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Bristol Jupiter. Two more prototypes followed, with the second a floatplane, also powered by a Jupiter and the third a landplane powered by a Jaguar engine. The first two
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159:to meet the requirements of the British
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486:(Fourth ed.). London: Putnam.
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306:306 sq ft (28.4 m)
155:, chief designer of the reformed
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130:George Parnall & Co.
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170:and be powered by a
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