British Aircraft Co BAC 6

When the B.A.C. IV was fitted with wheels, it was known as the 1930 B.A.C. VI. One was built, and soared by Wolf Hirth at Balsdean on 1 April 1931 for 2hrs 13min. The Taunton & West Somerset Gliding Club was presented with a B.A.C. VI by their president, Lt. Col. Hamilton Gault, M.P., which was first demonstrated for the club by Mr Lowe-Wylde on 9 July 1931.

The 1931 BAC 6 single-seat glider was developed into the BAC 7 two-seater.

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