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HI,
Does anyone have information on who the pilots were on the maiden flight of the Shorts Belfast, i cant seem to find much about the Test phase of the aircraft. I am also looking for any pictures of the roll out/maiden flight/flight test etc
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Neil
Does anyone have information on who the pilots were on the maiden flight of the Shorts Belfast, i cant seem to find much about the Test phase of the aircraft. I am also looking for any pictures of the roll out/maiden flight/flight test etc
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Neil
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According to British Civil Aircraft Volume III: "The first, rolled out 8/10/63 as G-ASKE, was first flown 5/1/64 from Sydenham to Aldergrove as XR362 by D Tayler and P Lowe." Used civil marks for hot and high..." etc.
Can't say I've ever heard of D Tayler, but the section on the Skyvan says he was Short's CTP.
Can't say I've ever heard of D Tayler, but the section on the Skyvan says he was Short's CTP.
