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Aircraft BAC TSR2 supersonic fighter / bomber designed for the RAF
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Aircraft BAC TSR2 supersonic fighter / bomber designed for the RAF
Aircraft BAC TSR2 supersonic fighter/bomber designed for the RAF. After trials at Boscombe Down the Labour government decided to cancel the project. The aircraft is seen here landing with brake parachute after a test flight. The aircraft was sharing the development costs of the Olympus engine with Concorde.
August 1964
Unknown
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21761973
© Mirrorpix
Flight Nobody Royal Air Force 1964
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This print captures the iconic Aircraft BAC TSR2, a supersonic fighter/bomber specifically designed for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Taken in August 1964, after undergoing rigorous trials at Boscombe Down, this remarkable aircraft is seen gracefully landing with its brake parachute deployed following an exhilarating test flight. However, despite its promising performance and cutting-edge design, fate had something else in store for this magnificent machine. Regrettably, the Labour government made the difficult decision to cancel the project shortly after these trials took place. The significance of this particular aircraft extends beyond its military capabilities. Notably, it shared development costs with another legendary aviation marvel - Concorde. Both projects were jointly investing in refining and perfecting the powerful Olympus engine. As we gaze upon this photograph from decades past, we are reminded of not only the technological advancements achieved during that era but also of missed opportunities and untapped potential. The BAC TSR2 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition within aviation history. Let us cherish this snapshot frozen in time; a tribute to an extraordinary aircraft that never reached its full potential but left an indelible mark on our collective memory nonetheless.
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