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1919
1919 - 0636.PDF
NT MAY 15, 1919 Three-quarter front view of the Martinsyde-Rolls-Royce " Raymor " Co., of Acton and Hammersmith. This machine, which was designed by Mr. J. A. Peters, who will pilot the " Seabird," is a single-engine tractor with 450 h.p. Napier aero engine. As the accompanying photograph well shows, both pilot As already pointed out, the pilot will be Mr. J. A. Peters, the designer of the machine, while the navigation will be in the hands of Capt. W. R. Curtis, who will also act as assistant pilot. The main particulars of the " Seabird " are as follow :— \ THE " RAYMOR."—Running the engine of the Martinsyde-Rolls-Royce Transatlantic machine and navigator are enclosed in the cabin, which affords room to move about and to lie down for a brief rest. A double wireless set will be carried, one for sending and receiving messages, the other " directional " for navigation purposes. The machine is stated to have a range of about 3,000 miles. Span, 53 ft. Length, 33 ft. 6 ins. Area, 700 sq. ft. Total weight, 7,400 lbs. Petrol, 500 gals. Oil, 50 gals. Range, 3,000 miles. Max. speed, 140 m.p.h. Landing speed. 45 m.p.h. Engine, 450 h.p. Napier. THE ALLIANCE-NAPIER " SEABIRD."—Side view, showing how both pilot and navigator are accommodated in the cabin 6?6
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