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Old 6th Jun 2011, 11:50
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Is this the Lippisch X-113 from Germany?
Sorry Ken, used an image to confirm David's challenge from the previous page.

New one above.

How are ya?
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 11:56
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May I assume yours was a fighter?
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How are ya?
Fine mate, been a busy period work wise so not had a chance to play much!

Hope all is well with yourself and family.

Now I've caught up with the right page I'll have a think about your latest

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Old 6th Jun 2011, 11:59
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Hope all is well with yourself and family.
Life is good, hope the same for yourself.

I'll have a think about your latest
Big clue, gonna turn in shortly. The first fighter for the US NAVY.
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:00
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May I assume yours was a fighter?
Sorry mate, missed that...yes.
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:08
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adopted by the United States Navy as its very first fighter aircraft. In 1922, became the first plane to take off from an American aircraft carrier.[1]
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:09
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Lewis-Vaught VE-7 ?
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:11
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Lewis Vought VE-7

Oh shoot….
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:12
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Lewis-Vaught VE-7 ?
I know what you meant!

Vought VE-7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Your control!

Goodnight!
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:14
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Reg,

I assume he's given it me. Do you agree?
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:15
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Sure I agree. You were there first .
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:16
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OK.

This one will be easy to find, but done in a hurry....

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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:43
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Not found it yet you two?
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What would you call that? A hang glider?
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 12:51
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Yes I would.
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 13:04
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The Scouts of Australia rigid framed tandem-wing hang-glider
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 13:11
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What an imagination you have Reg!
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What an imagination you have Reg!
You want to see a picture of the Australian Scouts' glider. Probably used the drawings from Popular Mechanics or so.


John J. Montgomery's 1905 Tandem-Wing Glider
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Old 6th Jun 2011, 13:19
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Nicely done mate.

Back to you.
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Lazy afternoon (+33°)

Here's another flying rug.

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