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Old 19th Mar 2011, 18:38
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Titus Oates
 
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Hi, Just caught this question on a search, a bit more info.

My Father was Project Manager for the testing of the engines. I remember spending a few weekends with him driving around to look at suitable railway tunnels. I didn't remember where it was but your post identified it.

Once the test-bed was set up dead birds were collected to be fired in to the engine. As stated it was to prove a disk destruction would be contained within the housing: it was.

There were problems with some break-ins, the company put up various hazard signs to scare away local youths (presumed responsible), it worked but then they had to take them down a reassure the local council there were no such hazards.

My Father was also responsible for the flying test bed, placing an Olympus in the bomb bay of a Vulcan bomber.

Hope this helps.
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