1930s hangar door mechanism - GIF

1930s hangar door mechanism.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...039#post160648
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...040#post153319
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...628#post118100
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...178#post149795
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...543#post166688

1930's era, so there is decent longevity. Is it ok for regions like here, Tornado Alley and less than predictable prevailing wind?

It reminds me of some of the retractable landing gear mechanisms. I wonder if one might have taken lessons from the other.