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...into his dive. Riding a bellowing beast that can step up to 435 m.p.h. in a vertical dive if it gets its head, he has diving brakes (strips that can be extended perpendicular to the wing) to keep his speed down around 250 for accurate bombing and a comfortable pullout...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IN THE AIR: Stuka | 6/3/1940 | See Source »

...guard situation has not improved appreciably since the announcement Monday that Ernie Sargeant had given up football. Dick pfister has looked better, and Tom Lacey has been doing yeoman work as his sub. Pfister's weak spot at present is his blocking on pullout plays when he is slated to clean out defensive backs. This phase of his blocking could be improved...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TORBIE MACDONALD OUT FOR ARMY GAME | 11/9/1939 | See Source »

...controls and set tiny lights flashing if the the cockpit. The model's ingenious efforts to recover from the spin began in orthodox fashion, with reverse rudder. Simultaneously, a green light flashed. Then a red light flashed, and the flippers flopped down for the nose dive and pullout...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Spinning Tunnel | 6/3/1935 | See Source »

Power dives involve terrific physical strain, frequently cause ruptured intestines, broken blood vessels in the brain. To protect themselves during the "pullout." some pilots wear a wide leather belt, others tense the muscles of the abdomen and neck by shouting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport: Damn .Fool's Job | 4/1/1935 | See Source »

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