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This is the most challenging aircraft design problem I have ever had,' says James DeLaurier. A test flight of his model ornithopter is set for June.
This is the most challenging aircraft design problem I have ever had,' says James DeLaurier. A test flight of his model ornithopter is set for June.

This is the most challenging aircraft design problem I have ever had,' says James DeLaurier. A test flight of his model ornithopter is set for June.

Date3/27/1989
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