Henderson-Glenny Gadfly
Glenny and Henderson Limited · United Kingdom · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The Henderson-Glenny H.S.F.II Gadfly was a British single-seat low-wing monoplane designed by K. N. Pearson.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Single tractor engine
- 35 hp ABC Scorpion II
A small low-wing monoplane powered by a 35 hp ABC Scorpion II engine.
Specifications
- The Henderson-Glenny Gadfly has a length of 5.44 m (18 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 7.87 m (26 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was built by Glenny and Henderson Limited at Byfleet, Surrey, in 1929.
Variants
The Gadfly I had an ABC Scorpion II, the Gadfly II added Pearson rotary ailerons, and the Gadfly III had a 40 hp Salmson A.D.9 radial.
Where you'll see it
Three were built. One went to Canada and was damaged beyond repair in 1931, one was withdrawn in 1930, and the first was scrapped in June 1934.
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