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XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage bungee shock absorber
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XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage bungee shock absorber
Main undercarriage unit bungee shock absorber of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303), during manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co. Designed by Walter Barling, the XNBL-1 (NBL=Night Bombardment-Long distance) was a large triplane, powered by six 420hp Liberty L-12 engines, quad landing gear and four tails. Contracted to Witteman-Lewis Co for manufacture at Hasbrouck Heights, it was shipped by train, unsassembled, in sections, to Wright Field. First flown on 22 August 1923, it was only a few times before it was dismantled and scrapped in 1928. Date: circa 1923
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420hp As64215 Barling Bombardment Long Bungee Contracted Dismantled Distance Division Engineering Engines First Flown Gear Hasbrouck Heights L 12 Landing Liberty Main Manufacture Mccook Nbl Night P 303 Powered Project Quad Scrapped Sections Shipped Shock Tails Times Triplane Undercarriage Unit Unsassembled Walter Witteman Lewis Wright Xnbl 1 1923 1928 Absorber Bomber Designed
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Evoking the rich history of early aviation, this photograph showcases the XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage unit bungee shock absorber during its manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co. in circa 1923. Designed by Walter Barling, the XNBL-1, also known as "The Barling Bomber," "Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1," and "McCook Field Project P-303," was an impressive large triplane that boasted six 420hp Liberty L-12 engines, quad landing gear, and four tails. Contracted to Witteman-Lewis Co. for manufacture at Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, the XNBL-1 was shipped to Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, in disassembled sections via train. The aircraft made its first flight on August 22, 1923, but was only flown a few times before being dismantled and ultimately scrapped in 1928. In this image, we witness the intricate process of creating the main undercarriage unit's bungee shock absorber, a crucial component in ensuring a smooth landing for the XNBL-1. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering prowess that characterized the early days of aviation.
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