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Post by Bookman on Apr 27, 2008 14:02:01 GMT -5
Ok, so I thought I'd provide some Sunday diversion... Can anyone identify this aircraft?  |
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Post by beana51 on Apr 27, 2008 19:41:51 GMT -5
Could it be a Fairchild Super 71..Canadian Airways..circa 1934..with a Pratt Whitney ..9cyl hanging of its beak???......Every landing and takeoff musta been a sweaty thing. Its said a floating log did it in...........a "What In SAM Hill is That?" may be an interesting feature here........ Thanx .Vin
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Post by Bookman on Apr 27, 2008 22:54:45 GMT -5
Excellent! You are correct. With a view to meeting Canadian requirements for a freight carrier of greater capacity than the standard Fairchild 71, the Fairchild Super 71 floatplane was developed in 1934. Of slightly greater span, it had also a longer and entirely new oval-section fuselage of light alloy construction. The pilot was given a cockpit on the upper surface of the fuselage, to the rear of the cabin, with a somewhat restricted forward view between the top of the fuselage and the undersurface of the wing. The cabin could accommodate eight passengers, but the seats were easily removable to create an uncluttered cargo space. Large cargo doors were inset in the port side of the cabin and a passenger door to starboard, the entire accommodation being heated and ventilated. Power was provided by a Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial engine enclosed completely in a low-drag cowling.  Only two Super 71s were completed and supplied to the Canadian Department of National Defense. Well done. I guess I need to find something more challenging.... |
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Post by windrunner on Apr 28, 2008 12:59:01 GMT -5
Cool plane! I was sure it was canadian...don't ask me why!
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Post by beana51 on Apr 28, 2008 18:33:31 GMT -5
"What In Sam Hill Is This Thing?"...I have not located a good photo. This Art Deco rendition (HINT),may help........Vin.. ;D   ] Found a Photo!!!  |
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Post by jhefner on Apr 30, 2008 17:42:05 GMT -5
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Post by beana51 on Apr 30, 2008 21:55:35 GMT -5
Ya got it!!!....a most unusual design ..."Art Deco".....By Tom Shelton, America Gyro
AG-4 CRUSADER...with Menasco engines...X14429....circa 1938
Thanx great job....Vin
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