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Description: Date: June 1938
Author: H. B. Irving B. Sc.
Publisher: Aeronautical Research Committee
Pages: 12
Binding: Permanent/ Soft
Keywords: A. R. C. Report No. 3607 %&C 972
Secret
A Note on the Balancing of Control Surfaces & Brake Flaps with Suggestions Level of Importance: National.
Johnnie 1930
Shows silhouettes of the Focke-Wulf FW-187, Dornier 215, Henschel 126, and Fiat BR. 20, CR. 42 and G. 50 aircraft. Probably used during the early stages of the Second World War.
Published by British Aerospace in their capacity as sales representative of the Australian Government.
Placed together in a folder in May 2024 by Nelson Styles. Found together but loose in the Archives Office.
Manual features the number 59791 and "LHC Prowse, 93 Sqd RAAF" on the inside of front cover.
In addition to the Double Mamba, the booklets refer to the Nene as well as gas turbine and turbo-jet engines more generally.
Designed to assist the US and Canadian Ground Observer Corps as well as enthusiasts.
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