Aircraft XD145 Photo

XD145, Saunders-Roe SR53, C/N: Not found XD145
Saunders-Roe SR-53 at RAF Cosford's Aerospace Museum. An experimental mixed power fighter; small turbojet for cruise and a rocket engine for maximum power.
Photo Info
Photographer
Malcolm Clarke Contact
Shot Date 1991-08-00
Airport EGWC
RAF Cosford Airport, Albrighton, England United Kingdom
Upload Date 2010-03-01
Views 539
EXIF Data
Software Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 Windows
Dimensions 1024 × 683
Date Taken 2008-04-21 16:23:36
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