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Turbojets Collection

"Revolutionary Turbojets: Pioneering the Era of Jet Propulsion" The Gloster Meteor F8 WA820 and English Electric Canberra B2 WH713

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster Meteor F8 WA820

Gloster Meteor F8 WA820
Gloster Meteor F8, WA820, was used to test two Armstrong Siddeley Saphire axial-flow turbojets

Background imageTurbojets Collection: English Electric Canberra B2 WH713

English Electric Canberra B2 WH713
English Electric Canberra B2, WH713, was powered by two Bristol Siddeley Olympus turbojets

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster Meteor F4 RA490

Gloster Meteor F4 RA490
Gloster Meteor F4, RA490, following use as a Beryl engine testbed, the aircraft was heavily modified to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets for trials with a jet deflection system

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Rolls-Royce Flying Bedstead

Rolls-Royce Flying Bedstead was powered by two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets

Background imageTurbojets Collection: United States Air Force - Fairchild C-123J 56-4396

United States Air Force - Fairchild C-123J 56-4396 (msn 20280), formerly of the Alaska Air National Guard, in storage at MASDC awaiting disposal

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Avro Lancastrian II VM703

Avro Lancastrian II VM703
Avro Lancastrian II, VM703, delivered to the de Havilland Engine Co in October 1946. This aircraft first flew with Ghost turbojets in the outboard nacelles on 24 June 1947

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster F9 / 40M DG204 / G powered by two Metropolitan Vickers

Gloster F9 / 40M DG204 / G powered by two Metropolitan Vickers
Gloster F9/40M, DG204/G, powered by two Metropolitan Vickers F2 axial-flow turbojets

Background imageTurbojets Collection: The Type 28 nozzles - Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 turboje

The Type 28 nozzles - Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 turboje
The Type 28 nozzles of the Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets fitted to Concorde

Background imageTurbojets Collection: A pair of Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets

A pair of Rolls Royce / Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets
A pair of Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 turbojets being prepared for testbed running at the Centre dEssais des Propulseurs at Saclay, near Paris. Looking forward through the Type 28 nozzles

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Vickers Type 618 Viking VX856 / G-AJPH

Vickers Type 618 Viking VX856 / G-AJPH
Vickers Type 618 Viking, VX856/G-AJPH, was converted to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets to become the worlds first pure-jet transport. SBAC Air Show at Farnborough. September 1948. Date: 1948

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Vickers Viscount 663 VX217

Vickers Viscount 663 VX217
Vickers Viscount 663, VX217, powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay turbojets

Background imageTurbojets Collection: English Electric Canberra B2 WD952

English Electric Canberra B2 WD952
English Electric Canberra B2, WD952, was powered by two Bristol Siddeley Olympus turbojets. This aircraft set a world altitude record of 65, 890ft on 29 August 1955. Date: 1955

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster Meteor F8 WA982

Gloster Meteor F8 WA982
Gloster Meteor F8, WA982, had two Rolls-Royce Soar turbojets mounted on the wingtips

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster Meteor F4 RA491

Gloster Meteor F4 RA491
Gloster Meteor F4, RA491, was initially flown powered by two Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojets. It is seen here at the 1950 SBAC show. Date: 1950

Background imageTurbojets Collection: Gloster Meteor F4 RA435

Gloster Meteor F4 RA435
Gloster Meteor F4, RA435, was used by Rolls-Royce as a testbed for two reheated Derwent V turbojets


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"Revolutionary Turbojets: Pioneering the Era of Jet Propulsion" The Gloster Meteor F8 WA820 and English Electric Canberra B2 WH713, iconic turbojets that propelled aviation into the jet age. Unveiling the power of turbojet technology, the Gloster Meteor F4 RA490 soared through the skies with unmatched speed and agility. Pushing boundaries further, witness the groundbreaking Rolls-Royce Flying Bedstead - a testament to engineering innovation in turbojet development. Embarking on a new era of luxury travel, Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype) redefined private aviation with its sleek design and powerful engines. Serving as an emblem of progress, United States Air Force's Fairchild C-123J 56-4396 showcased how turbojets revolutionized military transport capabilities. Continuing its legacy, Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype) continued to shape aviation history with its cutting-edge features and exceptional performance. From concept to reality, witness the birth of greatness as Lockheed JetStar prototype N329J took flight for the first time - marking a milestone in jet propulsion advancement. Embodying excellence in both design and functionality, Avro Lancastrian II VM703 exemplified how twin Metropolitan Vickers-powered turbojets elevated aircraft performance to new heights. With Gloster F9 / 40M DG204 / G powered by two Metropolitan Vickers engines at its core, experience unparalleled speed and reliability in this remarkable turbojet marvel. In summary: Step into a world where speed knows no limits – behold these legendary turbojets that reshaped aviation forever. From pioneering military aircraft like Gloster Meteor F8 WA820 and English Electric Canberra B2 WH713 to revolutionary prototypes such as Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype), these magnificent machines propelled us into an era of jet propulsion.