Early SRN2 testing and trials
Early SRN2 testing and trials
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At Cowes An SRN2 shown hovering outside the then Westland Aircraft Ltd. hangar at East Cowes, Isle of Wight. This hangar, known as the Columbine Works, later gained the insignia of the British Hovercraft Corporation, and its doors were painted with a giant Union Jack, making it famous among the local and enthusiast communities. (Image scanned by Peter Insole) |
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Down the slipway Many a craft took this route on their way to sea trials. (Image scanned by Peter Insole) |
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Cruising on the Solent SRN2 at full cruise power. (Image scanned by Peter Insole) |
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Colour image scanned and sent to me from a J. A. Dixon postcard by Michael Gardner |
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SRN2 at Cowes, Isle of Wight Outside the doors of the Westland Aerospace factory, before it became the home of the later created British Hovercraft Corporation. Image: J Lawrence |
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Cockpit of the SRN2 Note its similarities to that of the larger SRN4 [cockpit], albeit having fewer instruments. Image: J Lawrence |
Page updated: Monday, August 29, 2011