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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Mitsubishi 3MT5

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A particularly harrowing incident occurred during a test flight in March 1934 when the ailerons tore off one of the prototypes mid-flight. Aviation technology was advancing rapidly, and newer designs were already on the horizon. Despite these efforts, the problems persisted.

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A Bristol Bulldog Biplane Fighter is Once Again in the Sky

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Although it is sort of heavy on the ailerons,” Storo said. And the ailerons are almost worthless at that point; they’re not doing a whole lot for you at all. His Bristol Bulldog is an outstanding example of the craftsperson’s ability to recreate aviation technology and the building techniques from the late 1920s.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Fiat BR.20 Cicogna

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The wing was built in three sections (a center section that was integral with the fuselage and extended to the engine nacelles, and two outer sections), and were all-metal except for the fabric-covered control surfaces such as the ailerons. Celestino Rosatelli, designer of the Fiat BR.20 20 Cicogna (Wikimedia Commons) The BR.20

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