Sapphire Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Nothing unusual about a bi-plane, but constructing one in mid air is unusual. Notice at least one of the props is bent-no special effects there.
kaz3g Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 The Brocklesby RSL has the story in photographs on the wall and there are various mementos there, including an engine mounted on a pedestal outside the hall in the Main Street. In true military style, Fuller was court-martialled for saving the aircraft rather than jumping with the others. Kaz
cooperplace Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 how on earth did he "use the controls of the top machine and the throttles of the lower?" I have enough trouble using the controls of just the one plane
Guernsey Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 I heard that two other Ansons did a similar thing several years ago at the Mallala airfield in South Australia. Alan.
facthunter Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 I think they were copulating. I've seen it before. You can have all sorts of repercussions. Nev
cscotthendry Posted December 30, 2012 Posted December 30, 2012 Quote I think they were copulating. I've seen it before. You can have all sorts of repercussions. Nev Would they produce ultralights? Is that where recreational flying came from?
Guernsey Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 Quote I think they were copulating. I've seen it before. You can have all sorts of repercussions. Nev You are correct in that copulation was undertaken by the Avro Family so their offspring were known as Avro an Sons. Alan.
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