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Fred Smith
1) Simon’s Fokker D-VIII — to be maidened by Rich Perry on Sat May 9. Simon built the airframe; Fred did engine & radio install + CG, wing incidence, ground testing, etc.
2) Fred’s 72 inch Corsair - with DLE55 engine - enough engine so it should take off straight up. The fuel: gas for the airplane & Jack Daniels for the pilot. It weighs 20 lbs. Scale of Ike Kepford’s plane - flew in the Jolly Rodgers.


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