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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    At least we agree it's the same plane, under 2 different names

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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Okay, what's this, and what made it 'special'?
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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Quote Originally Posted by cometcatcher
    That'll be the British Burnelli OA-1 lifting body prototype then.
    Indded it is ... well done, that man!
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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Quote Originally Posted by cometcatcher
    Okay, what's this, and what made it 'special'?
    Not a clue on first look ... unless Flash built it?

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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    A hint, despite the looks, it WAS designed with a military purpose in mind.

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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Quote Originally Posted by cometcatcher
    Okay, what's this, and what made it 'special'?
    Goodyear Inflatoplane? Inflatable wings? 1957? 10/10 for B_S?

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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Yep indeedy, it's the single seat version. Designed as an emergency rescue craft, to be dropped in a packing crate..
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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    Quote Originally Posted by cometcatcher
    A hint, despite the looks, it WAS designed with a military purpose in mind.
    That let Flash off the hook, then!

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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    I bet we'll cross-post here ...
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    Re: Whats this, any plane spotters in?

    PZL P.11

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