Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
09-30-2020, 06:18 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
10-01-2020, 04:17 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
10-01-2020, 11:46 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
10-01-2020, 01:43 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
10-02-2020, 05:30 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
10-02-2020, 10:41 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
10-02-2020, 01:56 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
10-02-2020, 06:53 PM
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I'm going to be out of pocket on Saturday, so I'll drop a couple of clues now. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
10-04-2020, 04:37 AM
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Sunday's clues. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
10-05-2020, 12:43 AM
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And a morning clue. And a hint: Clue 7 is a telling clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
10-05-2020, 12:48 PM
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What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designers firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldnt.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
10-05-2020, 02:31 PM
Okay, how about the Liberty flying boat?
Just got to thinking, couldn't be the Liberty since it wasn't used by anyone except the US and was built by Curtis
Just got to thinking, couldn't be the Liberty since it wasn't used by anyone except the US and was built by Curtis
Last edited by Hydro Junkie; 10-05-2020 at 02:46 PM.
10-05-2020, 07:01 PM
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What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designers firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldnt.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first home designed and built amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
10-05-2020, 07:04 PM
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BTW; wasn't the Liberty flown by at least six other countries, in addition to the United States? Thanks; Ernie P.
10-06-2020, 08:59 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
10-06-2020, 01:17 PM
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Evening clue. And a tip: Clues 8, 9 and 10 are giveaways. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second "pair" of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second "pair" of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
10-07-2020, 12:42 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
10-07-2020, 10:49 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
10-07-2020, 01:18 PM
Senior Member
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
10-08-2020, 12:47 AM
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Morning clue and a tip. Clue (31) is a dead giveaway. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
10-08-2020, 09:02 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
10-08-2020, 12:55 PM
Senior Member
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Sir; not the Curtiss Model E, or any Curtiss for that matter. But it wasn't a bad guess and I'll award a bonus clue in addition to an evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
35. But the race was cancelled by the outbreak of hostilities.
36. The second aircraft built was purchased by naval authorities.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
35. But the race was cancelled by the outbreak of hostilities.
36. The second aircraft built was purchased by naval authorities.
10-09-2020, 03:40 AM
Senior Member
My Feedback: (3)
Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
35. But the race was cancelled by the outbreak of hostilities.
36. The second aircraft built was purchased by naval authorities.
37. As was the third.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This was the first successful aircraft of its type to be produced in its home country.
2. It was used by three different nations.
3. And served during a conflict involving these nations.
4. Two of which were on opposing sides.
5. And the third was, for all intents, on both sides.
6. Our subject aircraft was designed by a famous designer and builder of equally famous aircraft.
7. And flown by the same individual and his chief test pilot.
8. The plane was named for a fictitious aircraft from a famous short story, by a famous author.
9. The fuselage was built by one firm.
10. While the designer’s firm built the wings.
11. The first prototype was nearing completion when it was, for some reason, abandoned; and it never flew.
12. A second, and new, design was produced.
13. Although the name stayed the same.
14. The new design showed a lot of promise and was displayed at an international air show.
15. Had the plane been able to get into the air, it might have performed well.
16. But it couldn’t.
17. The plane was wrecked by a storm during trials.
18. A second prototype followed quickly; this one with a few design changes.
19. It was a pusher configuration.
20. The two member crew sat side by side.
21. Again; the same firms built the fuselage and wings.
22. And a new engine was used.
23. A third aircraft was constructed, using components from the original prototype.
24. With an even more powerful engine.
25. And an amphibious landing gear arrangement.
26. The third boat won a prize for being the first “home designed and built” amphibious aircraft.
27. A second pair of aircraft was constructed.
28. These were similar to the first pair of aircraft.
29. But larger.
30. And with yet another, and even more powerful, engine.
31. The company’s chief test pilot eventually had his name on the front door.
32. Total production of this aircraft was only a small handful; but it was a very influential aircraft.
33. Of course, at the time, few if any aircraft were being built in large numbers; and anything that flew was almost certainly influential to a degree.
34. The last of the type was built specifically to compete in a prestigious air race.
35. But the race was cancelled by the outbreak of hostilities.
36. The second aircraft built was purchased by naval authorities.
37. As was the third.