The Rolls-Royce vertical take-off-thrust measuring rig, 1954.

Made:: 1954 in England

maker:: Rolls-Royce Limited

Model of the Rolls-Royce Vertical take-off thrust measuring
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Model of the Rolls-Royce "Vertical take-off thrust measuring rig" (colloquially known as the "Flying Bedstead"), scale 1:24

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Category:: Aeronautics

Object Number:: 1957-149

Measurements:: H380mm X 300mm Diameter ( Aprox.)

type:: aircraft, aeroplanes and vertical take-off and landing aircraft

credit:: Rolls-Royce Limited

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The Rolls-Royce vertical take-off-thrust measuring rig, 1954.

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