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  1. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Thank you Rugbyfan 1972. For whatever reason I have made a bad habit of confusing McCudden with Ball for years. You are correct, it was most definitely Ball who was first credited with using the sliding Foster mount on his Nieup to attack from below, and wrote about having some success with it. It's likely that McCudden heard about the tactic and gave it go when he got out of the DHs's and into the SE5's. However, many Allied pilots after the war stated in their own writings, and later in interviews with historians, that it was nearly impossible to fire the gun in such a fashion with any real accuracy and most did not bother to try and develop the skill. Cheers! Lou
  2. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Since #16 is putting up such a fight, I am going to give you all a small hint. Duce Lewis yesterday guessed a DFW C.V and while it is not, #16 does share one important feature with the aircraft he mentioned. The engineer of the plane in the photo used to work for D.F.W. and was responsible for the development of the C.V with that firm. He brought a lot of his ideas with him and incorporated them into a new design for the company that then constructed the aircraft you see in photo #16. Hope this helps you out a bit. Cheers! Lou
  3. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    No amount of planning or preparation will ever replace pure dumb luck. And Bandy is a great guy, you could do far worse for a hero.
  4. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Absolutely you can Sir. The 36-hour wait period is only for multiple guesses within the same photo set. Once a new set is posted and/or a Wild Card photo you are free to go again. Cheers! Lou
  5. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    No Red-Dog, sorry Sir. But your guess of the Alb C.XV is the closest in terms of visual similarities. Both the C.XV and the plane in #16 have the 'N' style inboard strut configuration, and the engine configuration of both appears nearly identical. However, the top wing of the C.XV sits a good foot farther forward over the back of the engine and has a lower profile, (i.e. the gap between the top of the engine and the bottom of the wing is much tighter on the C.XV). You will have to wait now Sir before posting another guess in this photo set. Cheers! Lou
  6. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Outstanding answer Bullethead! It is indeed and Ansaldo SVA, and due to the additional top-mounted gun, (which you elaborated on in superb detail), it is likely the SVA.3 Ridotto used for Zeppelin intercept work. It should be noted that the production-versions of the Savoia-Verduzio-Ansaldo, (in particular the SVA.5), were normally fitted with a pair of .303 Vickers under the port and starboard sides of the cowling ahead of the cockpit, quite out of reach of the pilot when in flight and therefore impossible to work on should they jamb up in a fight. None-the-less, the SVA was one of the mainstays of the Italian air service in the Great War. Two more points for you Bullethead. Well done. That leaves only #16 to claim, which is proving to be a tricky one apparently. Cheers! Lou
  7. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Sorry Duce, but that's another "No" on #16. While the exhaust stack looks about right for a DFW CV, the inboard strut arrangement would again have to be different and of a lighter construction than that shown in the photo. Also, the plane in #16 does not have the cresent-shaped radiator "ears" found on the sides of the fuselage just aft of the engine cowling, a dead give-away of the DFW CV. You too will now have to wait 36 hours before trying again on any remaining planes in this set, but thank you as well for the info you gave on the CV. I didn't think this one would be presenting such a challange, but rather #15 would be the tricky one of the lot. Cheers! Lou
  8. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Oh, sorry Rickitycrate, no Sir. The Alb CIII exhaust stack comes up at the front of the manifold, not in the middle as shown in the photo. Also, the inboard struts are a more simplified and lighter arrangement on the CIII, and the engine cowl venting is different. You will now have to wait 36 hours before offering an answer again in this group, or until the next group or Wild Card photo is posted. But thanks for all the info on the Alb, Rickitycrate. Cheers! Lou
  9. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    First rate answer Dej, absolutely first rate. And there was no doubt the Harry Tate was looked at with more than a bit of consternation by those who had to fly it. Two more points to you Sir. Cheers! Lou
  10. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Sorry Luftace, #13 is not a B.E.12. The B.E.12 has the upright exhaust stacks coming from the center of the manifolds instead of at the rear, and the inboard struts run straight up and down rather than tipped outwards as seen in the photo I have posted. Good guess though, and top-notch info on the B.E.12. You will have to wait now 36 hours or until the next set is posted, or the next Wild Card photo. Cheers! Lou
  11. Red-Dog and Olham, beautiful Spads you have painted recently Gents. Kudos to you both, though I must admit I am a tad partial to Olham's Stars and Stripes. stumpjumper, glad to see you are working on some of the Belgium Air Service skins. BTW, I tried to get your Hanriot model to work the other day but the test mission I wrote for it would not launch no matter what I tried. I was going to turn my hand to painting Willy Coppen's all-blue HD. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong with the Hanriot model? Cheers! Lou
  12. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    And he pounces on it! Outstanding Olham, and lightening fast Sir. Two points to you. BTW, it is a repilca of Guynemer's "Vieux Charles". I believe the original is hanging in the Musee de l'Air in Le Bourget, France. Cheers! Lou
