LUTON History and Nostalgia

[Buster the Bear]

G-ASHG prototype BAC 1-11 which first arrived at Luton on a goodwill visit for the benefit of the Hunting employees 12th September 1963 in British United colours. Just over a month later, this 1-11was involved in a fatal crash. Early 1-11 wings were made at Luton. Jet Provost chase plane. This was the first crash of a T Tail jet, a new phenomenon call the Super Stall or Deep Stall. As a result, stick shakers were developed to warn of the onset of a stall.