Описание
Страна: Великобритания
Год: 1910
P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
Spencer Biplane
The Spencer Biplane was a typical example of the successful type of two-seat pusher and was built during 1910 by Herbert Spencer of 40 Sackville Street, London, W. A 50 h.p. Gnome engine provided the power for the machine, which was tested at Brooklands in November, 1910. Ailerons were fitted to the four wing-tips, with extra surfaces hinged to the strut-braced extensions of the upper planes.
Описание:
- P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
- M.Goodall, A.Tagg British Aircraft before the Great War (Schiffer)
Фотографии
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Журнал - Flight за 1911 г.
AT BROOKLANDS ON SATURDAY. - Tom Sopwith in flight on his Howard Wright, and the Spencer-Stirling machine on the ground.
Другие самолёты на фотографии: Howard Wright No.2 biplane - Великобритания - 1910
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Журнал - Flight за 1911 г.
A snap from the Spencer biplane when flying at Brooklands, a L. & S.W.R. express being seen in the distance beyond the banking.
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M.Goodall, A.Tagg - British Aircraft before the Great War /Schiffer/
Spencer-Stirling biplane with 40hp RH engine. Herbert Spencer used this machine from November 1910 until it was crashed by another pilot in February 1912.
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M.Goodall, A.Tagg - British Aircraft before the Great War /Schiffer/
The Spencer-Stirling biplane was later fitted with a 50hp Gnome engine.
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Журнал - Flight за 1911 г.
Mr. Herbert Spencer, who has just qualified for his pilot's certificate at Brooklands, on a biplane constructed by himself.
