Aircraft Photo of XP841 | Handley Page HP-115 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #6508
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XP841
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-115
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-115
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-115
C/n (msn):H1-1
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:YeoviltonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGDY   IATA: YEO   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
 
Photo Date:24 October 2013
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 6508
Photo Comment

This was a delta-wing research aircraft to test the low speed handling characteristics of the delta wing which ultimately led towards the development of Concorde. It first flew on 17th August 1961

This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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