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Constructed as a L-106.
Alcor designer and builder Robert Lamson turned his interest in composite technology at the University of Washington into a 50-year career in aviation. After a brief period in the Army Air Corps, Lamson joined the Boeing Aircraft Company as a test pilot. During the 1940s, he worked at Boeing on oxygen systems for high-altitude flight, leading to his interest in aircraft pressurization. Lamsons interest in composite construction led to the innovative design of the Alcor. The sailplanes fuselage consists of Sitka spruce veneers overwrapped with fiberglass and foam sandwich assemblies over S glass monospars were used for the wings and tail. This construction allowed for an airframe that was light, yet very strong. These materials also had an interesting side effect -- the wings bent upwards in flight. Although this might be a bit disconcerting to some, it actually has aerodynamic benefits that improved performance

To unknown owner with c/r N924LR.

To Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seattle, WA.
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29 June 2012

Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: 2012 photo in the Great Gallery in the Museum of Flight at Seattle