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Aviation History
1952
1952 - 1939.PDF
18 JULY 1952 FLIGHT ATIM s* «,« »** $ *» 5? On July 10, 1952, a Vickers Supermarine Swift, piloted by Mr. David Morgan, flew from London Airport to Brussels (Melsbroek) to take part in the flying display sponsored by NATO. The distance of 200-38 miles was flown in 18 minutes 3-3 seconds at an average speed of 665-9 m.p.h., which, subject to official confirmation's a record for the London-Brussels flight. The Swift is powered by a Rol!s-Royce Avon and is in full production for the R.A.F. THE FIRST OF THE NEW VI C K E R S-AR M STRO N G S LIMITED, SUPERMARINE WORKS
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