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SZD-38 Jantar 1 70
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SZD-38 Jantar 1 70
SZD-38 Jantar 1 70, single-seat Standard-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 Gliding High Performance Husbands Jantar Sailplane Single Seat Standard Class
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This photograph showcases the SZD-38 Jantar 1 70 sailplane, a single-seat, high-performance glider, soaring gracefully above Husbands Bosworth Airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The SZD-38 Jantar 1 70, manufactured by Polish aircraft company SZD, was a popular choice among glider pilots due to its standard-class designation and impressive flight capabilities. With its sleek, aerodynamic lines and distinctive red and white color scheme, this sailplane epitomizes the elegance and excitement of competitive gliding. As the sun casts a warm glow over the airfield, the pilot focuses intently on the task at hand, scanning the sky for thermals to maximize lift and extend their flight time. The serene beauty of the gliding sport is on full display in this evocative image, transporting us back to a time when the thrill of flight and the pursuit of personal bests reigned supreme.
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