Hawkridge Venture

A two seat side-by-side sailplane of conventional wooden construction. Designed and built by Hawkridge Aircraft Ltd during 1946/7.

The undercarriage was a main skid, main wheel of fixed centre, plus a tail bumper. No flaps were fitted, but it was fitted with spoilers on the upper surfaces of the wings. It is believed to have flown first at Dunstable in 1947.

Wingspan: 16.76 m / 55 ft 0 in
Length: 7.42 m / 24 ft 4 in

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