Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: DK372 [2] Bristol Centaurus-engined Firebrand TF Mk III prototype DK372 during initial trials with the A&AEE in March 1944. Its promise was marred by handling problems caused by aerodynamic shortcomings inherent in the design.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: DK373 [3] The teardrop canopy introduced on DK373 greatly improved the pilot’s view. The swept-forward aerial was new to this mark.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: DK373 [3] This study of DK373 under test with a torpedo carried at the A&AEE in September 1944 shows the torpedo mounting and the teardrop canopy. The pilot’s seat was raised.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: EK784, EK785, EK841, EK845, EK847, EK849, EK850 A neat formation of eight Firebrand Mk Vs, the ultimate mark.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: DK383 Production of the Sabre-engined TF.II was limited to 12 aircraft. A third of the batch, with DK383 nearest, is seen here. These aircraft went to 764B Sqn (later 708 Sqn) at Lee-on-Solent, the shore-based Firebrand Tactical Trials Unit.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: DK373 [3] Modifications to the second prototype TF.III, DK373, included an offset fin to counter swing on take-off, and improved ailerons and elevator.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: DK372 [2] Another view of DK372 in March 1944, emphasising the Firebrand’s generous flap area and showing its inset, double-tabbed one-piece elevator.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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Регистрационный номер: EK613 Firebrand TF.IVs of 813 Sqn in mid-1946. The nearest aircraft, EK613, shows the horn-balanced rudder introduced on this mark.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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A Firebrand TF.IV is put through its paces during an Admiralty display at Heston on October 2, 1945.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
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The Blackburn Firebrand TF Mk IV
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Firebrand / B-37 - Великобритания - 1942
Статьи
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- Bucker Jungmann E3B-114/G-BUCC /Preservation Profile/
- Jeffrey Quill. Farewell, old friend
- Personal album. Civil
- Skywriters
- B.Jones - Trials and Testbed Meteors (3)
- D.Webb - Tested & failed (4)
- E.Nevill - Passage to India
- J.Meadows - A matter of dress
- M.Oakey - Vintage news
- M.Pitchers - Lessons with Annie
- M.Rowe - Cameras in the sky
- T.Hooton - Nocturnal navigator (4)
- T.Kershaw - Focus on Folland