Sep. 09, 1953 - Delta research aircraft for Farnborough: This is the first in flight...

Sep. 09, 1953 - Delta research aircraft for Farnborough: This is the first in flight photograph of the Fairey Delta 2, which will make its first public appearance at teh 1955 S.B.A.C. Flying Display at Farnborough next week. Most advanced research aircraft yet built in Britain, the Fairey Delta 2 is capable of exceeding range of altitudes. Its 60 degrees sweptback delta wings represent the most advanced configuration yet flown and British aeroplane. It has a Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet and is fitted with a Fairey Powered Flying Controls. Pilot of the Fairey Delta 2 at Farnborough will be Peter Twiss, who made the first test flight in this aircraft in October 1954. Outstanding feature of the flying display will be a demonstration of the F.D. 2's” drop snoot”, in which the whole of the needle nose, including the cockpit, can be lowered by the pilot to improve forward view for take off and landing.