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B. A. T. FK. 25 Basilisk (F2907 or F2908)
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B. A. T. FK. 25 Basilisk (F2907 or F2908)
B.A.T. FK.25 Basilisk (F2907 or F2908). One of the three Basilisk aircraft built by the British Aerial Transport Company (BAT) and designed by Frederick Koolhoven; the first, F2906, was built with un-balanced ailerons, but F2907 and F2908 were built with horn-balanced ailerons, as in this photo. F2906 was destroyed after catching fire during a world record altitude attempt on 3 May 1919. Date: 1919
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Ailerons Altitude Attempt Basilisk Catching Destroyed Frederick Record 1919 Designed
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This photograph showcases the B.A.T. FK.25 Basilisk (F2907 or F2908), one of three aircraft built by the British Aerial Transport Company (BAT) under the design expertise of Frederick Koolhoven. Unlike its predecessor, F2906, which was equipped with un-balanced ailerons, this aircraft boasts horn-balanced ailerons, as evident in this image. The unfortunate fate of F2906 occurred during a world record altitude attempt on May 3, 1919, when it caught fire and was destroyed. This photograph, taken in 1919, captures the sleek and innovative design of the Basilisk series in aviation history. The aerodynamic shape, combined with the advanced aileron technology, epitomizes the pioneering spirit of early aviation. The Basilisk aircraft, with their distinctive features, continue to intrigue aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
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