Fairey Rotodyne, XE521 / F9429, Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd.
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Registration: XE521
Construction Number: F9429
Model Fairey Rotodyne
Operator: Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd.
Airport: White Waltham (EGLM), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield Collection
Date Taken: 06/11/1957
Date Submitted: 04/11/2010
The Rotodyne making its first flight in helicopter mode without the folding upper fins. The first transition to autogyro mode was on 10.04.58. Programme cancelled in February 1962. Photograph obtained from Faireys over 50 years ago.
Picture ID:1260024