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Автор: Delta
Издательство: Delta
Год издания: 1972
Количество страниц: 44
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Размер: 13 Мб
Каталожный номер: 57894
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The S-55 was a unique aircraft with the passenger compartments in the floats and the cockpit in the wing; the two engines are mounted in tandem push/pull above the cockpit. The S-55 proved to be very reliable and airworthy, setting 14 world records for speed, altitude and distance with a payload. Three months before Lindbergh's solo Atlantic flight, and S-55 flew with stops from Italy to Rio and NY City. In 1933 Marshal Balbo led 25 S-55s to Chicago in about 48 hours. He then flew back without incident. This is the heavily illustrated reference book including color profiles and cutaway views from Delta Plastic Model Kit.
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