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Aileron Rib Top 'Regular' Rib Bottom

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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Description Level
Item
Accession No.
20061007001-069
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
Scope and Content
Aileron rib top 'regular' rib bottom. The note on the back of the photographs reads "Aileron rib top 'regular' rib bottom. Notice plywood reinforcement at te. Birch blocks screwed to base of pine & Douglas fir veneer prevents jig warping or shrinking. Swing blocks used to push out cap strip near no…
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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
Physical Condition
Very Good
History Biographical
This aileron rib top 'regular' rib bottom was used in the construction of the Lethbridge Glider Club's Hutter H-17 glider.
Scope and Content
Aileron rib top 'regular' rib bottom. The note on the back of the photographs reads "Aileron rib top 'regular' rib bottom. Notice plywood reinforcement at te. Birch blocks screwed to base of pine & Douglas fir veneer prevents jig warping or shrinking. Swing blocks used to push out cap strip near nose. Birch blocks 15 mm high allow two ribs in jig at one time with 1 mm projecting. Veneer (unknown word) and cross bars with bolts supply pressure. extensions push out capstrips. slots allow web to clear block... "
Notes
This photograph was removed from its album as a conservation measure.
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Accession No.
20061007001-069
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