  13. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Typing fingers at the ready everyone. Do you have that fresh cup of tea or coffee to stimulate the grey matter? Very good then. Here is your fourth set of photos to have a crack at. Please remember the rules, (found in the first post of this thread), and if you are going for that second point I want to see at least a 150-word description about features shown in the photo and/or about the plane itself. Good luck all. Round 4 begins now. Let's play What's My Plane! Cheers! Lou
  14. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Not to worry Olham. In about 20 minutes you will have the next set of photos to redeem yourself with. Cheers! Lou
  15. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    OK everyone, here are the current standings after the second Wild Card photo: Rickitycrate, 6 points Dej, 5 points Olham, 5 points Bullethead, 3 points Duce Lewis, 2 points Luftace, 2 points rhythalion, 2 points JohnGresham, 1 point Red-Dog, 1 point Shrikehawk, 1 point TonyO, 1 point We have ourselves a nice competition going here Gents. Cheers! Lou
  16. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Very well done Dej, precisely correct, you have the two points for this Wild Card photo Sir. Olham, you gave outstanding info as well on the 9B, but you did not list at least five aircraft that used the engine. Sorry Sir. I will be posting the next set of photos in just under one hour from right now, so be prepared. Cheers! Lou
  17. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Oh Duce Lewis, I am sorry, but the Pup was powered by either the Le Rhone 9C 80hp or the Gnome Monosoupape 100hp. Better luck next time Sir. Anyone else want to try a stab at it?
  18. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    DING DING DING !!! WILD CARD PHOTO ! The first to correctly identify the engine shown by name, model number, and horsepower rating, and list at least five aircraft it was used in as the standard powerplant will be awarded 2 bonus points. You must be spot on with all the information to win the points. Good luck. Cheers! Lou
  19. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    I hope it's not, because I don't.
  20. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    And there we have it. Final point in this set goes to Rickitycrate, who while giving a rather brief report, was none-the-less concise. He also quoted one of the books on my shelf that I turn to fairly often when I need this sort of info PDQ. And I use Lamberton's Reconnaissance and Bomber Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War as well. OK everyone, here are the current standings after round 3: Rickitycrate, 6 points Olham, 5 points Bullethead, 3 points Dej, 3 points Duce Lewis, 2 points Luftace, 2 points rhythalion, 2 points JohnGresham, 1 point Red-Dog, 1 point Shrikehawk, 1 point TonyO, 1 point Well done! I'll be posting the next group in several hours, and I will let you know when. Oh, and keep an eye open for those Wild Card photos. You never know when one of those might pop up. Cheers! Lou
  21. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Excellent Bullethead! Another point for you Sir. That leaves only the F.2B in this group to provide further information on. A point still out there for someone. Cheers! Lou
  22. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    No, no, TonyO, you get the second point for your additional information. Red-Dog only ID'd the photo for the initial point. Welcome to the game Sir. You are now on the board with your first point. And I was hoping someone was going to mention the gun tunnel as that was a major feature of the Gothas. You also mentioned how to properly ID this as a Gotha V by the engine mounted on stands to the lower wing instead of in a full nacelle attached to the wing. The nacelle housed the fuel tanks in the earlier Gothas, and it proved to be a deadly location as a hard landing, crash, or gun fire could cause the tanks to leak onto the hot engines, and...well, the end result can be guessed. The Gotha V moved the fuel to a large tank mid-ship in the fuselage. Olham, I'm glad you are enjoying it Sir, I know I am. And I am learning a lot too. Cheers! Lou
  23. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    My pleasure Luftace. Folks, we are stilling looking for the additional info on photos 10, 11, and 12. Three points still waiting for three lucky contestants. Cheers! Lou
  24. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Sorry Luftace, you were pipped at the post by rythalion on #9 Sir. However, yours is a perfect example of the kind and amount of additional info wanted in order to earn the second point. And you noted your reference as I asked for in the rules. For those reasons I am going to make an exception here and award you a point even though I have already given the 2 for this photo. But I will not be making a habit of it. Everyone, please look to Luftace's example here when providing the additional info on a plane in an effort to garner that second point. I am going to get a bit tougher on this as we are now into the third set of photos and most should have the rules pretty well sorted out by now. Yes? :yes: Very good Red-Dog, and welcome to the contest. One point for you Sir. Cheers! Lou
  25. It's Time To Play,"What's My Plane" !

    Way to go Gents. Dej, one point for you Sir for ID'ing the F.2B. rythalion, also correct Sir, and I am going to give you 2 points as you did give a bit more info, and as this is your first time competeing in the game. But please folks, if you are going for the second point I want to see at least 150 words of additional info on the plane or features shown in the photos. Thanks. Also, you must both now wait 36 hours before posting an answer again in this group of photos. Cheers! Lou
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