UK2 KJ839 Douglas DakotaMkIV ex US 43-48362 C-47B.jpg

[Joseph Testagrose]

[Netko]

On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:45:15 +0000, DAN wrote
(in article >):

> Turboprop Dak ?

Probably an engine test-bed. Could be a Rolls-Royce Dart.

[Dave Kearton[_3_]]

"Netko" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:45:15 +0000, DAN wrote
> (in article >):
>
>> Turboprop Dak ?
>
> Probably an engine test-bed. Could be a Rolls-Royce Dart.
>
>




Not a Dart, too lazy to look it up (just after 4:00am here)


It's an Armstrong Siddeley Mamba (Gannet) or a Python (Wyvern)


ATM, I'm leaning towards the Mamba. Ask me again after another coffee.


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Cheers

Dave Kearton

[Netko]

On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:59:39 +0000, Dave Kearton wrote
(in article >):

> ATM, I'm leaning towards the Mamba. Ask me again after another coffee.

Thanks for that - it is indeed a Mamba, looking much more elegant than when
doubled up in the Gannet.

I found another view of the aircraft complete with placards which eliminate
the need for stimulants of any kind.