Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
09-26-2017, 09:57 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
09-27-2017, 06:07 AM
Senior Member
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
09-27-2017, 09:40 AM
Senior Member
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No, Sir; I am not. However, you aren't all that far off the mark and I encourage you to refine your search criteria. And this next clue may help. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
09-27-2017, 12:45 PM
Senior Member
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
09-28-2017, 02:11 AM
Senior Member
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
09-28-2017, 06:25 AM
Senior Member
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Not the Dh-2, elmshoot. This was a trainer, not a fighter; and the Dh-2 didn't have skids. But you are in the right time zone. Maybe this bonus clue will help you in your search. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
09-28-2017, 09:36 AM
Senior Member
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
09-28-2017, 03:33 PM
Senior Member
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
09-29-2017, 01:42 AM
Senior Member
My Feedback: (3)
Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
09-29-2017, 10:07 AM
Senior Member
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
09-29-2017, 07:58 PM
Senior Member
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What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
09-30-2017, 01:38 AM
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Hydro Junkie; that's an obvious answer and I was expecting someone to try it, but it isn't the plane for which we seek. Maybe this clue will give you an idea. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
09-30-2017, 11:39 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
10-01-2017, 04:08 AM
Senior Member
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome.
10-01-2017, 08:22 AM
Senior Member
My Feedback: (3)
Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome.
31. The machine gun tested (9) was a Lewis type.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome.
31. The machine gun tested (9) was a Lewis type.
10-01-2017, 09:28 AM
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Ernie P,
I appreciate the research that you do on these obscure airplanes I learn quite a bit in doing the looking around mostly from Wiki.
Sadly I usually forget it all within short order. I have CRS
Sparky
I appreciate the research that you do on these obscure airplanes I learn quite a bit in doing the looking around mostly from Wiki.
Sadly I usually forget it all within short order. I have CRS
Sparky
10-01-2017, 09:56 AM
Senior Member
My Feedback: (3)
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome. 31. The machine gun tested (9) was a Lewis type.
32. And the tests were conducted in 1913.
10-01-2017, 10:02 AM
Senior Member
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BTW, guys; I do hope some one has simply looked up Raymond Collishaw and read about his initial flight training in the RNAS. It would probably prove to be enlightening. Thanks; Ernie P.
10-01-2017, 06:47 PM
Senior Member
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You're looking in the right place, Sir; you just need to look closer. Maybe this will help. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome. 31. The machine gun tested (9) was a Lewis type.
32. And the tests were conducted in 1913.
33. They were the first tests of that type by the British.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was primarily utilized as a trainer.
2. It was often referred to by a particular name; although that name properly belonged to an earlier model of the plane.
3. The first aircraft of this type was actually purchased by the navy.
4. Used by both the army and navy.
5. A high scoring ace was trained on, among others, this aircraft.
6. He was in the navy.
7. More than 100 were produced; quite a number for the time.
8. Tandem seating.
9. Early experiments with firing a machine gun utilized this aircraft.
10. In earlier models of this aircraft, seating was a bit Spartan.
11. This model provided a nacelle, where the instructor and student still sat side by side.
12. Earlier models had wings of equal span; though later models had extensions to the top wing.
13. Main landing gear had four wheels.
14. Twin rudders.
15. Four parallel beams.
16. Two from each wing.
17. Pusher engine.
18. The main landing gear also had skids.
19. No tailwheel; just a skid.
20. As was common practice at the time.
21. A small handful of this type survived WWI; and were among the first to be registered when civil aviation was again allowed.
22. The “high scoring ace” mentioned in (5) was a Canadian.
23. He was RNAS.
24. His name was Collishaw.
25. And he was the famed leader of “The Black Flight”.
26. In earlier models, two seats were mounted on the front edge of the lower wing.
27. Only two countries used this trainer.
28. Those countries were The United Kingdom and Australia.
29. Engine was a Gnome et Rhome.
30. An 80 HP Gnome et Rhome. 31. The machine gun tested (9) was a Lewis type.
32. And the tests were conducted in 1913.
33. They were the first tests of that type by the British.