Lockheed Electra

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The '''Lockheed Electra''' is an early aircraft in [[av8]]. [[image:electra.png|right]]
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The '''Lockheed Electra''' is an early aircraft in [[av8]]. [[image:e10ll.gif|right]] It is not to be confused with the later [[Lockheed L-188]], also known as the 'Electra'.
  
 
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==Information==  
 
==Information==  
 
[[image:Earhart-electra 10.jpg|left|300px]]
 
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The Lockheed Electra was a long range aircraft produced just before a war. It was an Electra which brought the news reel about the Hindenburg to Britain.
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The Lockheed Electra was one of a new generation of fast, long range aircraft used by trans-continental airlines in the USA. It was a favourite of explorer and aviation pioneer as Amelia Earhart, and it was an Electra which brought the news reel about the Hindenburg to Britain.
  
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-10_Electra Wikipedia article]
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-10_Electra Wikipedia article]

Latest revision as of 22:48, 24 March 2012

The Lockheed Electra is an early aircraft in av8.
E10ll.gif
It is not to be confused with the later Lockheed L-188, also known as the 'Electra'.

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Introduction 1934
Withdrawal 1964
Aircraft Type Small
Cruising Speed 193mph
Capacity 10 pax & 10 mail, or 20 crates of goods

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Earhart-electra 10.jpg

The Lockheed Electra was one of a new generation of fast, long range aircraft used by trans-continental airlines in the USA. It was a favourite of explorer and aviation pioneer as Amelia Earhart, and it was an Electra which brought the news reel about the Hindenburg to Britain.

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