Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Yes, told you it was easy. In January 1973 the pilot of this one landed it on the beach at a place called Matai Bay in Northland New Zealand. I happened to be standing on the beach, along with lots of other people who he merrily dodged around as he landed. I understand that the CAA or whatever it was then called had a great amount of interest in that activity!! It was an unusual colour scheme and a truly beautiful aircraft. I was desperate to wangle a flight, but no luck!! ZK-ADI for those who'd like to explore its history. Regards Mike
facthunter Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Drizzt 78. Isn't that Howard Hughe's prototype lightning?
Guest drizzt1978 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Isn't that Howard Hughe's prototype lightning? Its the prototype number one on xf-11 Before he almost killed himself in it...
Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Continuing on the theme - NZ rego aircraft: [ATTACH]8147.vB[/ATTACH]
Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Ah Ha! That's a Gemini. Nyet!!! Not enough engines for a Gemini.
Guest Decca Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 OMG! I've just been for a walk. Through Wikipedia, and all the Miles dedicated sites. They designed & built so many aircraft. I can't even find a match to your picture Mike, so I'll leave it for someone else. At least I know now where you guys drag them out from. Keep up the good work! Regards, Decca.
Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 OMG! I've just been for a walk. Through Wikipedia, and all the Miles dedicated sites. They designed & built so many aircraft. I can't even find a match to your picture Mike, so I'll leave it for someone else. At least I know now where you guys drag them out from. Keep up the good work!Regards, Decca. This one's not a Miles aircraft Decca :)
Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Not a Percival Proctor is it? Nev Well done Nev.
Guest pelorus32 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Westland Wyvern ? Nev Westland yes....Wyvern no
facthunter Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Correction. Lysander. I must be losing it. They usually have a ladder out of the rear cockpit. Nev
facthunter Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Guess it is. Not an AVRO is it.? Looks like a Genet major engine. .......... The Wyvern is very nice, Doug. the contraprops would help it to be manageable. What is the engine? a Mamba? Nev.
hihosland Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 The bi plane has a 125 hp warner series 40 radial power plant
facthunter Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Hmm. Then I'm wrong on both counts. Is it american? Nev.
Chrisso Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 guess again Okay I will give it a go. Would it be a Boeing Stearman ?
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