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I believe this is a LWF V on floats.
Nice shot!
I believe this is a LWF V on floats.
Nice shot!
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The Ongoing Mystery Aircraft Thread Part Deux.
- Thread starter Ferry_vO
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srgalahad
Charter Member 2022
The photo I posted is in the museum at Rantoul, IL and appears to be a publicity version of the one that is in Aerofiles -
http://aerofiles.com/LWF-vv.jpg
L-W-F V Sturtevant, on floats at Grand Central Palace Aero Exposition, NYC 2/8/17
"Initial machines used a 135-hp Thomas V-8. Coincidentally, Charles Willard, who designed the LWF's wood monocoque fuselage, had previously worked at Aeromarine. After the war, representatives of the Czechoslovak Legions came to the USA to procure aircraft for their troops, who were hoping to keep the White Russian forces from being overrun by Red revolutionaries. When the aircraft arrived, they were not the modern types ordered, but 28 well-worn LWF Model Vs. With nothing better to hand, the Czechs made good use of the aging aircraft as they retreated acoss Siberia. They left from Vladivostok in 1920 and returned home. One of their trusty LWFs hangs from the ceiling of the National Technical Museum in Prague to this day. (— Bill Devins 2/4/01)"
http://aerofiles.com/LWF-vv.jpg
L-W-F V Sturtevant, on floats at Grand Central Palace Aero Exposition, NYC 2/8/17
"Initial machines used a 135-hp Thomas V-8. Coincidentally, Charles Willard, who designed the LWF's wood monocoque fuselage, had previously worked at Aeromarine. After the war, representatives of the Czechoslovak Legions came to the USA to procure aircraft for their troops, who were hoping to keep the White Russian forces from being overrun by Red revolutionaries. When the aircraft arrived, they were not the modern types ordered, but 28 well-worn LWF Model Vs. With nothing better to hand, the Czechs made good use of the aging aircraft as they retreated acoss Siberia. They left from Vladivostok in 1920 and returned home. One of their trusty LWFs hangs from the ceiling of the National Technical Museum in Prague to this day. (— Bill Devins 2/4/01)"
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ex Funk UC-92
Chris
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That's the bird. 
Over to you.
Over to you.
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That's it.
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Hi Mike
She had a short life (like many of your favourite snacks). First flight 12 November 1965 and damaged beyond repair in a hard landing (NTSB) on 30 November.
According aerofiles she may have been rebuilt (or was that a second example?), also registered N3599G, now as a two-seater with tri-gear and flown November 1968 and known as the
Welsh Rabbit B.
next challenge is an odd-ball being a parasol wing biplane with closed cockpit and tri-gear.
She had a short life (like many of your favourite snacks). First flight 12 November 1965 and damaged beyond repair in a hard landing (NTSB) on 30 November.
According aerofiles she may have been rebuilt (or was that a second example?), also registered N3599G, now as a two-seater with tri-gear and flown November 1968 and known as the
Welsh Rabbit B.
next challenge is an odd-ball being a parasol wing biplane with closed cockpit and tri-gear.
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Yes Walter Uli is right this is the Conrad Bumblebee...maybe you might like to post a fresh one...hi giruXX
That remark stung me as a bee, ouch! Let`s test our fellow-members` memory
Cheers
Carlo (BG)
I fear she may remain a "mystery aircraft" if I donot disclose her identity.
The Hawk 304 by Carl I. Hansen. First flown 20 February 1986 and involved in a water landing (NTSB) due to power loss on 22 July the same year.
The relative short flying career may be the main reason not much can be found on the net, except in the NTSB report. Registration was N13CH
Gentlemen, OH so please donot hesitate......
The Hawk 304 by Carl I. Hansen. First flown 20 February 1986 and involved in a water landing (NTSB) due to power loss on 22 July the same year.
The relative short flying career may be the main reason not much can be found on the net, except in the NTSB report. Registration was N13CH
Gentlemen, OH so please donot hesitate......
Hello boys and girls!
I'm taking advantage of Walter's OH to submit following pic. I know this is an easy offer but the pic is so nice that I couldn't resist the temptation...anyway here she goes....
Cheers
Carlo (BG)
https://imgur.com/a/j2yBp
I'm taking advantage of Walter's OH to submit following pic. I know this is an easy offer but the pic is so nice that I couldn't resist the temptation...anyway here she goes....
Cheers
Carlo (BG)
https://imgur.com/a/j2yBp