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Slingsby T. 7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX
Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX of the Handley Page Gliding Club at Radlett, with Handley Page Hastings in the background awaiting flight -test - delivery. Date: 1950s
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Awaiting Cadet Gliding Handley Hastings Kirby Radlett Slingsby Test Delivery
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In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, the sleek and agile form of the Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet, registration G-ALMX, takes center stage against the backdrop of a Handley Page Hastings at Radlett Airfield. The Handley Page Gliding Club, located at this airfield in Hertfordshire, England, was a hub of aviation activity during this era. The Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet, a two-seat glider designed by Joseph Ashby and Joseph Smith, was a popular choice for training glider pilots due to its simplicity, durability, and ease of handling. The glider's distinctive teardrop shape and streamlined design are evident in this image, with its wingspan of 41 feet and length of 25 feet making it a formidable presence on the ground. Meanwhile, the Handley Page Hastings in the background, with its distinctive twin-engine configuration and distinctive hump-backed fuselage, awaits its turn for flight testing and delivery. This versatile transport aircraft was a staple of the Royal Air Force and other military services during the post-war period, serving in various roles including troop transport, cargo transport, and even as a maritime patrol aircraft. The juxtaposition of these two very different aircraft in this photograph serves as a reminder of the diverse range of aviation activities taking place at Radlett Airfield during the 1950s. The Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet, with its focus on training the next generation of glider pilots, and the Handley Page Hastings, with its military transport capabilities, represent the breadth of aviation innovation and progress during this period.
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