Whittle W2 jet

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We have the last working one. What better way to spend a sunny afternoon?

https://instagram.com/p/1vhdYljW5a/

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FourWheelDrift said:

Dyson?

That's some vortex vacuum cleaner they have there.

I see him standing on the right but who might the older chap in the light suit be, one the the original team maybe?

Frank Whittle's son, Ian.

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Slightly longer, wobblier, clip:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1015325677373...

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williamp said:

Very nice To hear.

And those wheels. From a metro...

A couple of my colleagues looked at me like I was either nuts or tragic when I mentioned that

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yorkieboy said:

Was this In Malmesbury? I'd love to hear it in Person!

It was, yes. It doesn't come out very often though - I think this is only the second time in 10 years.

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Eric Mc said:

Really nice to hear an original.

I presume it's privately owned?

Yes, by Dyson.