facthunter Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Probably is if I can get it straight away. Nev
planedriver Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Looks like a North American Trojan to me. 14 to 16 litres of fuel won't get you far in that one. Stick with the J160 or Gazelle Andrew. Kind Regards Planey Edited Guess who ducked away to see the cricket and missed Nev's posts?
damono Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 An easy one... [ATTACH]12960.vB[/ATTACH] ...probably a bit easy so I'm only showing half of it (and even then, its probably still a breeze for some of you). Photo courtesy of my wife !
PapaFox Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Not enough nose to be a Trislander, so Britten Norman Islander
Chrisso Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 My guess is also a Britten Norman Islander. Where was the picture taken?
damono Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 [ATTACH]12962.vB[/ATTACH] Yep, its a BN-2A-9, and as to where the photo was taken becomes clear in this photo. It is registered YJ-RV16 for VanAir the domestic part of Air Vanuatu. The grass/coral strip is Laman Bay, Epi Island (NVSM) in 2009.
Guest Howard Hughes Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Here are some form a recent trip, not RAA and not all strictly aircraft, but I'm sure some will find them interesting!:thumb_up:
Guernsey Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Here's an easy one for all you poms out there. Alan.
Guernsey Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 It sure did fly....I will give you details when somebody guesses what it is. Alan.
Guernsey Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I'll give you a bit of help.....this aircraft (one of many) not only flew but flew for miles. Alan.
planedriver Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Miles Aerovan So you must be Guernsey from Guernsey i'd guess? Kind Regards Planey
Chrisso Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 This looked like a very short version of the Breguet Deux Pont but from the 'clue' given its a M.57 Aerovan - made by Miles aircraft.
planedriver Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 This looked like a very short version of the Breguet Deux Pont but from the 'clue' given its a M.57 Aerovan - made by Miles aircraft. I was like you Chrisso, and was sure it was the Breguet Deux Pont to start with, which I remember from a young lad. However, it looked too short, which swayed me towards the Miles. Noisey and slow by modern day standards, like the Prestwick (Scotish Aviation) Pioneer and Bristol 170. Rgds Planey
Guernsey Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Yes Planedriver you have successfuly guessed it it is the Miles Aerovan and this particular one pictured was the first aircraft I ever flew in at age around 8yrs. My mother saved up for weeks to pay for the 'around Guernsey joy flight' over 60 years ago. The aircraft was owned by Wing Commander Pickford who had been a war time instructor and he also taught me to fly some 15 yrs later. The aircraft had seats which could be removed and cargo installed which he did frequently flying goods between Guernsey and France it could also carry a small car. His payload was 1 ton. Alan Marriette the Guernseyman.
Guest David C Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Alan .... Thanks for posting that shot .. I last flew into Guernsey aboard a Cessna 337 in 1976 ish .. The airport has changed a little since then hey .. I was a regular at the Jersey and Guernsey Air Rallies back then ... Cheers Dave C
planedriver Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 Alan .... Thanks for posting that shot .. I last flew into Guernsey aboard a Cessna 337 in 1976 ish .. The airport has changed a little since then hey .. I was a regular at the Jersey and Guernsey Air Rallies back then ... CheersDave C Small world Dave! I think it was probably 1975 maybe 76 that I flew to the rally's with a neighbour in a Bolkow Junior. By the way, were you the bloke I lent 5quid to? Rgds Alan
Guest David C Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Alan .... I thought you may have forgotten that 5 quid by now .... I was at both the 1975 and 1976 Jersey Air Rallies . If remember correctly , in 1975 I flew down in a Robertson STOL conversion C337 and back in a C310 . Do you recall the rego of the Bo Junior . I may well have a photo of it somewhere .. Dave C
flindersflyer Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 the Supermarine Slow?? Or is it the Supermarine SEE THROUGH
flindersflyer Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 And surprise surprise the other one is a shorthorn.The Longhorn saw service with the Australian Australian Flying Corps. The AFC was still in its infancy and could provide enough aircrews and ground staff for only half a flight: the unit therefore became known as the Mesopotamian Half-Flight. (many thanks wikipedia) So what do they call the ones with nohorns??
planedriver Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 Alan .... I thought you may have forgotten that 5 quid by now .... I was at both the 1975 and 1976 Jersey Air Rallies . If remember correctly , in 1975 I flew down in a Robertson STOL conversion C337 and back in a C310 . Do you recall the rego of the Bo Junior . I may well have a photo of it somewhere ..Dave C No sorry Dave don't know the rego it was too long ago. I remember I went with a guy I met at Heathrow, while we were busy getting the automation up and running for the then new freight terminal for BEA/BOAC. What ungrateful sods they were on that job. 20 miles of automated conveyor network under two roofs and on the second day of operation, the Daily Mail had headlines "New Freight Terminal Disaster! Goldfish for Amsterdam, end up in Cairo". Anyway, hopefully someone fed them, or, had them with chips?
planedriver Posted August 5, 2012 Posted August 5, 2012 So what is this beautiful old aircraft thats older than me?
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