You get to see the whole thing for a change.  No hints for two weeks.  I want make and model.

Hmmm.... air cooled radiator mounted on top of wing,two cylinder 'V' engine,what a teaser...thinking ? its American yes ?
Barry.

V-8 engine Barry.

Okay, two weeks have gone by and not a single guess!  So maybe a hint is needed.

Hint #1:  The photo was taken at Chanute Field.   When you find which state Chanute is in, you know the state where the airplane was built.

Mark,

Is it an early WACO, say a 10 with a Hispano-Suiza (or Wright copy)?

Will

Not a WACO, not a Hispano-Suiza engine.

Is it a Curtiss OX-5 engine?
Will
Without a clue in rainy England

Yes, it has a Curtiss OX-5 engine.  That narrows it down to just about every civil American airplane made in the early 1920s.

Yes I thought it wouldn't narrow the choice much!
I wanted someone to make an effort though.
Regards
Will

Mark, it's now April in the olde worlds so what was the answer to the ox-5 mystery plane?

Will

Aw c'mon Will, you givin' up already?

  It's a good one Mark and haven't quite given up yet.

  Cheers

  Gordon

 
  Mark
  Still have not got  the foggiest idea . Looked and looked but alas and alack it's got me tossed.
  I'll have a stab in the dark and go with a Travelair 2000.

   cheers

   Gordon

Boomer,
Sorry, not a Travelair.   It was built in Chicago, Illinois.

Here's another small view of the same make and type.  I've blocked out the maker's logo on the vertical tail so as to not give the answer.  Colors are probably black and gold....that's a BIG hint.