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Duke Georg Alexander (1859-1909), son of Duke Georg and Grand Duchess Ekaterina Mikhailovna of Russia.
Model B60
US Civil Registration: N410G
The Beechcraft 60 Duke is an American-built twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft designed and produced by Beechcraft. The aircraft has retractable tricycle landing gear and a pressurized cabin. The two piston engines are turbocharged and the turbochargers also pressurize the cabin with bleed air.
The development of the Beechcraft 60 began in early 1965, and it was designed to fill the gap between the Beechcraft Baron and the Beechcraft Queen Air. On December 29, 1966, the prototype made its first flight. On February 1, 1968, the FAA issued the type certificate. Distribution to customers began in July 1968. The passenger cabin is fitted with club seating and entry is by means of a port-side airstair entry door in the rear fuselage.
The Beechcraft A60, which came onto the market in 1970, represented an advancement over the Baron, with an improved pressurized cabin utilizing advanced bonded honeycomb construction, lighter and more efficient turbochargers, and improved elevators. The last variant, the B60, was introduced in 1974. The interior arrangement was renewed and the engine efficiency again increased by improved turbochargers. The Beechcraft 60 was, despite its very good performance, only a moderate seller, principally because the complicated technology demanded a high expenditure on maintenance. Production was stopped in 1983.
Most of the Duke B-60s still flying have retained their original equipment. Electro-mechanical systems, which were highly advanced when the aircraft was introduced, were superseded in other aircraft with simpler I/C controlled mechanical parts. The aircraft design uses turbocharged Lycoming TIO541-B4 engines that develop 380 horsepower (280 kilowatts) each. Other systems, parts, and FAA-certified technicians are increasingly difficult to locate. Normally, pilots figure 45 gallons per hour (170 L/h), plus another 40 US gal (150 L) for each takeoff and climb as typical fuel consumption for cross-country planning. Owners compare the Beechcraft B60 to classic sports cars—noting that they do not fly Dukes to economize.
From Wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Duke
Photo by Eric Friedebach
Taken at Duke's campus.
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Duke the White GSD.
check out his videos - www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH_tzNS7kpo
Duke the beach dog - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrcqLn_ZIwQ
and his rescue profile - www.ncar.org.uk/portfolio/duke/
The people of Blackburn were fantastic today, singing "You're the Pride of Lancashire" to the Duke of Lancaster Regiment who had had their homecoming march through the town on Dec 1st 2010.
The Duke William P.H. 25 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands. Friday 27 April 2012.
A cracking little Edwardian pub. At the rear is the newly opened Craddock's Brewery. This is fine example of how an interior of a pub should be :)
Photograph copyright: Ian 10B.
Camera: Canon EOS 550D.
Across the Dee, the former ferry Duke of Lancaster looks forlorn. There are rescue plans - it would be a shame to lose this fine looking example of a 1950s ferry.
This delicious heritage new potato is wonderfully waxy, with a cream coloured flesh. It is perfect for salads or roasting.
Duke of York potatoes first entered the national list in 1891. They are now grown at Tiptoe farm by Anthony and Lucy Carroll, one of 17 varieties carefully selected for their unique taste.
www.natoora.co.uk/shop/vegetables/potatoes/duke-of-york-1...