a mystery plane and refuse to. What’s the point? There is no skill in doing that. <o:p></o:p>
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Please refrain from doing it moving forward. Let’s keep this honest and fun. It has already nearly ruined another mystery plane thread.
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Okay, I’m off my soapbox for now. <o:p></o:p>
Thanks,<o:p></o:p>
Kevin



PS: The new one is the Gerbrecht W.3
 
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