we need to make a thread dedicated to just identifying aircraft.
Sure looks like a Vimy to me.
Looks like the Spirit of Brooklands replica
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryofthewo...TBi4MGxidKjs0Q
A bit more digging and it would appear those pictures commemorate the late Steve Fossett, and Mark Rebhoilz recreating the famous record breaking flight of John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown of 1919. They're landing on a golf course in Ireland. The event took place in July 2005.
At 7:30 you will see the images that are recreated in the picture....
Last edited by flash; 07-26-2017 at 01:21.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Aha, well there you go then - a local event perhaps.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
I had a polythene version of that when I was 9 or 10.
Had about 2 ft wingspan.
Well in my view both flights are significant historical events.
Perhaps a Stearman (Boeing) Model 75?
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
I was going to guess a Steerman, but the tail wasn't right. A bit of searching makes me guess a Fleet Finch 16-B
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
Hmmm... on my phone, they look nearly identical.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Thanks! With that guidance I have been able to determine that it is an original Fleet Finch 16-B....well done!
Bill
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