First person to post here with correct identification of this aircraft, wins the "boobie" prize. Ten points added to their forum member post count and the win will be shown in their member rank/status till the next contest winner.

hey alvin is it the Westland-Hill Pterodactyl MkVI

The fabric skin of the K-12, nicknamed Firebird, was painted a garish red for effect. The unusual airplane was billed as the world's first tailless bomber

The K-12 first flew in 1936 and demonstrated satisfactory flying qualities. Nicknamed Firebird by its designer, the airplane made its first public appearance at Tushino Airport on August 18, 1937, sporting a paint scheme that was at least unusual. The K-12 went into series production in 1938, and the Russians claimed it was the first tailless bomber in the world. Successful though it may have been, however, it came to the usual end for tailless aircraft; the reasons were only stated differently; Kalinin, at the peak of his career, "fell victim to the arbitrary and vicious procedures arising from Stalin's cult of personality." He was placed under arrest and his design bureau was disbanded.

bring the trophy home to daddy, sorry MIke !! :D

Sorry cryptic, your ID guess is not correct. :no:

a.k.a. Kalinin K-12

hurry the suspense is killing me !! :banana: :dance:

Whart are we waiting for? Does Mike have to slip the green Jacket on me now?

I already called Margo with the exciting news of my victory, she is rushing home now in great anticipation of seeing trophy perched delicately back where it righfully belongs. :biggrin:

Green jacket, gold jacket, who gives a sh.... :D

Besides Steve, you should know the trophy is mine forever!

I think Alvin is just waiting to make a big presentation at the field this week end, I would be honored if you would be the key note guest speaker Mike, but please I am very modest, don't get to carried away with the "at a boys" and pats on the back.

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We Have a Winner!!

It is indeed a Kalinin K-12 Firebird.

Congratulations Steve, you have won the "boopie" prize for winning the "Mystery Aircraft Thirtyfour" contest.

Steve receives ten points added to his forum post count total and his member rank/status will reflect his win till we have another new contest winner.

Forever is a long time, your signature looks a little bare, you need to add some text to fil in the blank space.

How about "Temporary storage location for Steve's little yellow trophy"