Rolls Royce Thrust Measuring Rig, XJ314 / 1, Royal Navy
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Registration: XJ314
Construction Number: 1
Military Unit: FAAM
Model Rolls Royce Thrust Measuring Rig
Operator: Royal Navy
Airport: RNAS Yeovilton (YEO / EGDY), UK - England
Photographer: Malcolm Clarke
Date Taken: 03/08/1992
Date Submitted: 17/09/2007
Nicknamed 'The Flying Bedstead', this aircraft was powered by two RR Nene engines and was developed to investigate the principles of thrust supported flight, the results of which led to the SC1 and eventually the highly successful Harrier 'jump jet'.
Picture ID:1072772