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Kirby described the aircraft: "I have flown the ship and it is a very fine machine. Its drawbacks are difficult assembly and a poor landing gear system." While he owned it Kirby modified the aircraft to try to address some of the noted deficiencies.
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558:"Where is the Matteson M-1?"
516:"Where is the Matteson M-1?"
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