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Old 28th Sep 2005, 10:23
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This is all a bit Ho-Hum, old hat.

I remember Lockheed proposals over 30 years ago for a hydrogen powered passenger aircraft. In the late 1950's NASA also successfully converted and flew a B-57 (Canberra bomber) on hydrogen fuel.

Google "Lockheed hydrogen fuel aircraft" for some very interesting reading.

With oil at US$60 per barrel, I would not be surprised if Lockheed haven't already dusted off their old plans and files.........

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