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Mockup of the Saunders-Row SR177 at Cowes
Mockup of the Saunders-Row SR177 at Cowes in November 1957. Date: 1957
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Future: The Saunders-Row SR177 Mockup at Cowes, 1957. This evocative photograph captures the intrigue and excitement of the aviation world in November 1957, as the mockup of the innovative Saunders-Row SR177 aircraft took center stage at Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The SR177, a groundbreaking design by the British aircraft manufacturing company Saunders-Rowe, was intended to be a versatile transport aircraft capable of both short takeoff and landing (STOL) and conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) operations. The aircraft, which was designed with advanced features such as a T-tail and a unique wing configuration, was still in the development stage at the time this photograph was taken. The mockup, meticulously crafted to provide a realistic representation of the final product, was used for various tests and evaluations to assess its design and functionality. The image shows the SR177 mockup standing proudly on the tarmac at Cowes Airport, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The men in suits and flat caps, some with notepads in hand, appear deeply engrossed in their observations, while others strike more casual poses, seemingly lost in thought. The presence of the mockup had clearly drawn a large and curious crowd, as evidenced by the numerous spectators gathered around the aircraft. The Saunders-Row SR177 was an ambitious project that promised to revolutionize the transport aircraft market. Although it ultimately failed to reach production due to various factors, including the emergence of other, more successful designs, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the aviation industry during the post-war era. This image, with its rich historical significance, is an essential addition to any collection dedicated to the history of aviation or the Saunders-Row company.
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