Aircraft Photo of XD145 | Saunders-Roe SR-53 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #69789
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XD145
Aircraft Original Type:Saunders-Roe SR-53
Aircraft Generic Type:Saunders-Roe SR-53
Aircraft Version:Saunders-Roe SR-53
C/n (msn):[ XD145 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:CosfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
 
Photo Date:11 June 2018
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 69789
Photo Comment

The SR.53 was a point defence interceptor with a rocket motor as its main propulsion and a small Viper jet engine for getting home. It did not fly until 1957 when the concept was already outdated.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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