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Tempest 11 had a radial engine - Centaurus, so no coolant radiator. Easily recognised if you look for the exhaust exits either side.
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Thanks Keith, Should have known that! :$

Perhaps this was to catch fish, and starve the opposition. but I don't really believe that.
Anybody know the aircraft, and why it has the nasal extension?
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Ju288 V3 prototype, with master pitot probe on the front.

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Is that ALL you were able to dig up, Pete? :lol: ;)
I'm glad I'm not offering cash prizes here.
Well, all I've got for you, Pete, is this:
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and for those who haven't seen it "in the altogether":
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Happy Birthday to nobody today. :| If this is your big day, pop your day + month in your profile, and hopefully, we' ll catch you next year.

Meanwhile, this is worth TWO pullover bits. First come, best dressed and all that.
IF you need more, I have 2 more sections for posting on request. I'm all heart :)
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Got a lot of the hallmarks of an Avro Cadet except for the engine cowl & a RH tractor prop.
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Sorry Keith,
Should have said so earlier, but it is not an Avro.
Thanks for being first to try.
A rather obscure designer, but apparently a few have been preserved and are in use as aerobatic trainers and sport aircraft.
Here's another lump of it:
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If you want to compare it with the Cadet:
http://gaaircraftaus.blogspot.com/2019/ ... h-agh.html

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Found it Mike... :)

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Hatz CB-1, these normally don't get a radial engine, but there are a few

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Chris, :lol: that would be cheap to refuel!
Pete, Not a Haltz, Sir.
A further clue, that mainwheel decoration hints at the country of origin.
As always, anyone wanting an extended picture, you only need to ask. :)

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