McDonnell Model T196-4

[Mark Nankivil]

Good Day All -

From last week's visit to Gerry Balzer to pick up the remainder of his personal library and collection, we came across a sealed box of small rolled drawings out in the garage. Covered in dust and grime, sure glad it was sealed. This drawing was in the box and is a new design to me. Can't think of a trainer program in the 1965 time frame that this could be for.



Enjoy the Day! Mark

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

It's pretty modern looking for 1964/65.

 

[Stargazer]

20 years ahead of JPATS, but it could easily have fitted the bill! Doesn't look much like a mid-1960s project indeed.

 

[Hood]

I would disagree, given the BAC P.45 and other British and French trainer designs, this looks pretty bob-on for the mid-60s.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

Ah, yep, some P.45 vibes in the front. I think the wing makes it look more modern still.