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Loving WR-1 Special N351C Love
Loving WR-1 Special N351C Love formula one racer; race number 64 - Information: Designed and built by Neal Loving of Wayne University, Detroit MI ca. 1950, powered by an 85hp Continental C85-8FJ; span: 20 0" ; length: 17 2" ; max speed: 215 mph; cruise speed : 142 mph; stall speed : 58 mph; (attained 266 mph after a dive); range: 450 miles; ceiling: 18, 000 ; first flight: 8/7/50. The WR-1 Special was an all-wood, inverted gull-wing midget racer built and flown by Loving, who had lost both feet in a glider crash 1944. The aircraft was donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association in 1964. Plans were also sold for home-builder projects
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This stunning black-and-white photograph captures the sleek and innovative Loving WR-1 Special N351C, a one-of-a-kind Formula One racer designed and built by Neal Loving in Detroit, Michigan around 1950. With a race number 64 emblazoned on its side, this all-wood, inverted gull-wing midget racer was a true engineering marvel of its time. Powered by a 85hp Continental C85-8FJ engine, the WR-1 Special had a wingspan of 20 feet, a length of 17 feet 2 inches, and a maximum speed of an impressive 215 mph. Its cruise speed was 142 mph, with a stall speed of 58 mph, and a range of 450 miles. The aircraft reached an astonishing speed of 266 mph after a dive. Despite losing both feet in a glider crash during World War II, Loving's determination and passion for aviation led him to design and fly the WR-1 Special. The aircraft made its first flight on August 7, 1950. After an impressive racing career, the WR-1 Special was donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association in 1964. Plans for home-building projects based on the WR-1 Special were also sold, allowing other aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of flying this iconic racer. This photograph is a testament to Loving's ingenuity, resilience, and the spirit of innovation that defines the world of aviation.
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