Some developments in aircraft design and application during the War (1919)
Weir of Eastwood, William Douglas Weir, Viscount, 1877-1959, North East Coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders · [S.l. : s.n.] · leaf 60
subsequent types based on its design wei-e AND APPLICATION DURING THE WAR. 55 standardized. Even with the improved compass, navigation inunfavourable weather conditions still presents great difficulties.The very great advantages, especially in long distancebombing operations, of being able to fly… … Fig. 43.—a.B.C. Dragonfly. of an instrument called the Turn Indicator. When flying in acloud or a fog-bank the pilot loses all sense of direction, butthis instrument used in conjunction with the compass enableshim to steer a straight course, even in these circumstances. At the time of the signing…
Great Britain. Royal Air Force · World War, 1914-1918 · Aeronautics, Military
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