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WG768, 1952 Short SB.5, C/N: SH1605

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WG768, 1952 Short SB.5 C/N SH1605, Short SB-5 at the Aerospace Museum, RAF Cosford in 1991. Used by the RAE to investigate different wing sweep angles and tailplane positions, prior to the development of the Lightning interceptor.

Short SB-5 at the Aerospace Museum, RAF Cosford in 1991. Used by the RAE to investigate different wing sweep angles and tailplane positions, prior to the development of the Lightning interceptor.

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Photographer: Malcolm Clarke
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Shot Date: 1991-08-01
Airport: EGWC
RAF Cosford Airport, Albrighton, England United Kingdom
Upload Date: 2010-03-22
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  • WG768 @ EGWC - The SB5 was built to compare theories on the design of the wing and tail configuration of a new fighter, later to be known as the Lightning. - by Chris Hall by Chris Hall @ EGWC
  • WG768 @ EGWC - Another view of the SB.5 research aircraft on display at Cosford in the Summer of 1976. - by Peter Nicholson by Peter Nicholson @ EGWC
  • WG768 @ EGWC - A visit to Cosford in 1997. - by kenvidkid by kenvidkid @ EGWC
  • WG768 @ EGWC - Taken at Cosford 18th September 2007 - by Steve Staunton by Steve Staunton @ EGWC
  • WG768 @ EGWC - WG768 1952 Short SB5 Cosford Aerospace Museum - by PhilR by PhilR @ EGWC