old biplane – but which one?

The non-parallel interplane struts are fairly distinctive – as is the very slender rear fuselage.

Roger Smith.

Just had a look at the history of the Ecuador Air Force, going by the Province of Napo and what looks like the EAF roundel!

The EAF did use Gabardini Monoplanes, but I couldn’t find a mention of the training biplane. However, record-keeping in a 1920’s Ecuadorian province might have a few gaps in it.

Good call, though! I think you’re spot-on with your ID.

Cheers, Matt

Seems like a good candidate for one of their types.

That weird rear fuselage shape reminds me of something called an Ansaldo, but other than that I’ve not a clue.

Thanks for your fast reply – it’s not an Ansaldo – but I found this one:
a Gabardini Training biplane
http://members.shaw.ca/flyingaces/br.challenge/aircraft/057_Gabardini.training.biplane.jpg

Your opinion?

That weird rear fuselage shape reminds me of something called an Ansaldo, but other than that I’ve not a clue.