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Willoughby Delta 8
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Willoughby Delta 8

Twin-engined aerodynamic test bed for a proposed flying wing airliner

Overview

The Willoughby Delta 8, or Delta F was a small twin-engined aerodynamic test bed for a proposed flying wing airliner - the Delta 9. The Delta 8 flew in the United Kingdom for a few months during 1939 before crashing; there were no developments.

Specifications

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Photos

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