Ratch Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 On the 27th September 1964 the TSR.2 took to the skies over England. Designed as a long range, all weather, twin engined supersonic bomber capable of precision bombing at both high and low altitude, the aircraft was fitted with advanced avionics that could deliver a variety of weapons. As it underwent extensive testing it soon became clear that the design exceeded its original expectations; the aircraft was 40 years ahead of its time. The following year, with the full backing of the Labour administration, English Electric went into full production. The American Defense Department, suitably impressed by demonstrations in the Nevada desert, cancel their order for the F-111 and procure 372 TSR.2’s in various combat role configurations. This single order consolidated Britain’s position as leading aircraft designers and combat aircraft manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Pure class! Great NMF too! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I wish the story was true. But that model is fantastic, I really like the shing metal finish - quite fetching on a TSR2. Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Shiny! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 got any pics from the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 A true Best in Show, really a showstopper!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys The NMF is Alclad got any pics from the top I'll post tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well we sold em the Canberra, so why not this?! Lovely job! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Well we sold em the Canberra, so why not this?!Lovely job! Will they were very very happy to see the tsr2 die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I do love a nice TSR, & this is an unsusal & very nicely done version!!! Just think how different the British aviation industry would be today if this were true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Different and Smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbrat Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just heard a couple depart Lakenheath!!! Then I woke up!!!! exbrat I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 i was in 2 minds wether to do a nmf tsr i decided not to then iv seen yours lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 cool idea nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Very very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilroy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 It certainly looks the part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtecjack Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 as the septics would say " f##king A " but as I am English "that is rather nice " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks for your comments guys, I appreciate them Here's a couple of overhead shots (as promised) and one of the payload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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