| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | D-EMKB |
| Other Marks: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar |
| Aircraft Version: | Hirth Hi-27 Akrostar |
| C/n (msn): | 4001 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | RedhillMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGKR IATA: KRH Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1970 |
| Photo by: | Brian R Burrage |
| Photo ID: | 131258 |
| Photo Comment |
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Prototype Akrostar MK.II. The number 27 related to its recent participation in the World Aerobatic Championships at Hullavington. The famous pilot Neil Williams somehow survived a wing failure in his Zlin 526 Akrobat G-AWAR during a practice session 5 June for these championships. Later preserved at the Deutsches Museum - Flugwerft Schleissheim in a red and white livery. This photo is copyright © Brian R Burrage, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 March 2019, and has since been viewed 790 times. |