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Aviation History
1956
1956 - 0261.PDF
^dr /*>•*'*"• Although slab-sided and devoid of the smooth curves to which sub- sonic aircraft have accustomed us, the PI has a bull-necked form suggestive of immense strength and ability. Above, it is starting to break away from the photographic machine in a roll off to the right, a manoeuvre which is fully developed in the picture on the left. The small illustration on the right is one of the first to show the upper surface of the P.I. Its level is somewhat above that of the photo- graphic Meteor and it is banking or turning to the left. Though the photograph below is about a year and a half old, and when it was taken the P.I was still very new, it is clear that "Bea" had no qualms as to its behaviour in tight formation. The Meteor was , maintaining a very creditable air speed, but the eminently tractable P.I is seen to be sauntering along at an appreciable angle of attack.
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