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The boys' book of model aeroplanes : how to build and fly them : with the story of the evolution of the flying machine (1912)

Collins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold), b. 1873-, Morgan, Kewpie, inscriber. DSI · London : Eveleigh Nash · leaf 210

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for was that it wouldlift somewhat so that its upward tendencymight be accurately measured. The most successful flight of thismodel will seem a very tame affair indeedto the boys of to-day who are daily read-ing of the marvellous voyages in air acrosssea and land. The airship was runover its track… … DEVELOPING THE AEROPLANE track. The rear axle rose three or fourfeet above its normal position. When italighted, the delighted aeronauts foundthat the wheels of the machine had passedover the turf for a very short distance,without making any marks, showing thatfor a second or so the machine was…

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