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Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200
Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200 - DG, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980
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1980 Airfield Bosworth Competition Dg 200 Glaser Dirks Gliding High Performance Husbands Open Class Sailplane Single Seat
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1. Title: "Soaring High: The Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200 in Action at the UK National Gliding Competition, Husbands Bosworth Airfield, Circa 1980" 2.. This photograph showcases the sleek and agile Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200 sailplane in its element during the UK National Gliding Competition held at Husbands Bosworth Airfield in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The single-seat, open-class high-performance sailplane, with the registration number D-8200, is seen gracefully soaring through the clear blue sky, leaving a trail of vapor in its wake. The Glaser-Dirks DG-200, designed by Alexander Schleicher and Dietrich Dorka, was a popular choice among competitive glider pilots due to its impressive speed and maneuverability. The aircraft's distinctive wings and streamlined fuselage create an aesthetically pleasing silhouette against the backdrop of the English countryside. The competition, which drew glider pilots from across the nation, provided an opportunity for these aviation enthusiasts to showcase their skills and determination as they raced against one another to cover the greatest distance possible within a set timeframe. The serene yet competitive atmosphere is palpable in this evocative image, which encapsulates the spirit of adventure and innovation that drives the world of gliding and aviation.
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