Many attempts have been made, in the propulsion of winged craft, to imitate the flight of birds by the flapping of wings instead of with power-driven propeller or air screw. The latest is the invention of an American, who is seen testing his strange craft which strongly resembles in shape the graceful gull. -Central Press, photo.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3886, 4 September 1928, Page 44
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56Many attempts have been made, in the propulsion of winged craft, to imitate the flight of birds by the flapping of wings instead of with power-driven propeller or air screw. The latest is the invention of an American, who is seen testing his strange craft which strongly resembles in shape the graceful gull. -Central Press, photo. Otago Witness, Issue 3886, 4 September 1928, Page 44
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