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Stormin' Norman (norman@schwarzkopf.in.memorium) 2018/08/26 06:59

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On 25 Aug 2018 19:20:24 -0700, Miloch <Miloch_member@newsguy.com>
wrote:

>My only question is the gap between the back of the canopy (when full forward)
>and headrest area...intentional...poor engineering or poor restoration?
>
>

I believe the gap is as designed.  Zoom in on picture #33.

Most of the biplanes with canopies didn't have very tight seals.



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