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  2. Bell L-39 - Wikipedia

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    To test the low-speed characteristics of swept wings, the US Navy contracted Bell Aircraft to modify two P-63 Kingcobras [note 1] as test aircraft for use by NACA. [2] These aircraft, assigned the bureau numbers 90060 and 90061, [ note 2 ] were designated L-39-1 and L-39-2 , based on Bell's code letter "L" and the aircraft's model number "39".

  3. Parasailor - Wikipedia

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    The Parasailor has a double-layer wing which inflates as the wind fills the sail. This acts like a soft batten, holding the sail out and actively re-opening the collapsed leech. The wing generates a lift that raises the bow of the boat, and also ensures that there is no loss of propulsion.

  4. A-I-R Atos - Wikipedia

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    Atos C 135 Model c. 2003 with a wingspan of 11.4 m (37 ft), wing area of 11.6 m 2 (125 sq ft) and aspect ratio of 11.3:1. DHV certification. [1]Atos C 160 Model c. 2003 with a wingspan of 12.82 m (42.1 ft), wing area of 13.6 m 2 (146 sq ft) and aspect ratio of 12.1:1.

  5. List of USAF Provisional Wings assigned to Strategic Air ...

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    During the Vietnam War, starting in 1965, SAC would deploy over two complete Bombardment Wings including Bombardment Squadrons, Air Refueling Squadrons, including the Maintenance & Support Squadrons and their personnel to Andersen AFB, Guam (B-52 Bomber and a few supporting tanker aircraft), Kadena AB, Okinawa, (B-52 Bomber & the Primary Tanker Aircraft Base) & Kung Kuan (Later renamed ...

  6. Mitchell U-2 Superwing - Wikipedia

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    It features a cantilever mid-wing, a single-seat enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration. The U-2 is a development of the high-wing B-10. [1] The aircraft fuselage is made from welded steel tube, while the wing is of wood and foam, with doped aircraft fabric covering.

  7. Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - Wikipedia

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    The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit, aviation museum in McMinnville, Oregon.Its exhibits include the Hughes H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose) and more than fifty military and civilian aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and spacecraft.

  8. Outfielder Jesse Winker reportedly staying with the Mets on 1 ...

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    New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker is reportedly staying with the team, per multiple reports. The 31-year-old left fielder, ranked No. 47 on Yahoo Sports' list of this winter's top free agents ...

  9. Spencer Air Car - Wikipedia

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    It has a strut-braced high wing and the cabin and fuel-carrying floats are similar to the Seabee, but the tail unit is more angular and a retractable tricycle undercarriage is fitted. In addition to examples constructed by Spencer, plans of the design have been sold for home construction and the first amateur-built Air Car flew in September 1974.