Hi Fred

no, as I wrote it is an American product. Another famous plane from that manufacturer had the same nickname (Seeräuber--- hint, hint, hint) later the name was used again .....

As I gave so much hints: I'd like to have the designation it was sold by to Germany ... but If you can't give it it is ok either

cheers

Steffen

Hi Steffen

Sorry - I haven't been paying attention to the Quiz!

I think it's a Chance-Vought V85.

All the best

Rowan

Hi Rowan

well after throwing so much "hints" someone had to come up with the right solution. Yes it is the Chance-Vought O2U "Corsair" or better, as it is in German markings the Chance-Vought V 85 G (for German) as in V 80 P (for Peru). The German nick name was Kurier as it was bought by Lufthansa for trans-european post flights (to Lisboa). Thus the pilot seat went to the rear cockpit and was enclosed and the front seat was replaced with a cargo bay. This was for the tests again replaced with an open observer cockpit.

The intention was to get an idea of Americant seaplanes and to test if a central float or the German-typical 2 floats are better. the outcome was not clear. For open sea the central float was considered better but for others as the Baltic or North Sea the 2 float variant was considered better.

Thanks Rowan for relieving me as I am away for the weekend. Now it is your turn I guess.

best wishes

Steffen

Hi Steffen

Well, I must admit your clue about it being American certainly helped! I just got my copy of Heinz J. Nowarra's "Fremde Vögel unterm Balkenkreuz" down from the shelf and there she was! :-)

I've got the scanner warmed up, so I'll go hunting...

All the best

Rowan

Hi again

Ok - this one could hardly be more different than the last subject; what's this?:



All the best

Rowan

I think someone misread the building instructions!

Jean-Luc

Now, I'm sure Rowan really knows what that aircraft is.
It's one that all modelers have been requesting for years.

BAC Hawk?

Folan Gnat?

:-) Hi all!

I should say it's not a wreck! And - by way of a clue... it's not even finished yet! A bit of lateral thinking is needed... where do you find really exciting new piston-engined aircraft taking shape?... (it's planned to have a Wright R-3350 up front...)

All the best

Rowan

Is it, Mr. Awesome was a highly modified Soviet Yak-11 WWII fighter, built for Joe Kasperoff by Matt Jackson and the talented group of air-race enthusiasts of Van Nuys California . The aircraft sported a 3,700 hp Wright R-3350 Turbo - Compound radial engine (equipped with Power Recovery Turbines), swinging a broad-bladed prop from a Douglas Skyraider.
Andy (++)

Hi Andy

No... but you're definitely on the right lines!

You have to admit, it makes a change from my usual 1920s and 30s weirdos! :-)

All the best

Rowan

Hi again

If no-one posts the answer by the time I get home tonight, I'll put you out of your misery and set a fresh question.

All the best

Rowan

Hi again

OK - as promised, the identity to the mystery aircraft:

It's Darryl Greenamyer's Reno Unlimited racer. He's been working on the project for several years and the design uses parts from several other aircraft, such as an F-86 tail and outer wing panels from a Sea Fury.

Right - time for a return my more usual type of subject. What's this aircraft?:

All the best

Rowan

Hi again

No ideas about this pretty little fighter? I hope someone gets it tonight, because I'm heading away for a couple of days tomorrow.

All the best

Rowan

OH Woe is me...
I still can't find the answer......

Hi Dave

It's obviously time for a clue. Try thinking of a British firm that built a rather famous "wooden wonder".

All the best

Rowan

Hi Rowan,

Is it a De Havilland D.H.77? I'm guessing as I haven't found any pics to verify this, only a description.

Hi Martin,

Rowan has given me the "priviliage" of watching for a correct answer to his question, as he's a little tied up

You are correct, sir it is the DH 77

Over to you for a new question

Nice one Martin

Off the hook at last! - I was frightened I'd have to come up with a third question!

All the best

Rowan

When the Panavia Tornado was in design and development it had the name M.R.C.A. (Multi Role Combat Aircraft). However due to delays in the progress of the design and development of the aircraft the letters MRCA were given a derogatory meaning by some in the RAF.

What was the derogatory meaning given for the letters M.R.C.A.?

"My Really Cranky Airplane"? hahaha :-) :-)

sorry, couldn't resist...
Bob

:-) Not correct but it gave me a laugh. :-)

Hi Martin

Is it Must Refurbish Canberra Again.


If It`s the right answer I am sorry but I will not be able to pose a question for the next two weeks.As I will not have access to a decent computer due to my work shift pattern.If you wish to pose one on my behalf.Thanks

Dennis