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1957 - Britain's-First Vertical Take-off Aircraft Has Her Maiden Flight. The short SC.1 Britain's first vertical take-off experimental aircraft had her maiden flight at Boscombe Down, Hampshire, recently. The machine which looks like beetle - was piloted by Mr.Tom Brooke-Smith the chief test pilot. keystone Photo Shows:- The short SC-1 lands with a parachute to help her braking power - after the maiden flight at the Ministry of Supply Experimental establishment at Boscombe Down
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Beetle Boscombe Braking Establishment Experimental Lands Maiden Parachute Piloted Sc.1 Take-off
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