The elegant craft, a modified version of which would later help in research for the Concorde project, featured a long "droop snoot" nose and razor-thin delta wings, and seemed to mark a moment of unrivalled British aeronautic superiority.

The American Arts and Crafts Alliance is sponsoring a crafts fair featuring ceramics, clothing, jewelry, toys and furniture, on Saturday and Sunday; also, Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20.

Unlike the German craft, which has no steering mechanism - prevailing winds and its own orbital velocity will speed it along - Global Aerospace's craft will feature a rudderlike sail to allow for limited maneuverability, said Alexey Pankine, a project scientist at Global Aerospace.

Cajun music, food and crafts, featuring Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco, Beausoleil, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the Crescent City Maulers and the Canal Street Dixieland Jazz Band.

The craft featured two small boilers with pump connections for repelling boarders by drenching them with scalding water from her hoses.

A crafts fair, sponsored by the North Andover Chapter of American Field Service, will feature 50 exhibitors showing and selling original work.

The craft also features dual mirrors and a true tow rope hook.

Pilot and observer are accommodated in tandem positions, and the craft features dual controls.

Constructed under a French license, the craft featured a completely enclosed Fenestron tail rotor and streamlined front glass bubble.