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Gliders in the New Dulles NASM
Just got back from a preview of the new museum. Finally, another museum
with some gliders on display. SGS 2-22, several Bowles models ( just beautiful looking), the glider that reached 49,000 ft, WWII German glider trainer, hang gliders and some others I don't recall. Most were suspended in perpetual zero sink. I know they have the Texaco glider at Silver Hill but not yet on display. That glider was No. 10 toy model offered by Texaco Gas Stations last year. The museum will first open Dec 15 to the public. Jim |
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The Bowlus would be the 1933 Bowlus Albatross built for Warren aton. Mahogany
skins. The German Trainer is a Grunau Baby with a landing light in the nose. There probably is a story there somewhere to explain the light.. GA |
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I was discussing gliding with a fellow at work. He had a silver badge. The
unusual part was that he was a Spaniard and his glider training was around the time of the Spanish civil war. He told me that one of their tasks was a night cross country. How does that fit? In article , (Nolaminar) wrote: The Bowlus would be the 1933 Bowlus Albatross built for Warren aton. Mahogany skins. The German Trainer is a Grunau Baby with a landing light in the nose. There probably is a story there somewhere to explain the light.. GA |
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"Nolaminar" wrote in message ... The Bowlus would be the 1933 Bowlus Albatross built for Warren aton. Mahogany skins. The German Trainer is a Grunau Baby with a landing light in the nose. There probably is a story there somewhere to explain the light.. GA That reminds me of when Jethrow's house got scat down by a 747 when he went out one night. After a lot a argument the insurance company refused to pay for it on the grounds of his negligence. It turned out that he had left the landing light on when he left the house! 8-) Keith |
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The Bowlus would be the 1933 Bowlus Albatross known as the Falcon. Built for
Warren Eaton, one of the founders of SSA. Mahogany skins. The German trainer is a Grunau Baby with landing light in the nose. Perhaps someone knows the reason for the light? GA |
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