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Note on the Wings of Gliding Birds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 July 2016

Gilbert T. Walker
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Extract

The recent revival of interest in gliding in this country is my excuse for drawing attention to a feature in the wings of birds whose gliding depends primarily on ascending currents, mainly raptores (eagles, vultures, hawks, kites, etc.), especially in the tropics.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 34 , Issue 234 , June 1930 , pp. 495 - 496
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1930

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