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required fraction of safety, but this size wire requires very careful handling. The lower wires and lugs might also get damaged in taxi-ing.

3. Tail plane adjustment brackets on front spar require modification to eliminate the slackness and the fouling of the vertical fuselage struts when moved. On the port side this strut will need replacement before further flying.

Armament.

Gun trials have not been carried out at this station. The adjustable gun mounting has been carefully examined and warrants proper firing trials. It is very simple and easy to manipulate, and very accessible. Covers should be provided for the guns for high altitude fighting.

T. M. Berlow, Major,

Chief Experimental Officer, Aeroplant Experimental Station.

A. T. Shekleton, Lt. Col.,

Commandant,
Aeroplane Experimental Station.

Martlesham Heath.

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