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Old 13th May 2009, 08:53
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Re: Hampden L4069

IIRC the reason behind "The Hampden Yaw" was rudder overbalancing. Again IIRC early Halifaxes with small, triangular tailplates suffered from the same problem. It could have been very deadly in engine out situation or when doing "corkscrew", the standard evasing manoeuvre of BC.

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