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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:38
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Just give a whistle when you want the three view
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:47
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Twin tail I assume.
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:50
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Good assumption, LM



BTW, we really are 1337 today...
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:53
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Does it split into two?
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:55
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Er... no...
but it has split intakes!
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:56
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Arado Ar E.581.4 ?
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 10:58
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Thought it would have lasted less than that, given the peculiar shape.
All yours, LM!
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 11:12
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Thanks mate.

Here's another distinct shape.....

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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 11:21
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Lunch now then work.
See ya tomorrow afternoon!
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 11:53
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Status report 1M Views: Average 1838 per day, ETA 27JUN2011
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 12:08
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LM are there one or more of them in you picture?
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 12:14
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No mate, just one.

Back in 50 minutes.
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 12:30
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A test-bed used by Flettner?
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 13:59
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Not associated with Flettner Reg.
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:06
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Would you like an un-silhouetted plan view of the designers original drawing?
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:35
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I shall be going home in 40 minutes and before I go I shall reveal it.

It's based on a design by Harold E Lemont.
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:38
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Try Flightglobal archive -

Jacobs R-755-HE
seven-cylinder, air-cooled radial, unsupercharged and geared

to concentric helicopter drive;
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:41
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Or just this:

Jacobs R-755-HE seven-cylinder, air-cooled radial, unsupercharged and geared
to concentric helicopter drive;
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:43
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Update of Lists up to and including 31/May/2011
All lists updated today up to and including 31/May/2011.
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Old 2nd Jun 2011, 14:44
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Superb stuff Mel.

Many many thanks.
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