AEROPLANE Archive

Ben Dunnell explores The Aeroplane’s outstanding archives to cast new light on past stories DESOUTTER DISPUTE The first Desoutter II, G-AAZI, experienced aileron flutter early in its flying career. ALL PHOTOS AEROPLANE A war of words over aircraft design that reached the press When it comes to flying a new type for the first time, Roger ‘Dodge’ Bailey, the Shuttleworth Collection’s chief pilot, is absolutely meticulous. His preparation takes in a huge variety of written sources, not just formal flight