Took these photos on holidayThey are photos of pictures
what plane is this
Took these photos on holiday
Vickers Vimy I think.
Possibly Alcock and Brown's?Originally Posted by Baxter
we need to make a thread dedicated to just identifying aircraft.
Sure looks like a Vimy to me.
It certainly looks like a Vickers 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"
The pics wren taken in an antique shop in IrelandLooks 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....
Aha, well there you go then - a local event perhaps.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
From the other posted images and comments, I'd say the antique shop is not selling actual antique images, then.
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
Clifden, Ireland? That's where Alcock and Brown ended up.
I had a polythene version of that when I was 9 or 10.
Had about 2 ft wingspan.
8th fairway of Connemara Golf Club Ballyconneely, Clifden, County Galway is where Fossett & co landed, on the coast a few clicks from Clifden town.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
Well, considering Alcock and Brown ended up in a peat bog....
"Let's not be *too* exact in our re-enactment, OK, Steve?" :)
My photos taken in a shop across the street from the Connemara marble factory and show room
Well in my view both flights are significant historical events.
Can anyone help me identify this plane ?
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
To be honest, I thought the Steerman too; looking for which model made me wonder about the tail.
Karl
It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus
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