The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

[srgalahad]

got looking at the Luscombe "Sprite" aka "90" aka "4" but can't find a pic that convinces me...

[lefty]

Rob, look no further - it is indeed the early Luscombe 90/4 (NX 1253) !

[srgalahad]

Sorry for the delay guys. I actually thought I'd get a "close, but..." and then I fell asleep.

Searching for this one here led to a circular listing of the whole thread so it's possible it has been done previously

[lefty]

Hi Rob

I think your large machine is the Paul Schmitt 7.

[srgalahad]

Hi Rob

I think your large machine is the Paul Schmitt 7.

You think??
Now you know it is.
probably nearing mulled wine weather

[lefty]

Thank you sir - mulled wine is always welcomed !

Here's a chap with well-tailored trousers....

[Baragouin]

Thank you sir - mulled wine is always welcomed !

Here's a chap with well-tailored trousers....

This Sir is the National Motor S125 of 1936....
Cheers
BG

[lefty]

Over once again to Italy !

[Baragouin]

Over once again to Italy !

Thanks Lefty!
OK here we go: it is very easy to determine the name of my mysterious item but does anydody know the name of the "cablecutter" version (I don't!)?
Cheers
BG

[Moses03]

Hey BG,

Can't find a proper name for it other than the A-6 or A-6/U variant. Apparently they added weight to the tail section to offset the bracing up front and that caused the flight characteristics to deteriorate.

[Baragouin]

Hey BG,

Can't find a proper name for it other than the A-6 or A-6/U variant. Apparently they added weight to the tail section to offset the bracing up front and that caused the flight characteristics to deteriorate.

Thanks very much Moses you are a living encyclopedia (I hope I've spelled it right!)...
Your turn dear friend
Cheers
BG

[Moses03]

Much too kind BG.


Here is an interesting flying boat to consider...

[Baragouin]

Hello again Moses
Something to do with the Applegate family?
Cheers
BG

[Moses03]

Something to do with the Applegate family?

The apple does not fall far from the tree...

[lefty]

Close, but I think this one has a locomotive driver at the controls - the Casey Jones Flying Boat ?

[Moses03]

BG was hot on the trail but Lefty hit the center of the dartboard.

[lefty]

I'll be interested to see what you come up with as a model number for this one !

[Baragouin]

This one gentlemen is a Tupolev USB 2M103A (trainer) captured by the finns and incorporated in their F.A.F. as SB6....
Cheers
BG

[lefty]

I think that's close enough, BG - have seen so many variations but that looks OK to me ! Sorry I had to blot out the (Finnish) swastikas !

[Baragouin]

I think that's close enough, BG - have seen so many variations but that looks OK to me ! Sorry I had to blot out the (Finnish) swastikas !

Thanks Lefty! Yes I know russian planes have quite a few names for the same craft....
OK let us proceed with the following small floater:

Cheers
BG

[Dev One]

Is that a snorkel I see before me?
At the moment no idea of the aircraft.
Keith

[cthornburg]

Loening M-3 Cat

Chris

[Baragouin]

Loening M-3 Cat

Chris

Yes indeed Chris that's what it is a very nice small floater!
Your turn please
BG

[cthornburg]

Should be easy helicopter.

Chris

[pomme homme]

Fairey Ultra-Light?