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Wackett Widgeon II
The Wackett Widgeon seaplanes were built by the Experimental Section of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Randwick, NSW during the mid- to late-1920s. They were single-engined amphibious biplanes of wooden construction. Although only two were built, they featured in several newsworthy aviation events of the time. Development The Widgeon was designed by Squadron Leader Lawrence Wackett, Lawrence James Wackett as an academic exercise in his spare time during 1923. Late in the same year the Air Board (which controlled and administered the RAAF) submitted a proposal to the Minister of Defence recommending the establishment of an Experimental Station at the Royal Australian Navy Randwick Wireless Station. Following the submission of the proposal the Minister, Mr. Eric Bowden, Eric Kendall Bowden, visited the Station for an inspection. Formal approval for the formation of the Lawrence Wackett#Wackett and the RAAF Experimental Section, RAAF Experimental Section was given by the Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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