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Old February 4th 13, 08:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_5_]
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On Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:06:35 -0700, Bob Whelan wrote:

The first *production* glass glider I believe was the Phoenix? I expect
some of our European friends will clarify this point.

First glass glider, but does it count as 'production' with only 8 built?

I'd give that title to the H.301 Libelle with 111 built. It first flew in
1964, three years ahead of the H.201 Libelle and the Phoebus.


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