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Show 1 INGENIOUS CONTRIVANCE ON AUTOMOBILE IS HANDY FOR "CRANKING UP" AIRPLANES i tfc? m? himXm44 J L- Th 87 M & I - " Q p.pcrtnlonl 1 Attachment on Automobile for Cranking Airplane. , Gradually the aviator is getting away from the old-fashioned method of starting his engine. The usual way was to have a mechanic grasp the propeller, and give it a yank downwards, causing the engine to start. This is a very hazardous method, as the suddently starting propeller has caused many serious accidents, especially if the mechanic was not alert in jumping out of range of the whirling blades. Our photo, taken at the Hendon flying field, London, shows an interesting inter-esting mechanical device for "cranking up" the planes, without any danger dan-ger to the mechanic, or pilot. Mounted, and on an auto, the device can be quickly carried to any part of the field, and the plane started. |