21. Work began on converting the Vimy for the long flight, replacing the bomb racks with extra petrol tanks . 22. Carrying capacity was boosted by quickly detachable panniers and a glove compartment in front of the petrol tank . 23. However, his petrol tank exploded, and he was forced " to bale out with his clothing alight ". 24. I have hit his petrol tank . 25. Work began on converting the Vimy for the long flight, replacing the bomb carriers with extra petrol tanks . 26. For a hand-to-mouth DIY film outfit like us, the ?5 fee might at least fill the petrol tank . 27. Increasingly, these models were fitted with an oil mixing pump, fed from a reservoir incorporated in the petrol tank . 28. Balanced ailerons were fitted to the top plane only and the petrol tank was fitted in the centre section. 29. Kerb weight ( with oil and full petrol tank ) is 125 kg while dry weight is 116 kg. 30. The SP has a petrol tank , the battery is stowed under the seat and it has a rear disc brake.
