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| Picture No | 10702963 |
| Date | 1920 |
| Description | First one-engined, eight-seater aeroplane |
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'Airco 18', a new type of aeroplane carrying 18 passengers across-channel, London to Paris. The pilot, reversing previous practice, sits behind. Emergency exits are at the sides in case of forced desent in the channel. As in other Airo machines, an Imber anti- fire tank, whose construction was a close secret during the First World War.
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| Source | Illustration by S. W Clatworthy in 'The Illustrated London News', 1 May 1920, page 749 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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