Armstrong-Whitworth Siskin IIIa This model represents a Siskin of 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Structure: Fuselage is a balsa and spruce frame with balsa formers supporting a fabric covered stringered outer skin. Wings are spruce spars and balsa ribs. The finish is doped nylon on the open areas with litho plate covering the aluminium panels. Flying characteristics: Slow and stable, capable of basic aerobatics. Current status: Dismantled after many years of use.
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