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Blackburn T.3 Velos - 2 Minutes (ish)

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Study Blackburn T.3 Velos - 2 Minutes (ish), a Dr. Alex Clarke video from 4 Oct 2020, with 4 time notes. Topics include Blackburn Aircraft, Blackburn T 3 Velos, Greek Navy.

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Runtime2:51
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  1. 0:00
    Blackburn T.3 Velos: Greek Navy roles and seaplane design

    The T.3 Velos was a two-seat Blackburn torpedo aircraft built for the Greek Navy's coastal-defence, reconnaissance, bombing, and training duties.

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  2. 0:34
    Why the Blackburn Dart's reliability outweighed a sleeker shape

    Cost and the Dart's proven reliability help explain why Blackburn kept building the Velos despite being able to produce smoother aircraft.

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  3. 1:58
    Greek Velos production and dual-control training aircraft

    Blackburn operated Greece's National Aircraft Factory under a five-year contract, and two dual-control Velos demonstrators were intended for training in Athens.

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  4. 2:19
    Velos armament and single-seat torpedo sorties

    The Velos's rear cockpit was occupied for bombing, reconnaissance and instruction, while torpedo sorties used a single-seat arrangement.

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