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    1917 Supermarine Nighthawk fighter - photos

    The Supermarine Nighthawk fighter was a prototype anti-Zeppelin fighter with quadraplane wings and a biplane tailplane.








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    I say old chap could you explain airfoil to me again.....

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    A lot of wing and a lot of drag.
    It's a wonder it took-off in the first place?
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    It is possible it might only fly backwards with that much drag.



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