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Jan 27th, 2008 at 6:54pm

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Lovely day today so I nipped down to one of my favourite places on the planet. Here's a few snaps I took during the day. Note they're all taildraggers. Proper aeroplanes. Wink

This is not what it appears to be. Anyone know what it is without looking it up?
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Some nice tip vortices off those big paddle blades.
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I was busy chatting & almost missed this.
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The resident Auster 6.
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Fairtravel Linnet. The British version of the Piel Emeraude.
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Nice Bölkow Bo 207
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Reply #1 - Jan 27th, 2008 at 7:08pm

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excellent sir:)
 
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Reply #2 - Jan 27th, 2008 at 7:19pm

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Great shot of the Luscombe
 
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Reply #3 - Jan 27th, 2008 at 7:21pm

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Wow...That last aircraft looks really nice Cool

All fantastic pics Doug Wink
 
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Reply #4 - Jan 27th, 2008 at 10:52pm

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Another nice collection; right up my alley.

What was that Silvaire pilot up to?  Shocked

The first has me stumped. Almost looks like some Brits hobbled together pieces of a champ, a Moth, a Cub, and a Taylorcraft... but in a Russian workshop.
Cheesy

I'm going to look it up, but I won't say anything. Wink
 
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Reply #5 - Jan 27th, 2008 at 11:04pm

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Nice set again Doug, as we expect no less from you and your prime location !
.....and about the Luscombe shot ....... Shocked.........nothing more to say ! !

Now, ...for your little quiz........I'm searching my personal archive.......I'm sure I've shot one like this at some time......don't give up the ID yet .........  Huh

Edit in:I think it is quite similar to this one.........and if it is, I know the subject.....although at the time I shot this particular A/C, I didn't know what it was....... Embarrassed
Shot at my local airpark, April 18 2003

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My filename will let you know whether or not I'm on the right trail Doug, without giving away too much....
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Reply #6 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 2:21am

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I love that Yak shot Doug, superb Wink
 
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Reply #7 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 4:58am

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Great Shots Doug. Love the shot of the YAK.

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Reply #8 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 5:58am

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Awesome shots, Doug!!

Numbers two and three are my favorites!!

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Reply #9 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 7:43am
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Great shots Doug, is the aircraft in your first photo by any chance a "christavia mk1"?
Saw a photo of a smiliar aircraft to this when i was last down the local flying school (one of the pilots was looking at a similar aircraft).
 
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Reply #10 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 8:54am

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Great shots Doug, is the aircraft in your first photo by any chance a "christavia mk1"?
Saw a photo of a smiliar aircraft to this when i was last down the local flying school (one of the pilots was looking at a similar aircraft).

It is indeed a Christavia MK 1 as is the one in Ken's photo (I think). http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/christavia.php

This one was built from scratch under the supervision of vintage restorer Ron Souch* who is flying it in my shot. This was its second outing since being completed. The owner told me that it's the sole example of its type in Europe.

*Ron told me the Miles Whitney Straight he's currently restoring should fly soon. Like all Miles aircraft this is now extremely rare. Watch this space for photos.

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What was that Silvaire pilot up to?

A low fly-by 'up the hill & round the corner'. Not quite as close or as low as it looks in my shot. The active runway yesterday was 26 which has an offset approach to avoid the service station built right on the threshold. This can make life interesting for newcomers. http://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/Airfield%20Procedures.htm
 
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Reply #11 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 9:12am

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When I saw your photo Doug, I knew I'd seen one before. There's just something about it's line which makes it very unique and since it was a long time ago for me, I had to go back and make sure it was the one I had in mind. Mine (well not really mine)I believe, was built here on the Island in Campbell River.
 
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Reply #12 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 9:36am

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Rifleman wrote on Jan 28th, 2008 at 9:12am:
When I saw your photo Doug, I knew I'd seen one before. There's just something about it's line which makes it very unique and since it was a long time ago for me, I had to go back and make sure it was the one I had in mind. Mine (well not really mine)I believe, was built here on the Island in Campbell River.

Well spotted Ken. I must confess it fooled me & I didn't take much notice of it until I got chatting to the owner over a cuppa in the clubhouse at the end of the day. They had a spot of bother with it (mag drop) & had to go home by road. Ron's comment was that when you fly vintage aircraft always bring a car as backup. Wink
 
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Reply #13 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 3:44pm

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Well Doug, I just have to say that this must be the most wonderful GA airfield on our planet! Just look at the amazing variation in birds, one more splendid than the other!

The Yak-shot is perfect. I always wondered how people get those curly props.
 
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Reply #14 - Jan 28th, 2008 at 5:52pm

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Excellent shot of the Silvaire Doug, the pilot/owner may like a copy of that one  Cool
 
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