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General Aircraft Limited GAL. 61 TS515
General Aircraft Limited GAL.61 TS515 at Farnborough 5 September 1948 which never flew. Date: 1948
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This photograph showcases the General Aircraft Limited GAL.61 TS515, an intriguing and unrealized aeronautical innovation, captured at the 1948 Farnborough Airshow. The GAL.61, designed and manufactured by General Aircraft Limited, was intended to be a versatile transport aircraft, boasting a unique design that combined the features of both a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter. The TS515, with its distinctive twin-boom configuration and large propellers, was a testbed model for the GAL.61 series. Despite the excitement and anticipation surrounding its debut at the Farnborough Airshow, this particular aircraft never took to the skies. The reasons for its failure to fly remain unclear, but it is believed that technical issues and design challenges hindered its progress. The GAL.61 project was a pioneering endeavor in the field of transport aircraft, and the TS515 serves as a testament to the ambition and ingenuity of its creators. Although it did not achieve its intended purpose, the GAL.61 TS515 continues to intrigue aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, offering a glimpse into the past and the potential of aviation's early days. This photograph, taken on September 5, 1948, preserves the memory of this fascinating aircraft and the promise it held for the future of aeronautical engineering.
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