Added: Jul 18, 2008
From: austinmemories
Duration: 6:17
The Austin Motor Company at Longbridge manufactured aircraft for the First and Second World Wars. This video shows the production of the Hurricane in 1942 and flight testing from its own airfield. For more information on aircraft production visit www.austinmemories.com
Channel: Autos
Tags: aircraft austin birmingham longbridge mg planes rover wwii
Rating: 5.00 (1 ratings) Views: 218 Comments: 1
jimlagos Says:
Jul 28, 2008 - That test-pilot was amazing. They hadn't even tested engine or undercarraige etc. He just got in and flew it, AND landed! HSE would have a stiffy if they saw it happening now. In fact if HSE was around in the early 40s, we would never have had a chance!