Grahame-White, Claude, 1879-, Harper, Harry, b.1880 · Toronto : Bell and Cockburn · leaf 272
ssful. When forced forward by its propeller, ata speed of thirty miles an hour, the hydro-aeroplaneskimmed along with only its main pontoon on thewater. Then, at a slight acceleration, it rose easilyinto the air, and flew off. Descents upon the surfaceof the water were made with equal facility.… … THE AEROPLANE IN WAR 225 upon the water close beside the vessel. Then hismachine was hoisted on board, by means of specialtackle. To complete the test, the biplane was subsequentlylowered into the water again; and Curtiss rose with-out difficulty, flying back to the shore. The objection to such a…
Airplanes · Aeronautics, Military
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