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The British purchasing commission bought a licence to produce Brewster Buffalo, and bought a Vought V-143 outright. They brought their booty home and presented their goods to Blackburn Aircraft to make something happen. Blackburn engineers waved a magic stick (pencil) over a drafting table, and the Firebird was born. The Vought wing carried a clever and strong undercarriage, and folded inward easily. American engines were relied on until the Griffon was developed. Overseas sales, including the US, helped make the aircraft a sales success.