Honestly, I don't know where this picture was taken or when. I wish I did...its a great little mystery. Just wanted to thank all of you for your feedback..you're awesome
The website in question is a site that posts "found" photos. The origins of the photos are never known. The site owner simply collects and posts the photos and leaves the commenters to discuss as they wish.
Which is why the original poster and I are so interested in identifying the plane in the photo. Curiosity wont allow us to let go until it's figured out.
My theory...
...is that there has never been an aircraft, flown, with four engines, a completely straight leading edge, tapered trailing edges and a wingspan that exceeds its length.
Based on my theory, I believe the 'bomber from the sun' image is a clever fake.
What looks like a straight leading edge could possibly be an optical illusion brought on by a combination of tapered leading edge and dihedral. Just a thought.
What looks like a straight leading edge could possibly be an optical illusion brought on by a combination of tapered leading edge and dihedral. Just a thought.
Cheers,
Matt
I think you were right the first time, it is a high altitude Sea Fury bomber!
(K9Kiwi, we're going to have to stop this Sea Fury business at some stage soon, as no one will understand the joke!)