Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, with separated fuel pipe, developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy

Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, with separated 150 mm length of 8 mm diameter fuel pipe, by Rolls-Royce Limited, England, 1931. This engine was developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy seaplane and flying boat races. The 1931 races were held at Calshot Spit, Southampton Water, Hampshire, England.

Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, with separated 150 mm length of 8 mm diameter fuel pipe, by Rolls-Royce Limited, England, 1931. This engine was developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy seaplane and flying boat races. The 1931 races were held at Calshot Spit, Southampton Water, Hampshire, England.

Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy

1931
Fuel pipe, for the Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy

Fuel pipe, for the Rolls-Royce 'R' aero engine, no. 27, developed for the 1931 Schneider Trophy

1931

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
1948-310
type:
engines
credit:
C.C. Wakefield and Co. Ltd.

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