The single-seat Crested Wren was designed and built by W.L. Manuel in 1931. Of conventional wooden construction, it was designed for slope soaring. Strut braced wing, no flaps of air brakes. The undercarriage was a main skid plus tail skid.
It was first flown at Hawking, UK, in July 1931. BGA.178 “Red Wren”.
W.L. Manuel made his first soaring flights in the Crested Wren in November 1931, flying from hills overlooking Folkestone.
The Crested Wren was eventually bought by E. Thomas in 1938.
Wingspan: 12.2 m / 40 ft 0 in
Length: 6.16 m / 20 ft 3 in
Wing area: 13.94 sq.m / 150 sq.ft
Aspect ration: 12
Wing section: Gottingen 549
Empty weight: 86.18 kg / 190 lb
Flying speed: 48 kph / 30 mph
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