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Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig / Flying Bedstead
Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig / Flying Bedstead Hovering During a Test-Flight
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1. Title: A Leap into Vertical Flight: The Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig / Flying Bedstead in Action. This photograph showcases the Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig, also known as the Flying Bedstead, during a test flight. This experimental aircraft, with its unusual design and bizarre appearance, was a significant milestone in the history of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. The Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, was an innovative attempt to create a practical VTOL aircraft. The design featured a single seat, a pair of ducted fans mounted on the wings, and a unique bed-like cockpit that could rotate 360 degrees, allowing the pilot to observe the ground during take-off and landing. During the test flight depicted in this image, the Flying Bedstead hovers in mid-air, demonstrating its impressive ability to generate sufficient lift using its powerful engines. The unusual design, with its rotating cockpit and unconventional appearance, adds to its allure as an aviation oddity. The Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig / Flying Bedstead was an important stepping stone in the development of VTOL technology, paving the way for more advanced designs such as the Harrier Jump Jet. Although it never progressed beyond the experimental stage, its innovative design and groundbreaking capabilities continue to fascinate aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the unusual world of experimental aviation and the daring pioneers who pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of flight.
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