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Old Grunau Baby Book

Posted: 21 Mar 2020, 12:56
by VinceC
Until the end of March you can download this interesting book from my Dropbox at this address

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uhasinf91lkl6 ... k.pdf?dl=0

Re: Old Grunau Baby Book

Posted: 25 Mar 2020, 02:36
by IJNoble
Thanks Vince!!

Re: Old Grunau Baby Book

Posted: 27 Mar 2020, 17:02
by Paul_Williams
Hi Vince - what a great little book - many thanks.

On page 77 the photos show the fuselage and the bulkhead behind the pilot. The large dark patch is of course the headrest but there is a dark rectangular shape blow and to the right (as viewed). I believe that this is the makers plate which would have the type number, variant number (?) manufacturer and date built.

Do you or anyone have a clear photo of one of these - or indeed a plate for any NSFK glider ?
A similar plate can be seen on the outside of Kranichs - port fuselage, just below the rear end of the front canopy section, although I have the impression that some were fitted iniside near the rear instrument panel.

Paul

Re: Old Grunau Baby Book

Posted: 30 Mar 2020, 11:43
by VinceC
Paul - I have searched my Baby 2, 2b and 3, but cannot find one, although I do remember seeing one. I will keep you in mind if I come across one

Re: Old Grunau Baby Book

Posted: 31 Mar 2020, 13:35
by Paul_Williams
Thanks Vince, its strange that whilst photo of plates from powered types are often illustrated, on doesn't see glider plats.
Paul