A post in another thread got me thinking, when someone posted a pic of some Italian aircraft with the comment about gorgeous "art deco" design.... Got me thinking.
I'd venture a guess that most, if not pretty much all of us here have a strong appreciation for aircraft, not just for their role as implements of war but also as marvels of engineering and design, and as art....
I personally look at the "golden age" of aircraft design as being the late '20's to the '40's.....the early aerodynamacists penned some gorgeous aircraft...
in that vein, I invite you all to post up the aircraft that most inspires you visually ---
For me, I'm drawn to a few, for different reasons....
The de havilland DH88 Comet racer....
The Chilton DW-1 (designed by two young men whom had been trained by and worked for de Havilland)
I have this strange love for the simple, fun look of the Chilton...... I managed to acquire a full set of plans recently.... there are a few that have been built since the original handful of racers in the '30's.....
What airplane goodness stirs you guys' souls?
Post 'em up!
