Фотографии
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After initial towing trials behind a 4 1/2-litre Bentley, an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber took over as the tug. A full-size reproduction of the Rotabuggy, made by the Wessex Aviation Society, may be seen in the Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop.
Самолёты на фотографии: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley / A.W.38 - Великобритания - 1936Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Прототип Rotabuggy интенсивно испытывался в 1943-1944 годах, но на вооружение не поступил. Реплика его, построенная в 1980-х годах, сегодня находится в Музее армейской авиации Великобритании.
The Rotabuggy in its original form with small fins.Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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The ... er ... aircraft sporting enlarged fins to counteract yawing instability.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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The Rotabuggy’s unpowered, windmilling rotor had a diameter of 46ft 8in. It was spun-up for take-off by means of a cable wound round the hub.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Four views of the Rotabuggy in towed flight.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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The tail surfaces in their final configuration with larger, more angular fins.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Groundcrew attend to the rotor during the testing programme. The Rotabuggy’s regular pilot, Sqn Ldr I.M.D. Little, is standing fourth from left with his back to the camera.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Guaranteed to impress a jeep driver's girlfriend, the Rotabuggy 's "cockpit" contained both Jeep and aircraft controls and instruments.
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Hafner Rotabuggy
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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Hafner proposal for rotor-equipped Valentine tank
Самолёты на фотографии: Hafner Rotabuggy - Великобритания - 1943
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