Photographs show in detail for first time form and method of operation of "umbrella-type" dive brakes on tail of Dornier Do 217Es; principle is same as that of tail parachute, which has been used for some years as safety device in spinning trials. (see also Flight v 42 n 1749 and 1756 July 2 1942 p 17 and Aug 20 p 205)


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    Title :

    Dornier dive brakes


    Additional title:

    Aeroplane


    Published in:

    Aeroplane ; 63 , n 1630


    Publication date :

    1942


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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