Full flare just before touchdown. This shot was taken early in 2006 at the Bury show, where the Cougar made its public debut
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At the same Bury show with the speed boards and flaps fulldown.
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All showing how big a model the Cougar actually is.
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The pilot giving the thumbs up and ready to go sign just before the take off roll.
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On one of its test flights at RAF Honington banking softly for the Camera.
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The Honington back drop fits in well and lends scale to the Cougar.
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Just at the point of gear extension, with speed boards and flaps out, and canopy about to open.
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Against the moody winter sky the unmistakeable shape shows off the Cougars bulk.
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Underside view in the fully clean configuration.
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Canopy open and about to touch down on RAF Honington. From early on in its test flights it was obvious that the Cougar was going to be a great flying model.
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Close up of the detailed dash.
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The canopy on the Cougar is linked to the undercarriage. Like the full size when it lands and takes off the canopy is open.
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3/4 Shot showing what on the full size Cougar would be the flaps, but on this model are in fact the ailerons.
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Tailpipe shot showing the bump skid.
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The tail art for this model was borrowed from a F-4 Phantom. The Jolly rogers scheme was applied by Ray Habgood
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Atmospheric shot down the wing shows the huge wing area.
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Intake shot showing the subtle weathering.
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The Cougar spends more time flying from grass than it does Concrete. The Large wheels and heavy duty undercarriage copes well.
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The Cougar on a low pass at RAF Honington.
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On short finals as Ali only does.
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Another amazing Vic Blackood shot: Cougar on short finals.
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