The Secret Projects Quiz Game

[Stargazer]

I know what you're thinking: so many forums have quiz games already... But have you ever wished you could take part in one of these forum quiz games, then realized you were not a member? I know I sure did!

And so, for all those among us who do not attend another aviation forum, it seems to me that the Secret Projects forum ought to give that possibility to its members to take part in a quiz game of its own... Especially if we consider the amount of collective knowledge our members possess, it is bound to be fun...

Quick rules:

• Only one Mystery Aircraft per post.
• Mystery Aircraft submission can consists of a image clipping (part of an aircraft) or an edited picture (markings erased or hidden for instance).
• Use the reply # (top of each post) to identify a Mystery Aircraft. When you discuss that aircraft or suggest an answer, all participants may refer to that number for easier reference.
• There is no need to wait for a mystery to be solved to submit a new one.
• When a correct answer is given, it must be notified AND the original, unedited picture must be provided.
• In case of unanswered mysteries, their authors must provide the correct answer within about 3 weeks.
• Developments/discussions on an aircraft type do not belong to. If a type generates a lot of interest, it can be discussed elsewhere in an appropriate section/topic.

Only time will tell if the idea was a good one or not!

Have fun!

 

[Stargazer]

Mystery Aircraft #1:

 

[richard]

Bonjour


It could be a Vultee 74 /Convair Valiant BT 13 , 11537 of which having been built during the war ....

 

[Stargazer]

Bonjour


It could be a Vultee 74 /Convair Valiant , 11537 of which having been built during the war ....

Well done richard! I didn't want to start with something too complicated... but I kind of expected a little more hesitation, first because the aircraft is far from its glory days look, but especially because it is not really standard (the cockpit is not seen where it should be in the clipping I posted because it was shortened — and in a rather crude way). Also note the completely weird addition of the letter "X" to the civil registration... but under the wing only!

Superior Airways converted this 2-seat trainer for hauling fish - photo by Larry Millbury, c 1961, possibly at Lakehead, Canada.

Full definition picture at source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/batman60/8413626101/

 

[Stargazer]

Mystery Aircraft #4 (remember, we use the reply number for easier reference):

 

[Thorvic]

A Northrop N-3PB Nomad ?

 

[Stargazer]

A Northrop N-3PB Nomad ?

Don't know where you got the name "Nomad" from (it was used only for the export version of the A-17 known as the Model 8A-5 or A-33) but it IS indeed a Northrop N-3PB, also known as the "Norse Seaplane."

Link to original image (too big for inclusion)

Recovery of the Norwegian N-3PB and its restoration (video). From the archives of the San Diego Air and Space Museum:
F-0472 The Northrop N-3PB Recovery from sdasmarchives

 

[Stargazer]

It would seem the Quiz Game thing is not really taking off (but then again, forum activity has been uncannily slow these past two weeks).

Here is another "mystery" aircraft for you. If you find the answer, please think of submitting your own picture to make the game move on a bit!

 

[Arjen]

SAAB 201 210 Lilldraken.

 

[Arjen]

Try this one:

 

[boxkite]

The Swiss EFW N-20.02 Arbalète ?

 

[Arjen]

Quite right. Your turn

 

[boxkite]

Guess what it is:

 

[Stargazer]

Fairey Rotodyne?

 

[boxkite]

No. Wrong country. And, 'mystery machine' isn't a helicopter .

 

[Grey Havoc]

Seaplane?

 

[boxkite]

Definitely not qualified for water landings. The quiz starts to make fun .

 

[Grey Havoc]

Bomber?

 

[boxkite]

No (see livery and window). Aircraft was designed for passenger transport. Now, this reduces number of candidates considerably
.

 

[c460]

Baade 152 V5 ?
(I cheated a bit, by looking at your recent posts )

 

[c460]

I guess it's my turn.

 

[theponja]

Mystery Aircraft #20 dewoitine 551 ?

 

[c460]

Yes, congrats.
Your turn ?

 

[Grey Havoc]

Baade 152 V5 ?
(I cheated a bit, by looking at your recent posts )

I should have thought of that! And I knew I had seen those features in an aircraft pic not too long ago....

 

[theponja]

ok my turn. Here my candidate, I think no so difficult

 

[c460]

DINFIA I.Aé.38

 

[theponja]

DINFIA I.Aé.38

oh yeah!!! I wait for counter-attack gentleman

 

[c460]

My turn then.

 

[Arjen]

Renard R36?

 

[c460]

No, not a fighter, and not Belgian.

 

[theponja]

Maybe Bulgarian?

 

[c460]

Yes, I should hide better.
Now it should be easy.

 

[theponja]

Yeah!!! Lazarov laz-12

 

[theponja]

Yeah!!! Lazarov laz-12. I'm working now so I need some time to prepare my turn

 

[Stargazer]

You don't need to win to submit mystery aircraft here or to wait for someone else to do it!

Several mystery aircraft can be submitted by different people at the same.

Here is one for you guys (and gals, though I do wonder if the latter ever visit our forum...):

 

[c460]

Hispano HA-100 Triana ?
http://kevsaviationpics.blogspot.fr/2013/03/hispano-ha-100-triana.html

 

[Stargazer]

Well done! Also known as the Messerschmitt Me 100.

I was kind of hoping someone would think along the lines of a T-28 variant... but that was counting without the great specialists of this site! ;D

 

[Steve Pace]

Try this... - SP

 

[Stargazer]

First thing that comes to mind is a Grumman F4F Wildcat...

 

[Steve Pace]

First thing that comes to mind is a Grumman F4F Wildcat...

Incorrect. -SP