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By: Dan Johnson - 12th April 2004 at 18:54

I had to chuckle a bit. 16 is the only Air Enthusiast I have. Had to have it for the “America’s Spitfires” article in it when it first came out. Never noticed the CW-21 bit until you mentioned it.

It appears JDK is already on the case, but I’d be happy to copy and mail the CW-21 article to you too if needed.

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By: JDK - 12th April 2004 at 15:57

Hi Jeronimo,
I’ve just photocopied the article, if you PM me with your address & e-mail, I can post it to you.
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By: Jeronimo - 11th April 2004 at 18:46

Thanks all.

Bluecorsair, could you please email me at jmwilschut(AT)tiscali.nl

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By: Bruggen 130 - 11th April 2004 at 17:14

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By: Bruggen 130 - 11th April 2004 at 17:12

Hi.
Hope this helps scaned from war planes of the second world
war, by William Green.
Phil—:)

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By: bluecorsair - 11th April 2004 at 16:56

I purchased a copy of #16 on EBAY about 4 months ago. Just keep a eye out there and one will turn up.

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By: Jeronimo - 11th April 2004 at 16:42

Thanks, I searched for weeks on the internet for info on this bird, but still lacking this very article.

Thanks anyway.

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By: Papa Lima - 11th April 2004 at 16:38

Here’s a bit of gen from the Aerofiles Web site, if it helps (I have AE no. 17 but not 16, as it happens!):

Wright CW-21 Demon 1938 = 1pClwM rg; 1000hp supercharged Wright R-1820-G5; span: 35’0″ length: 26’6″ v: 304/275/61 range: 600 ceiling: 35,000′; ff: 12/2/28 (p: Ned Warren). POP: 1 prototype [NX19431] c/n 21-1, and 3 exports [NX19441/19443] c/ns 21-2/21-4. All went to China, and an order was placed for 32 in component form for assembly by Chinese Aircraft Mfg Co at Loiwing, but cancelled before any production was begun. Three of the four flying exports reportedly crashed en route, the first crashed in China during testing.
CW-21A – Allison V-1710-powered project cancelled.
Curtiss-Wright CW-21B Transitional, with original gear [NX19441]

CW-21B 1938 = Rearranged fuel tanks, P-40-type landing gear, modified tail. POP: 22 exports to Netherlands East Indies.