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1926
1926 - 0672.PDF
SEPTEMBER 16, 1926 " FLIGHT " Photographs ELIMINATING TRIALS : In the lower photograph the de Havilland " Moth " is seen doing its get-off test, while on the right the same machine is seen in the landing test. Note the mechanic standing up to act as air brake." of eight had to be flown, the pilot occupying alternately the his demonstration with a beautiful show of stunt flying on two seats. This demonstration was carried out without the " Moth," doing loops, rolls and Immelman turns, difficulty by all the machines. Captain Broad rounded off Then commenced what had from the start been considered [FLIGHT " Photographs THE TWO AVRO'S IN THE TESTS : 1, Hinkler lands the " Avian " without difficulty. 2, Douglas away on the "Avis" on Sunday morning. This machine has since been eliminated by a damaged undercarriage. 3, the "Avis " gets its tail well down in the take-off test. 4, the " Avian " makes light of the take-off test, in spite of a useful load of 828 lbs. 596
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