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This is an advertisement for the Comper Swift single-seater monoplane, emphasizing its cost and performance as a touring and sporting aircraft. The image at the top shows the plane in flight with the registration G-AAZC. Below this, key features of the aircraft are highlighted: - Designed for high speed and efficiency with careful design and thorough testing. - Equipped with a Salmson 50 H. P. engine. - Dimensions: wingspan 24 ft. , length 18 ft. , height 6 ft. - Weight: Empty (without fuel) is indicated to be less than 500 lbs. ; loaded weight approximately 2, 000 lbs. Performance specifications include: - Top Speed: Over 140 m. p. h. - Cruising Speed: Approximately 110 m. p. h. - Landing Speed: About 35 m. p. h. The ad also mentions range capabilities on one gallon of petrol (approximately five miles), consumption rates at cruising speed (3. 5 gallons per hour or about 35 miles per gallon), price (£495 ex works), notable features like folding wings for storage convenience, and contact information for British Salmson Aero Engines Ltd. , Byfleet, Surrey. At the bottom of the advertisement is an illustration of a radial engine labeled "SALMSON 50 H. P. ENGINE" along with technical details such as type of engine, cylinders' arrangement, bore x stroke measurements, capacity in cubic inches, compression ratio among other specs including power output at various revolutions per minute (RPM). Lastly, there's additional contact information provided for Comper Aircraft Co. Ltd. , Hooton Park Aerodrome Cheshire indicating where interested parties could inquire further about purchasing or learning more about this model airplane. Overall it serves as both an informative brochure on aircraft specifications while also being promotional material aimed at potential buyers during that era when personal aviation was becoming increasingly popular amongst enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
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