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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Dec 2013, 22:37

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Miles M.52 Monograph

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Posted By Jumbo P

The primary objective of the M.52 was to explore...

The primary objective of the M.52 was to explore the transonic, the flights gradually building up to the supersonic. The rather awkward, un-faired shape of the 'plane was dictated by Whittle's design...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Dec 2013, 14:47

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

I cannot remember ever seeing a name other than...

I cannot remember ever seeing a name other than M.52. but the Miles Monograph appeals!

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Dec 2013, 14:35

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

I don't disagree with you about the benefits of...

I don't disagree with you about the benefits of trans-Atlantic sharing of technologies, and its not an issue I feel strongly about. And I frankly hate all these conspiracy theories surrounding its...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Dec 2013, 14:26

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

We are not sure how far manufacture of the two...

We are not sure how far manufacture of the two prototypes had proceeded by the time it was cancelled. Certainly, nothing solid remains today other than the 1944 wind-tunnel model which is now...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Dec 2013, 08:44

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

Capt Brown did not go into detail on the really...

Capt Brown did not go into detail on the really interesting problems with the M.52, which were engineering ones. He and I discussed the nature of his book, which was for the average reader.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Dec 2013, 08:40

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

I work with Peter and am helping him edit Vol 3. ...

I work with Peter and am helping him edit Vol 3. What I'm looking for is a writer, particularly someone who is interested in the engineering problems overcome by the Miles team.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

18th Dec 2013, 12:29

Replies: 22

Miles M.52 Monograph

Views: 3,999

Posted By Jumbo P

Miles M.52 Monograph

Being married to a Miles has given me access to unique papers on the M.52. Those, and considerable research by Peter Amos, Brian Brinkworth and others indicate that almost all the available data on...

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