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Aviation History
1952
1952 - 2407.PDF
."•'." .. . •: ' DELTA IS PROVED DESIGN OF THE FUTURE Jvro's Flying Triangle Research opens way te increased speeds, longer ranges and greater payloads at higher service ceilings Aviation has long wanted to know whether the Delta planform, brilliant in theory, would be equa ly brilliant in practice. Now Avro's outstanding Delta pioneering with their 707s has given the answer clearly for all to see . . . the Delta is without doubt the aerodynamic development of the future, certain 3 give greater speeds over longer ranges at higher filings with maximum economy of operation. As to flying qualities, pilots agree the Delta is as asy to handle as any other aircraft. Landings and ake-offs, once thought difficult, have proved easy. Significantly, as the Avro Company's research n<rir>»^o <V„.n-0 aVioarl towards exciting new Delta ROYAL AIR FORCE and Avro have always been close partners. The Avro Shackleton Mark 2, very long range patrol aircraft, with elaborate search radar, is moving into squadron service —i „„ tUo.;^ M^. 1 anti.aiiKmarine weaDOn.
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