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Another teaser – what's this?

How long will it take for somone to work out what this is. I’ll bet it’ll only take a few minutes….I’ve removed the serial number to make it a little more tricky.

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By: Papa Lima - 26th September 2004 at 15:36

Please check your E-mails, Jochen!

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By: Papa Lima - 26th September 2004 at 15:35

Almost the same photo, definitely taken at the same time, is on page 200 of “The British Bomber since 1914”. The production model had spats, among other changes.

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By: Stieglitz - 26th September 2004 at 15:35

Yes it does! Well done Peter!

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By: Dave Homewood - 26th September 2004 at 15:33

You got it Peter. Looks very different from the familiar Vilde, doesn’t it?

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By: Papa Lima - 26th September 2004 at 15:31

(at Martlesham Heath in 1929, with four 112 lb bombs under the wings)

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By: Dave Homewood - 26th September 2004 at 15:31

It’s the prototype of one of the most versatile bombers of the early Second World War. The colour scheme, powerplant and wheels make it look very different from the production version.

And though this photo doesn’t really look it, its big.

Enough clues?

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By: Papa Lima - 26th September 2004 at 15:30

Vickers Vildebeest prototype N230

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By: stewart1a - 26th September 2004 at 15:27

Dave clue please

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By: stewart1a - 26th September 2004 at 15:25

westland?

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By: Dave Homewood - 26th September 2004 at 15:23

No, Andy was warmest.

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By: stewart1a - 26th September 2004 at 15:19

a blackburn type?

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By: Stieglitz - 26th September 2004 at 15:18

FAIREY SEAL?

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By: Dave Homewood - 26th September 2004 at 15:15

No and No

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By: stewart1a - 26th September 2004 at 14:54

siskin?

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By: andyxh558 - 26th September 2004 at 14:44

westland wapiti

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