Wreck of 272 Sqn Beaufighter, off St Julien, Malta

[advocatusDIABOLI]

Nut,

Yes, Flap would increase Drag. But even in Chipmunks, we would use Flap on Dead Stick Glide Landings.

I suspect its more about Angle of Attack, and wanting to Ditch Tail First. But I don't know.

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