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Jeff Victor Hayden

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Edgley EA7 Optica
« on: October 30, 2013, 09:30:36 PM »

A rather strange looking aircraft originally designed and built at our local aerodrome at Old Sarum. Yes it actually flies! The Edgley EA7 Optica is back in production after a number of years and setbacks. Designed originally as an observation/spotter plane as an alternative to expensive high maintenance helicopters but now a favourite with weekend Biggles wannabees. The approach to the airfield, circa 1917, is directly over our house, Old Sarum castle and then onto the grass strip, if all goes well.
This must be the place
 
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Tim Collins

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Re: Edgley EA7 Optica
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2013, 06:29:56 AM »

Looks like the modern take on the WWI pusher DH2.
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Chris Austin

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Re: Edgley EA7 Optica
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2013, 01:01:49 PM »

I remember this aircraft from a few (quite a few) years back - the police were said to be interested in them as a cost-effective alternative to 'copters. Good to see it's still around.
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