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1954
1954 - 1758.PDF
18 JUNE 1954 FLIGHT 7 We believe this is the most powerful and compact unit of its kind in use today... ustration shows a very powerful yet compact unit of new design—speci ally produced by Vernons Industries for the servicing and starting of the largest of aircraft. This is a dual voltage 112/28 volts Generating Set with a continuous rating of 50/12 kW with an intermittent rating of 90 kW at the 112 volt end. The unit embodies a Rolls-Royce 8-cylinder petrol engine developing 170 h.p. at 3,000 r.p.m. GROUND POWER GENERATORS FOR AIRCRAFT All types of engine and electric motor-driven generating sets—6,10,20,30,40 and 50 kW for A.C. or D.C.—are designed, developed and produced in quantity by Vernons Industries Limited at their Bidston works, Birkenhead. As contractors to the Ministry of Supply, Vernons production methods maintain those exacting standards demanded for powerful jet or petrol-driven aircraft and all units are designed to ensure instant starting under all conditions. In addition, technical research by a fully qualified staff guarantees that these sets are advanced in design, will give meticulous voltage regulation, keep operational costs low arid render service to the limit. Vernons highly qualified Staff are always ready to help you with your generator problems. Advice freely given. VERNONS INDUSTRIES LTD VALLEY ROAD BIDSTON • BIRKENHEAD • Telephone Birkenhead 6416 One example of the specialised service offered by Vernons Industries — your enquiries are invited
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