Blister hangar

Blister hangar

A blister hangar is an arched, portable aircraft hangar patented by Miskins and Sons in 1939. Is is made of wooden or steel ribs that are generally covered in steel sheets. It does not require a foundation and can be anchored with iron stakes.

References

* [http://thesaurus.english-heritage.org.uk/thesaurus_term.asp?thes_no=1&term_no=140122 English Heritage Dictionary definition]
* [http://worldwar2airfields.fotopic.net/p5393819.html Photo of a blister hangar]


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