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The Handasyde glider was a single seat monoplane glider designed specifically for the first British gliding competition held at Itford Hill in 1922 an endurance event. It finished in second place to a French tandem-wing machine.

The Handasyde glider was a single seat monoplane glider, designed specifically for the first British gliding competition held at Itford Hill in 1922, an endurance event.1

Made by Handasyde Aircraft Co..

soaring flight ever seen in England—in a Handasyde glider on the second day of the Itford Hill gliding meeting.2
Empty Weight Lb
160
Wing Area Sqm
15
Designer
George Handasyde
Aspect Ratio
8
Gross Weight Lb
320
Capacity
1
Number Built
2
Span M
11
Perfhide
Y
Primary user
F. P. Raynham
Manufacturer
Handasyde Aircraft Co.
First Flight
1922
Origin
United Kingdom
National Origin
United Kingdom
Prime Units
imp
Length M
5
Category
British aircraft 1920-1929
Glider aircraft

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