Manuel Wren
W. L. Manuel · United Kingdom · first flew 1931 · glider
The Manuel Crested and Willow Wrens were wooden single-seat gliders designed in the UK by W. L. Manuel in the early 1930s for slope soaring.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wing of 12.2 m span set high on the fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Wooden single-seat slope-soaring glider
- Wing of 12.2 m span set high on the fuselage
- Single seat and no engine
A small single-seat wooden glider with a 12.2 m span and a length of 6.2 m.
Specifications
- The Manuel Wren has a length of 6.2 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.19 m (40 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The first flew in July 1931. Some were built by the designer and others from plans he supplied.
Variants
The series comprised the Crested Wren and the Willow Wren; 13 were built in all. The Dunstable Kestrel was a further development.
Where you'll see it
They were intended for slope soaring.
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