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Old 3rd November 2023 | 08:48
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BEagle
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Noyade has it - well done.

The Saro Lerwick, whether with one or two fins, was an utterly dreadfully dangerous device. In the event of an engine failure it was unable to maintain height on the remaining engine and if full power was applied, the rudder had insufficient rudder authority to maintain straight flight. The 'sinking pig' would simply spiral down until it crashed....
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