This one does not get seen too often so whilst in Northern ireland on holiday i had to see her.She has been on my to see list for way too long.
XG905 by Glyn Fuller, on Flickr
XG905 by Glyn Fuller, on Flickr
Looks well looked after.
Glyn
Short SC1 XG905 Ulster museum
Re: Short SC1 XG905 Ulster museum
Nice to see such a rarity.
There were some brave test pilots around back in the day, you wouldnt get me near this one, if it looks right it flies right, and this doesnt look right at all.
There were some brave test pilots around back in the day, you wouldnt get me near this one, if it looks right it flies right, and this doesnt look right at all.
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Re: Short SC1 XG905 Ulster museum
Very nice, certainly much better placed than the Science Museum's example!
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There were some brave test pilots around back in the day, you wouldnt get me near this one, if it looks right it flies right, and this doesnt look right at all.[/quote]
Most footage i have seen has her tethered and looked none too stable but i guess lessons were learned.
Glyn
Most footage i have seen has her tethered and looked none too stable but i guess lessons were learned.
Glyn
Re: Short SC1 XG905 Ulster museum
I seem to remember that it's nickname was 'Strange Contraption 1'. Very apt!
Pte. Aubrey Gerald Harmer, R. Suss. R. (att. to the Sherwood Foresters) KIA 26/9/1917 Polygon Wood, aged 19, NKG. RIP
Re: Short SC1 XG905 Ulster museum
Yes many thanks for the photos of what was a truly amazing flying machine. Most people get carried away with Spitfires and WW2 in general so it's good to remember these more obscure types and those who put their lives on the line in peacetime as well.
Rob
Rob
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Nice to see.
Well, I use the word "nice"...
Well, I use the word "nice"...
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5 engines make it unique alone let alone the fact that this is not strapped to a wall and missing one wing and undercarriage though a test aircraft it was a ground breaker. Setting up for the next step being the Harrier and the thousands of hours of pleasure that brought, thanks for sharing
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