Volmer VJ 23E powered hang-glider
- Made:
- 1973
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Volmer VJ 23E powered hang-glider, designed by Volmer Jensen and Irving Culver. This was built by David Cook in 1973, and used by him to become the first man to fly a powered hang glider across the English Channel. David Cook’s crossing was sponsored by Duckham’s of Bolton.
Details
- Category:
- Aeronautics
- Object Number:
- Y1992.50
- Materials:
- aluminium (metal), paint, paper (fibre product), plastic (unidentified), rubber (unidentified), textile (doped fabric), textile (seat belt) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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Overall: 1860 mm x 9750 mm x 5560 mm,
- type:
- aeroplane
- credit:
- Gift of Duckhams Oils
