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DFD AVROCAR PROGRESS REPORT (REPORT NO. 2, PHASE 1) (MALTON, ONTARIO, CANADA) Part 4

Description

Summary: Coverage of progress in the manufacture of the Avrocar, a ducted fan vehicle under development by Avro of Canada for USAF. 1) Full scale mockup of aircraft with two bubble canopies. 2) Frames and jigs in airframe manufacture factory. 3) Series of scenes showing fabrication and assembly of aircraft. 4) Tests ofr duct system -- air being forced through test sections with cloth tufts on wall indicating airflow pattern. 5) Fan section being assembled in jig. 6) Fan section set up in jig for test. Good (Basic: Koda print)

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Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date
1947–1984
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3:23