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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:14
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Mb 339...?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:16
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Macchi MB-339 it is In this case the C version.



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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:21
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Thanks Ken.

I'm off to class for a short while - back soon.....

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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:34
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A racer mate? American?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:54
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Looks like a racer but isn't.

Early 1990s experimental kit aircraft - not many built. American indeed.
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:07
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There are a couple of quick clues in my Xmas card.
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:19
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Is it the WLAC-1 White Lightning (aka Jones White Lightning)?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:20
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Yes please!!
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Yes please!!
Afternoon Martin...what are you saying Yes please to!?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:23
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White Lightning
No - the other one. They are related. Look at White Lightning images again..........
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:27
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Sorry - I'm way behind!
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:28
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Wot you on today Martin?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:54
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Ah, the Jones Lightning Bug?
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 13:54
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Your turn - I'm going offline for a while.
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 14:22
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Thanks David.

Next one, should go quickly:

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Old 19th Dec 2011, 14:41
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Hi Ken! The IL-30 I think? RR
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 14:43
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An Ilyushin of course, but not the IL-30.
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IL-54 then????

Edit: no, its the IL-46
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no, its the IL-46
That's the one Martin



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Old 19th Dec 2011, 15:00
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Its one of them ... again!!!

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