Описание
Страна: Великобритания
Год: 1911
P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
Scottish Aviation Company Caledonia
The single-seat Caledonia Monoplane was built during 1911 by the Scottish Aviation Co., 185 Hope Street, Glasgow, and was designed by F. Norman. A 35 h.p. J.A.P. engine was mounted in the nose of the triangular-section fuselage, and the undercarriage consisted of four wheels abreast together with a pair of skids. The machine was flying in November. 1911, piloted by R. W. Philpott, at Barrhead flying-school.
Описание:
- P.Lewis British Aircraft 1809-1914 (Putnam)
- M.Goodall, A.Tagg British Aircraft before the Great War (Schiffer)
- Журнал Flight
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P.Lewis - British Aircraft 1809-1914 /Putnam/
Scottish Aviation Co. Caledonia monoplane flown at Barrhead near Glasgow in 1911.
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Журнал - Flight за 1911 г.
OPENING OF THE SCOTTISH AVIATION CO.'S FLYING GROUND AT BARRHEAD, GLASGOW. - This is situated about 5 1/2 miles from the city, and is conveniently served by both rail and tram. Our photographs show the general company assembled on the opening day, and on the right is the Caledonia monoplane built by the Scottish Aviation Co. from designs by Mr. F. Norman, the General Manager of the Company. Mr. Norman is standing by the machine in overalls and talking across to Mr. Wilson, of the W. W. Proofing Co., a firm which is making a speciality of balloon fabrics in Glasgow.
