Today's aviation mystery photo!

[NutmegCT]

So you're doing your usual morning hang gliding, and see this below your dangling legs:

Each of the 12 "hours" is the same aircraft silhouette, with parts of the aircraft included.

What aircraft is it?

Where is this whole setup located?

A prize awaits!

 

[Gliderman8]

I know... but won’t reveal so someone else gets a chance.
I will say that this forum is the place to display those planes and
as for location, it rhymes with Canton.

 

[NutmegCT]

I know... but won’t reveal so someone else gets a chance.
I will say that this forum is the place to display those planes and
as for location, it rhymes with Canton.

Elliot - thanks for playing along. And for the hint!
TM

 

[PAUL161]

UC-78s ??

 

[NutmegCT]

Paul - note the shape of the horizontal stabilizer.

The fact that there are twelve aircraft strategically placed is also a clue.

 

[waltesefalcon]

It's a British transport?

 

[NutmegCT]

It's a British transport?

It is definitely not a fighter.

 

[waltesefalcon]

To me it looks like a radial engines light aircraft. I was guessing transport or possibly the Beaufighter but I think it at one time filled a night fighter role so I guess that isn't correct either.

 

[Gliderman8]

This guy thinks it’s a cool plane... hehe

 

[NutmegCT]

Hint: Armstrong-Siddeley Cheetah

 

[PAUL161]

Paul - note the shape of the horizontal stabilizer.

The fact that there are twelve aircraft strategically placed is also a clue.

Yup, should have looked closer!

OK, OK I got it! But, it could be one of three models, Right? :confusion:

 

[waltesefalcon]

After being a cheetah myself and using google I found two possibilities that both seem to fit the bill for being the correct aircraft; one named after a university and one named after an admiral.

 

[NutmegCT]

Elliot's picture of the guy in dark glasses gives a *big* hint to the manufacturer.

 

[Basil]

I will admint I have no clue but look forward to hearing the answer.

 

[Gliderman8]

Elliot's picture of the guy in dark glasses gives a *big* hint to the manufacturer.

No, it’s not Hendrix Aviation :rolleye:

 

[PAUL161]

Airspeed Oxford or Avro Anson ?

 

[waltesefalcon]

I have no idea who the guy in the photo is.

 

[NutmegCT]

Airspeed Oxford or Avro Anson ?

ding ding ding ding - we have a W I N N A H!

Avro Anson.

Now, where is that circle of Ansons located?

 

[PAUL161]

ding ding ding ding - we have a W I N N A H!

Avro Anson.

Now, where is that circle of Ansons located?

Hopefully on British soil somewhere! That would be my uneducated guess!

 

[NutmegCT]

Surprise - not on British soil!