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Glenn[_2_]
October 30th 08, 09:27 AM
I think it's a SE-5A replica but not really sure
Avsec
October 30th 08, 10:27 AM
From a very informed source (not me)
It's a ¾(?) scale replica of an SE 5a, with a spurious serial number, in the 
markings of No 29 Sqn RFC.  The real F235 would have been an Airco DH 9A, 
but the order was cancelled.
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Andrew B
October 30th 08, 10:30 AM
"Glenn" > wrote in message
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>I think it's a SE-5A replica but not really sure
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Yes it is a SE-5A replica, it is a Biggs D C/N PFA 020-10931 built in 1988
and registered as G-BMDB and powered by a Continental 0-200-A
-- 
Andrew B (Cheshire, England)
"Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."
(Lord Kelvin, president Royal Society, 1895.)
Glenn[_2_]
October 30th 08, 11:31 AM
Thank u guys.
Very much appreciated.
"Avsec" > wrote in message 
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> From a very informed source (not me)
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> It's a ¾(?) scale replica of an SE 5a, with a spurious serial number, in 
> the markings of No 29 Sqn RFC.  The real F235 would have been an Airco DH 
> 9A, but the order was cancelled.
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> "Glenn" > wrote in message 
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>>I think it's a SE-5A replica but not really sure
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Robert Moore
October 30th 08, 02:47 PM
"Andrew B"  wrote
> "Glenn"  wrote 
>>I think it's a SE-5A replica but not really sure
> Yes it is a SE-5A replica, 
From Wikipedia,  
A replica is a copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original. 
Replicas are often used for historical purposes, such as being placed in a 
museum. 
One definition of "replica" has emerged that defines one as a copy of an 
original object, that can only be made by the original company (or 
corporate descendent) of the firm that made the original object-any other 
sort of copy of an original object would be called a "reproduction" 
instead.
Because of its reduced size, this is neither a replica nor reproduction.
Bob Moore
Andrew B
October 30th 08, 05:15 PM
"Robert Moore" > wrote in message
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> Because of its reduced size, this is neither a replica nor reproduction.
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> Bob Moore
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However the Civil Aviation Authority have it registered as Type: REPLICA
SE5A, see the link below.
http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=60&pagetype=65&appid=1&mode=detailnosummary&fullregmark=BMDB
You may be correct but far be it from me to attempt to correct such a 
professional organisation.
-- 
Andrew B (Cheshire, England)
"Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."
(Lord Kelvin, president Royal Society, 1895.)
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