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Armstrong Siddeley Motors Experimental Department (Flight Section): Report on the...

Catalogue reference: PA1716/5/5/99

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PA1716/5/5/99
Title
Armstrong Siddeley Motors Experimental Department (Flight Section): Report on the initial flight tests of the Python engines in the Lancastrian TW.911
Date
7 April 1949
Description

The Lancastrian aircraft TW.911 fitted with Python engines replacing the outboard Merlins has now carried out 14 flights totalling 10 hours 40 minutes flying time. During these flights, tests have been carried out to prove the airworthiness of the aircraft, substantially as laid down in the schedule of tests necessary to clear the aircraft off the supply contract, which was issued by AWA. This report describes the tests carried out to date and the results obtained. Photos: XA.1953 Lancastrian in flight and XA.728 port engine with casing off showing engine

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Coventry Archives & Research Centre
Former department reference
ASM Python/flight section
Language
English
Physical description
1 Item
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/b99b7b8c-3051-48f2-8614-ab9327ecad10/

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Armstrong Siddeley Motors Experimental Department (Flight Section): Report on the initial flight tests of the Python engines in the Lancastrian TW.911