SPEEDING IN “BABY” ‘PLANES.
A FASCINATING SPECTACLE. LONDON, Dec. 27. The Times says that air speeding was inaugurated at Hanworth with “baby” aeroplanes fitted with 6 horse-power motor cycle engines, providing a fascinating spectacle as they skimmed the turf. Although their speed was 60 miles an hour, they never rose above ten feet, with the pilots neck and neck jockeying lor position rounding the pylons. Four planes in the air simultaneously suggested a battery of machine guns mounted on fast lorries advancing at great speed. The programme included crazy Hying and acrobatics, demonstrating their safety and manoeuvring power. It is anticipated that “baby’” planes will shortly be marketed, working on a low running cost which will provide really cheap Hying.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 27, 29 December 1932, Page 7
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120SPEEDING IN “BABY” ‘PLANES. Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 27, 29 December 1932, Page 7
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