Blackwood's Magazine, Volumes 265-266W. Blackwood, 1949 - England |
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Page 257
While he tinkered with the engine I set off on foot to check over the field for take - off . It was 570 paces long - ample for my requirements , but there were some tall poplar trees about 200 yards beyond the far hedge , and there was ...
While he tinkered with the engine I set off on foot to check over the field for take - off . It was 570 paces long - ample for my requirements , but there were some tall poplar trees about 200 yards beyond the far hedge , and there was ...
Page 366
One of these was the right way to choose and instal an engine . On this subject my uncle's main theme was Power . " Power , " he would say , " good thing , power . Drags you along quicker , holds you up higher ; need plenty to spare in ...
One of these was the right way to choose and instal an engine . On this subject my uncle's main theme was Power . " Power , " he would say , " good thing , power . Drags you along quicker , holds you up higher ; need plenty to spare in ...
Page 367
But this time it was accompanied by my uncle's two feet which had become entangled in the engine's hinder - end . He was dragged down the fuselage until his chin hooked over the edge of the cockpit and prevented any further movement .
But this time it was accompanied by my uncle's two feet which had become entangled in the engine's hinder - end . He was dragged down the fuselage until his chin hooked over the edge of the cockpit and prevented any further movement .
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