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Old 16th Aug 2013, 08:46
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By George
 
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"Anorak ON".
That is a mod by a Dr Bird by adding two Lycoming GSO-480 piston engines. Known as a 'Bird Innovator'. Only one ever modified and later returned to stock standard. I think the wing and tail were modified too. Gave more range and speed but overall not a successful venture.
"Anorak OFF".
That picture might be Oakland in California. There is a Short Solent that belonged to Howard Hughes still there in the local Museum.
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