In message , Mike Mackenzie
writes
Netko wrote (in part):

Anyone care to test their aircraft recognition skills on this?

I know the what, where and when of it but only because I came across the
published photograph. I'll be extremely surprised (and impressed) if anyone
can identify it though some of you might come close.

I don't think it's this one ;-)

Aircraft: SCHEIBE SF-28A TANDEM-FALKE (Glider, Category: Land, Seats:
2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG
(Reciprocating)
N-Number: 12HS , Serial Number: 5757, Year manufactured: 1974,
Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1979
Registrant (Individual): Colin Lamb, 29830 Ne Mountain Top Rd,
Newberg, OR 97132


It's not that one either!

That's what comes of Googling for the code letters and not thinking
about the result. What you've found is one of these:
http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=863951

Patricia's answer seems sensible. It certainly looks like an F9F.
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!