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The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.

:icon29: Caproni 316 it is, Ferry !

(Not sure about the MM - is that not the beginning of its serial number - the Matricola Militare ? )
 
You are probably right Mike; my Italian is not that good so I wasn't sure if the 'MM' was part of the name or the serial..

Next one, a photo that was 'photoshopped' quite a bit, but this was most likely done by the original photographer or the factory:

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The large floater is a Richard-Penhouet 2, from la Belle France.

If fasm doesn't mind, I'll press on - Moses is champing at the bit - I think the Texas heat is getting to him - better provide a new mystery to calm him down a bit.

I've photoshopped out anything remotely helpful in this shot , including, natch, the name on the placard !

By the way, this may look like a floater, but it ain't...
 
Yes, the heat is getting to me. I spent more time in the kiddie pool yesterday than our 3yr old.

Here is a rare one-
 
I was right to be apprehensive. Moses' twin looks sooooo familiar, but can't pin it down.

Background looks American. Paint job too. Hmmm.
 
Yup, the flashy paint is a good indicator. (I think that's a Model T in the background as well). This one was converted from a single-engined number with the same paint scheme...
 
Suspected as much.

It's a Homer T. Blenkiron Alamo Special. Cockpit specially raised to accommodate Stetsons........
 
Right. This stylish number is from Minnesota. It is a Mohawk M2-C Chieftan.

Here is an easier twin of size-
 
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