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Jan. 28, 1955 - New pictures of the Flying Bedstead the Sensational rolls royce construction: New pictures of the strange Flying Bedstead contraption which created sensation last September have just been released. It has no wings or rotors and can take off vertically from a horizontal position. It is powered by two Rolls Royce Mane engines set horizonally in opposition, one on either side of the framework. The jets from these engines are dusted through 90 degrees so that both engines discharge vertically downwards under the centre of gravity. The pilot sits on a platform above the two engines. The control movements which he needs to balance the machine are supplied by compressed air jets which are discharge through nozzle at the ends of cross arms. Photo shows Ready for a vertical take off is the sensational Rolls Royce Flying Bedstead

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Bedstead Compressed Contraption Degrees Discharge Downwards Dusted Either Ends Framework Gravity Jets Mane Needs Nozzle Opposition Rotors Sensation Sensational Supplied Vertically

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