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NGTE – National Gas Turbine Establishment

Posted on January 16, 2007 by derelicte

In 1918 the Royal Aircraft Establishment was built at Pyestock (nr Farnborough) to develop aircraft engine technology. Sir Frank Whittle established Power Jets Ltd nearby to test and develop gas turbines / jet engines. In 1944 (or 1946 – it … Continue reading →

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