WW2 aircraft

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#701

My dear Wingsofwrath
thanks for your prompt reply
Indeed my knowledge of latin is getting thinner and thinner although in my young years I used to translate with little help from dictionary Ovidio and Cicero.
I’m sure all in all that your knowledge of latin is better than mine although our dear Mr.Librarian is indeed an unbeatable latinist.

Now going back to your latest mystery aircraft I think we have to deal here with a Northrop N-3PB and probably with a plane sold or leased to Norway hence no US markings.
I’m looking forward hearing from you (as they say in polite commercial English)
Salve
carson
I’m taking the liberty of enclosing a pic to substantiate my offer

#702

Very good job, Mr Carson!

The mystery airplane was indeed the above pictured beast, and , as you correctly surmised, it is wearing Norwegian Markings.

That being said, I do believe it is your turn to post an offer, a fact that I anticipate with glee.

#703

Thanks for confirming Mr. Wingsofwrath I’ll think of something to submit within the weekend…
Cheers till then
carson

#704

Gentlemen
may I abuse of your patience and submit following offer from which it ensues that the mystery object is a trainer from the States
I’m sure it will prove very easy if not do not despair “non omnia possumus omnes”
Cheers and good luck
carson
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9826/trainerj.png

#705

If I am not mistaken that is the Timm N2T Tutor.

#706

No, you’re not mistaken Kiwimac it is indeed the Timm N2T-1.
Thanks for joining and now it’s your turn to shoot…
carson

#707

I’m sure the following is a well-known aircraft for you experts but here goes.

#708

Good morning Kiwimac (good evening for you)
I must say this was easy…Armstrong Whitworth AW-52G
Please confirm if correct and in this case I’ll send thru a new offer
Cheers
carson

#709

Dear Kiwimac
I hope you will forgive me if I’m sending thru this new offer without waiting for your confirmation of the previous challenge as I’m positive about the identification of the Armstrong Whitworth.
So here’s the new enigma of which only two aircrafts were built.
Good luck to everybody and cheers
carson

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#710

Carson,

You are indeed correct. Glad it was easy.

#711

good afternoon to whoever reads this message
after my offer #710 of 11-23-09 this thread is ominously silent.
To try and revive it I will offer an unrequested clue: the aircraft of above post was built in the thirties in a small country between Holland and France.
Hoping for a response:cry:
Good day to everybody
carson

#712

Thank you for that unsolicited clue, Mr Carson!
With it it was rather easy to identify our mystery aircraft as the Belgian RENARD EPERVIER.
It built for a fighter aircraft contest in 1930 but eventually lost to the Fairey Firefly.
The two prototypes were equipped with a 480 HP Gnôme Rhône Jupiter VI radial in place of the choice 480 Hp inline Hispano Suiza which was unavailable.

The only reason it’s been so quiet lately is the fact that probably most of us have been busy. I know for certain that I haven’t been able to lay a single glance upon this thread all last week, and that would probably be the case for next week as well.

Later Edit: Since I’m truly convinced by the correctness of my answer, please allow me to post the next installment:

#713

My dear Wingsofwrath,
yes that is truly the Renard Epervier not difficult to guess (as you rightly surmise) after bestowing my unsolicited clue!
Concerning the utility aircraft pictured in your fine image (for sure a beautifully restored craft preserved in a museum) I’d appreciate your letting me know her nationality as there are umpteen look-alikes…
Awaiting for your comments
carson

#714

My dear Wingsofwrath
your last offer is terribly similar to a Mauboussin M200. Would it be that one?
carson

#715

I apologize for my lack of timely replies, but I’ve been awfully busy lately, especially since today is the National Day of Romania, and I was part in the military parade that took place today at the Triumphal Arch, dressed in a WW1 uniform.

I am afraid the aircraft pictured is not the Mauboussin M200, nor any aircraft belonging to France. In fact, this particular machine belongs to a country that is usually glanced over by most historians when it comes to WW2 participants, despite having a rather active role in it’s opening days.

I hope this latest clue will be enough to elucidate the mystery, my dear Mr Carson.

#716

I’m sure you spent a very enjoyable day at the parade my dear Wingsofwrath even if in the end it must have been a bit tiring.
Following the clue you were kind enough to give me, is she possibly a czeck product maybe a Benes-Mraz?:confused:
Carson

#717

I am sorry to tell you this, my dear Mr Carson, but the aircraft pictured originates in a country more to the west than Czechoslovakia.

#718

Unbelievable! Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ.II Kupe. Yes, I agree with you, my dear Mr. Wingsofwrath – indeed, Danish aircraft industry was neglected in this thread… :slight_smile:

And now you will excuse me for a moment, honorable ladies and gentlemen. I have to find something suitable for this distinguished thread. :wink:

#719

What does ‘Kupe’ mean? I ask because in the Polynesian languages / cultures ‘Kupe’ was the great discoverer and voyager.

#720

As far as I know, adequate English expression is “compartment” (French: coupé). But who knows… Perhaps there is a quantity of other connotations. :neutral:

Nevertheless, here is my next offer, honorable ladies and gentlemen:

Do you recognize this metal birdie? :slight_smile: