Simviation Forum - Quiz: Name the plane

Jan 10^th, 2012 at 4:13pm

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Haven't done one of these for a long time. This photo was taken today. Name the aircraft I'm sitting in.

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Reply #1 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 5:14pm

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No. There's a couple of interesting sea planes and a couple of super marines in close proximity though! ( if it is what I think it is!)

Can't help thinking you look, er, short, sitting down! Grin

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Reply #2 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 5:20pm

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Boeing 307 Stratoliner

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Reply #3 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 5:39pm

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C wrote on Jan 10^th, 2012 at 5:14pm:

No. There's a couple of interesting sea planes and a couple of super marines in close proximity though! ( if it is what I think it is!)

Thanks for giving the others a chance. Smiley

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Can't help thinking you look, er, short, sitting down! Grin

Good job you can't see my big belly.

BlackAce wrote on Jan 10^th, 2012 at 5:20pm:

Boeing 307 Stratoliner

Wrong side of the pond. Thanks for trying.

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Reply #4 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 8:42pm

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Hi Doug...

Interesting shot... Wink

It would not be a Short Sandringham Flying Boat would it?

Not sure if that is the same as an Empire Flying Boat, would have to do some reading.

The design of the front windscreen is what makes me think it is a four engine Short Flying Boat of some sort....

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #5 - Jan 10^th, 2012 at 9:07pm

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Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 10^th, 2012 at 8:42pm:

Hi Doug...

Interesting shot... Wink

It would not be a Short Sandringham Flying Boat would it?

Not sure if that is the same as an Empire Flying Boat, would have to do some reading.

The design of the front windscreen is what makes me think it is a four engine Short Flying Boat of some sort....

I'm going with that, partly because it looks like a flying boat, and partly because I know they have one in Southampton and C's rather obvious clues pointed me there along with the fact it's pretty close to you Tongue

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Reply #6 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 4:32am

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Mictheslik wrote on Jan 10^th, 2012 at 9:07pm:

Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 10^th, 2012 at 8:42pm:

Hi Doug...

Interesting shot... Wink

It would not be a Short Sandringham Flying Boat would it?

Not sure if that is the same as an Empire Flying Boat, would have to do some reading.

The design of the front windscreen is what makes me think it is a four engine Short Flying Boat of some sort....

I'm going with that, partly because it looks like a flying boat, and partly because I know they have one in Southampton and C's rather obvious clues pointed me there along with the fact it's pretty close to you Tongue

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Well done chaps! That was easier than I expected. It is the Short Sandringham IV at the Solent Sky Museum (previously known as the Southampton Hall of Aviation).

The Sandringham was the civil version of the Sunderland. This one, named Beachcomber, was converted from a Sunderland Mk III in 1946. http://www.spitfireonline.co.uk/popup/exhibit9.html

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Reply #7 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 9:07am

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Hi Doug...

The Short Sunderland has always been one of my favourite aircraft and I am sure you have heard me mention this before.
They should have made it an Amphibian, the weight would not have been a factor and an Amphibian can be outfitted with wheel/skis.
Many of us think that the aircraft would have taken the civilian market after the war, especially here in Canada.

I believe the Royal Canadian Air Force had two squadrons of Sunderlands and several years ago I talked with a fellow at the museum who flew them during the war years.

Wonderful aircraft in his opinion....

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #8 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 10:22am

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Hi Doug. I've been on board a Sunderland before but this was my first look inside a Sandringham. What surprised me was the comparatively cramped seating arrangements. Nothing like the luxury & space I expected. Five crew & 30 passengers doesn't seem very economical to me for such a large aircraft.

Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of the passenger cabin but this will give you some idea.
http://www.aussieairliners.org/shortfb/vh-brc/2545.485.html

http://www.aussieairliners.org/shortfb/vh-brc/2545.475.html

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Reply #9 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 12:02pm

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Thanks for the Links Doug...wonderful...

Notice the seats with their own ashtrays...brings back memories... Grin

I saw an old friends Consolidated Canso (PBY5A) that had been done as his private flying camper...he was smart, the inside was done by the folks who build campers from a bus/coach for doctors and such.
They certainly knew what they were doing and there was no waisted space either.

Have often wondered what happened to that aircraft.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #10 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 12:11pm

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Flying Trucker wrote on Jan 11^th, 2012 at 12:02pm:

Thanks for the Links Doug...wonderful...

Here's the link to the main page. A complete history of the Sandringham at the museum. http://www.aussieairliners.org/shortfb/vh-brc/vhbrc.html

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Notice the seats with their own ashtrays...brings back memories... Grin

Although smoking on board aircraft has been banned for several years the seats on modern airliners still have individual ashtrays fitted.

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Reply #11 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 12:53pm

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My guess was Stratoliner too. Grin

Thanks for sharing Doug!

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Reply #12 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 1:34pm

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Wonderful Link Doug... Wink

For those interested there are some interesting cockpit shots showing the Sperry Autopilot in the above Link Doug supplied... Wink

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #13 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 2:30pm

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Excellent stuff Doug! Possibly the first time that kite has made it onto the forum I believe!
Thanks for sharing these excellent snaps of a very unusual kite Wink

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Reply #14 - Jan 11^th, 2012 at 2:37pm

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YIP- that Du-Flunky is a genuine GRUMMAN Albatross ,, amphibiean plane . OK- now what do I WIN ?? a free trip to hawaii ,,, or all expense paid trip to the duxford air museum - a date with jennifer annistion ,,,, ????? the Jetranger ! Grin

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