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Old 23rd Oct 2011, 15:53
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For the moment, yes and yes

Edit: YES again , I said it would be easy!!

The W.2B/700 was to be used in the Miles M.52 supersonic research aircraft. In order to achieve the thrust required for supersonic flight, a version of the engine was planned with a turbine-driven "augmenter" fan(an early form of turbofan) supplying air to a "reheat jetpipe" or afterburner. The augmenter was to be mounted behind the engine, drawing fresh air through ducts surrounding the engine.
Should have broken the sound barrier if Ministerial short-sightedness and cold-feet hadn't prevailed (plus it had an all flying tail too) !!

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