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harrison987

1st March 2025 16:40

Unknown RAF Tailwheel

Hey guys,

This came out of the UK. THe Yellow paint suggest trainer aircraft?

https://axis-militaria.com/wp-conten...301_073142.jpg

https://axis-militaria.com/wp-conten...301_073148.jpg

https://axis-militaria.com/wp-conten...301_073157.jpg

https://axis-militaria.com/wp-conten...301_073210.jpg

https://axis-militaria.com/wp-conten...301_073216.jpg

TIA

Mike

Adriano Baumgartner

2nd March 2025 14:14

Re: Unknown RAF Tailwheel

Am not an expert, but maybe a General Aircraft Hotspur glider's wheel and tyre?

Check here (seems to be yellow like yours):
https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/pos...hotspur-glider

Humbly yours,
Adriano

Chris Goss

3rd March 2025 15:29

Re: Unknown RAF Tailwheel

Hotspur tyres are listed as small landing tyres type 4x8 fitted to Dunlop A.H.8041 wheels in the Ministry of Aircraft Production reports.

Geoffrey Sinclair

harrison987

5th March 2025 01:16

Re: Unknown RAF Tailwheel

Oh wow!

That is it!

Thanks guys! I never would have guessed this at all! :)

Mike

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