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Paul K wrote: ↑27 Mar 2021, 22:50
I know what it sort of looks like, but that's about all. *-)
Yes Paul, as I've had to mention in the PMs, it's a very common overall appearance for its time. :agree:
I think that school kids in the 50's would probably have drawn that general shape to put an aeroplane in their pictures.
This one is a bit tricky. Like Paul I know what it looks like, in fact as Mike indicates it has an appearance similar to many. However the tailplane and fin aren’t matching anything I’ve found so far.EricT *-)

ps I was a school kid in the 50s but it’s better than anything I could’ve drawn!
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Tomliner wrote:
28 Mar 2021, 08:30
However the tailplane and fin aren’t matching anything I’ve found so far.
Yep, it's the tail fin with me too, Eric. I thought I had it this morning, but once again the fin didn't quite match.

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OK chaps, it is a rare one. Would you like any clues? (apart from the fact that it is a rare one :lol: )

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After trawling every 4 engine piston aircraft I was getting very frustrated... because I've seen this before while looking for another Bitzer a while back, and I can't for the life of me find it now. 8) :worried:
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Airspeed wrote:
29 Mar 2021, 02:52
OK chaps, it is a rare one. Would you like any clues? (apart from the fact that it is a rare one :lol: )
The manufacturers name would be a helpful clue. :wasntme:

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I didn't see in on this week's edition of Amazing World of Aviation .....Episode Eleven


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:lol:
I've received 4 correct answers, but I feel your pain, Gentlemen.
Here's 2 clues at once:
It's not British. (ding-there goes diamond)
It's not American. (ding-there goes gold)

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*-) either the clues didn't help, or maybe everyone wants no less than diamonds?
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It's beaten me. *-)

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Haven’t had any more time to look at this Mike as the kids are off school for the Easter holidays now. I knew it wasn’t British or American, but as I said I wasn’t able to find it.. I wait with bated breath for the big reveal :cheers:
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