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aileron An aileron (French for "little wing" or "fin") is a hinged flight control surface usually forming part of the trailing edge of each wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. Ailerons are used in pairs to control the aircraft in roll (or movement around ...

s. Its wingspan was slightly less than that of the B.E.2c, while it also had a deeper coaming and utilized an oleo

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with a small "buffer" nosewheel. As well, the aerofoil had a reflex trailing edge.Hare 1990, p. 180. Although 4 units were ordered from the

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, they were never completed before the order was cancelled.

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