Storch VIII Marabu

The Storch VIII Marabu was built in 1932 by E. Phillipp. Privately financed, it had a larger span then previous models, and had the unusual feature of being able to be flow with or without a tail section!

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Schematic of the Storch VIII in it's tailless configuration

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The Storch VIII in flight with a tail.....

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and without a tail.