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Aviation History
1962
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LIGHT International, 26 April 1962 665 Sharp Tool for Supersonic Research DEPICTED ABOVE is the first take-off, on April 14, of the Bristol Type 188. The world's first stainless-steel supersonic research aircraft, and powered by two de Havilland Gyron Junior DGJ.10 reheated turbojets, the Type 188 is claimed to be "potentially the world's fastest conventional aeroplane." The first flight was made by Godfrey Auty, Bristol's chief test pilot, seen on the right, going aboard. The 188 was accompanied by a Hunter "chase" aircraft piloted by K. M. Ashley, a Bristol test pilot. Mr Ashley and J. I. Williamson, another of the company's test pilots, will share with Godfrey Auty the work of flying the new aircraft. Mr Auty reported after landing that the first flight was "satisfactory and according to plan." The picture below shows trials with the 188's Irvin braking parachute. Next week's (May 3) issue of "Flight International" will include a detailed analysis of the 188, with a fold-out cutaway drawing.
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