Golf-Kilo Victor
13th Apr 2001, 23:07
There have been a few things happen recently, that have set my mind in action:
(A lot of this is probably just hearsay and supposition, but bear with me, please)
Last week I was reading a book, by Bill Gunston called "Flights Of Fancy". In one section, he deals with the BAe "HOTOL" spacecraft, and talks about how the government classified the engine technology which would enable this craft to fly to the edge of space.
Then the other night, having nothing better to do, I decided to watch a programme on ITV about "Area 51", and in it, it makes references to the "Aurora" supposed secret reconnaisance aircraft. The reports of this aircraft reached a peak in the late 1980's.
Now from what I understand, the Brittish government decided to classify the engine technology just as these sightings reached a peak.
As I said before, this is all just my own personal opinions, but could there be a connection? I would really appreciate anyones views on this.
Its probably not PPRuNe stuff anyway, but its worth a try
Respect
GKV
(A lot of this is probably just hearsay and supposition, but bear with me, please)
Last week I was reading a book, by Bill Gunston called "Flights Of Fancy". In one section, he deals with the BAe "HOTOL" spacecraft, and talks about how the government classified the engine technology which would enable this craft to fly to the edge of space.
Then the other night, having nothing better to do, I decided to watch a programme on ITV about "Area 51", and in it, it makes references to the "Aurora" supposed secret reconnaisance aircraft. The reports of this aircraft reached a peak in the late 1980's.
Now from what I understand, the Brittish government decided to classify the engine technology just as these sightings reached a peak.
As I said before, this is all just my own personal opinions, but could there be a connection? I would really appreciate anyones views on this.
Its probably not PPRuNe stuff anyway, but its worth a try
Respect
GKV