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Sep 6th, 2005 at 5:01am

Hagar   Offline
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I took these at Biggin Hill on Saturday. Can anyone tell what this strange little beast is? I've tried every possible combination of letters I can think of & it doesn't appear to be registered. ???

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Reply #1 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:13am

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Renegade Spirit UK
nice Smiley
further checking turns up
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/573639/M/
 
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Reply #2 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:17am

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Thanks Craig. Good detective work. I must be slipping. Shocked LOL

Note that Anet photo was taken at Popham.
 

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Reply #3 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:22am

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Pretty scary huh?
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That is UGLY Shocked
 

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Reply #4 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 7:07am

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Ha ha, it is ungainly, all right... but I've heard it's a pretty good kitplane.
 

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Reply #5 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 8:42am

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hey it still flies does it not?  Grin
 
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Reply #6 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 9:40am

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Quote:
hey it still flies does it not?  Grin

Indeed it does & I have the shot to prove it. Cheesy

As we modellers used to say, a plank of wood will fly if the wind's strong enough. Roll Eyes Wink
 

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Reply #7 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 10:14am

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...........on this side of the pond..........

......." big enough engine can make anything fly "........... Shocked



I prefer wings and finesse........ 8)..........engine is optional..... Wink
 

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Reply #8 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 12:09pm
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Wonderful shots Doug...very nice Wink

Interesting aeroplane as well.

Thanks for posting it.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
 
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