Above is not correct. Minor was not completed. Major backer did not 'leave' Have you read my book Spithead Express see Amazon. have also written a more personal memoir which tries to tell the whole story.Would gladly send a free copy if of interest. And there is now somer pressure to think about publishing all my father's written records about the Aerocar
Barry, 03.12.2015 12:52
There was in addition a Minor version of this aeroplane but it was shelved for being too underpowered. The plane showed good flying characteristics but because the major backer of Portsmouth Aviation left there was no money to develop the concept. Engines 2 x 150 h.p. Blackburn Cirrus Major in line air cooled Span 42'0" Length 26'3" Height 10'7" Loaded Weight 3,950lb Max Speed 164 mph Cruise speed 136 mph Range 500 miles