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Re: What is it

Postby Denis Brown » October 14th, 2011, 8:19 pm

its a device used for harvesting brussel sprouts :D
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Re: What is it

Postby Alan Cantwell 1131 » October 14th, 2011, 10:09 pm

ive also seen a similar device used for training horses, but to do with models? avnt a clue,
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Re: What is it

Postby John Evans » October 15th, 2011, 8:32 am

Hi Alan
Not quite there yet Alan
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Re: What is it

Postby Mike altham » October 16th, 2011, 1:23 am

Not modelling but could be a really small hold down for airships 

Not for experimental model aircraft in the design of fullsize aircraft?

I give up.

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Re: What is it

Postby John Evans » October 16th, 2011, 7:00 pm

what did david use against goliath
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Re: What is it

Postby Mike altham » October 16th, 2011, 8:28 pm

An anchor point for a big bungee?
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Re: What is it

Postby Bob Johnstone » October 16th, 2011, 9:18 pm

Remains of a fueling arm
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Re: What is it

Postby John Evans » October 27th, 2011, 6:09 pm

How about a really big clue ?
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Re: What is it

Postby Tony Collins 1073 » October 27th, 2011, 8:14 pm

Still don't know what it is but the circle looks like it could be concrete.
Pulse jet cars maybe? Horses?
Heres an improved picture. Johns still a bit secretive.
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Re: What is it

Postby paul hughes » October 28th, 2011, 11:10 am

John, as this is situated in the middle of no-where, on the coast/marsh land near Stiffkey, north Norfalk. I would think it is something to do with gunnery training. Maybe a round the pole flying target.
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Re: What is it

Postby John Greenfield » October 28th, 2011, 11:34 am

Could it be a circular runway for launching aircraft / drones ?

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Re: What is it

Postby Dave Berry 2911 » October 28th, 2011, 2:28 pm

Its an early attempt at a mini Hadron collider :twisted:
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Re: What is it

Postby John Evans » October 28th, 2011, 3:30 pm

Ok
Type in
Stiffkey Whirlygig
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Re: What is it

Postby Denis Brown » October 28th, 2011, 4:33 pm

Thats kept us amused for a week or two. Thanks for finding that It was really interesting . Never knew about it before :o
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Re: What is it

Postby Tony Collins 1073 » October 28th, 2011, 5:53 pm

John Greenfields correct answer wins the Blue Peter Badge. :lol:



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Come on you lot. Let's have another one.
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Re: What is it

Postby ian redshaw » November 6th, 2011, 9:49 am

Thats a brilliant invention, only better by the device that released the drone at the right place in the circle!!!! What period is this from, 1950's 60's or so??

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Re: What is it

Postby Chris Lane » November 7th, 2011, 5:52 pm

http://youtu.be/Im3q8EmvkrU

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Re: What is it

Postby John Evans » November 7th, 2011, 6:46 pm

Could be even better, if it was brought up to date and made to work again.
Anybody know who owns it
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Re: What is it

Postby Andy Boylett » November 7th, 2011, 10:15 pm

Are you sure it is not one of a pair?...........

and is part of this new Giant earth sculpture currently being built.................

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