Fairey Rotodyne.
Hi Folks.
A question from an enthusiast if you don't mind. I was watching a good video clip of the Rotodyne when it was out and about on sales trips, etc.
Obviously, and unfortunately, as we know, it all came to nothing. But what did occur to me was the question - when the machine was cruising in forward flight, how was the lift distributed between rotor and wing? Was the stubby wing actually producing much lift, or was it just something to keep the Elands separate?