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Dec
31
2012
Flying in Germany in 1912
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Published on December 21, 2012 “During the last year or so great strides have been made in Germany in the development of the aeroplane, although the progress has been by no means easy, owing to the way in which the dirigible has captivated the mind of the public. While the aeroplane was developing from the [...]
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Dec
31
2012
A Corrugated Duralumin Mess
Posted by HW on 31 Dec 2012 /
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This Week’s Hints to help you along: An all-metal concept using riveted duralumin sheets. Look Ma! No bottom wing! The tail is a giveaway of the manufacturer’s marque. Testing in the snow — in what country did they do that? Severe vibrational problems plagued the plane to the end. So do you know what this [...]
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