An exceptional wind-tunnel model of a modified Le Loire 102 "Bretagne" flying boat the finely carved and finished mahogany fuselage with main and tailplanes, twin fins and three streamlined over-mainplane mounted engine nacelles, with aluminium flaps and ailerons hinged to provide wind-tunnel airflow disturbance, the under-wing floats braced to the fuselage by aerofoil sectioned struts, the tailplane similarly braced, with suspension point above the crew compartment 40½in. (103cm.) wing span; 33in. (84cm.) overall length
An exceptional wind-tunnel model of a modified Le Loire 102 "Bretagne" flying boat the finely carved and finished mahogany fuselage with main and tailplanes, twin fins and three streamlined over-mainplane mounted engine nacelles, with aluminium flaps and ailerons hinged to provide wind-tunnel airflow disturbance, the under-wing floats braced to the fuselage by aerofoil sectioned struts, the tailplane similarly braced, with suspension point above the crew compartment 40½in. (103cm.) wing span; 33in. (84cm.) overall length
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