SLINGSBY KIRBY TUTOR (CADET)

SLINGSBY KIRBY TUTOR (CADET) - The Slingsby T.8 Kirby Tutor Training glider was similar to the Slingsby Kirby Cadet, with (interchangeable) tapered wing of greater span. First flown July 1937 and seven built pre-war, all of which believed to be in ATC service by early 1945. Slingsby delivered 62 more post-war as Cadet TX Mk 2, built to complete earlier contract for T.7 Cadet TX Mk Is.

Gross weight, 549 Ib (249 kg). Span, 43 ft 33/4 in (13.24 m).