I remember seeing on TV an old British science fiction film of the 1930's. I think this is the aircraft used as a futuristic military aircraft. But unfortunately I just can't recall the name of the film
I was not aware that there is video coverage of this. Amazing. Thanks for posting! This is an awesome airplane. One day I'll build myself one of these, just you wait... :)
I just don't know how it achieves yaw stability & control. The pusher prop and wing sweep surely can not be enough? How is yaw steered/controlled w/out rudder and vertical surfaces?
I'm a relative - not sure which, but he was my great something. I'm amazed that my father found this on the net. Well done to who ever loaded this up! Its such a shame that he isn't recognized more, the only public display I know of his work is at the Science museum, and even that plays down his fantastic theories and doesn't even mention his major involvement in modern aeronautical achievements. Thanks for putting this up!
oh wow! It is quite a feat of engineering. An American cameraman flew over to interview my father, a films being made about him so perhaps this maybe another chapter in the legacy!
Kind of eerie when it flew overhead. You could (kind of) see the stealth bomber. Bomberguy, you're the best!
oldfart387 10 months ago
batman's early days before he wore a costume.
dynagravitomagnetic 1 year ago
I remember seeing on TV an old British science fiction film of the 1930's. I think this is the aircraft used as a futuristic military aircraft. But unfortunately I just can't recall the name of the film
binaway 1 year ago
@binaway Things to Come.
supressorgrid 1 year ago
great video!
where in the world did you find it?
I love seeing a tailless with an open cockpit
bnther36 1 year ago
I was not aware that there is video coverage of this. Amazing. Thanks for posting! This is an awesome airplane. One day I'll build myself one of these, just you wait... :)
I just don't know how it achieves yaw stability & control. The pusher prop and wing sweep surely can not be enough? How is yaw steered/controlled w/out rudder and vertical surfaces?
PterodactylMK1 1 year ago
impressive for the time,should have continued on perfecting that type of design for future military aircraft
captaincleggy 2 years ago
Amazing pictures,and I had no idea that isoclinic wing controls were as old as that.
neilz1309 3 years ago
It's not Mk.1A.
Westland-Hill 'Pterodactyl' Mk. IA had 'Bristol Cherub' - a two-cylinder engine (30 hp)
The video shows Mk.1B with 'Armstrong Siddeley Genet-1' - a five-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine (65 hp)
knifelover1976 3 years ago
I'm a relative - not sure which, but he was my great something. I'm amazed that my father found this on the net. Well done to who ever loaded this up! Its such a shame that he isn't recognized more, the only public display I know of his work is at the Science museum, and even that plays down his fantastic theories and doesn't even mention his major involvement in modern aeronautical achievements. Thanks for putting this up!
alexanderthompson 4 years ago
I believe I am related too! Always point it out to friends when I visit Science museum
CaptBubble 3 years ago
oh wow! It is quite a feat of engineering. An American cameraman flew over to interview my father, a films being made about him so perhaps this maybe another chapter in the legacy!
alexanderthompson 3 years ago
wow what a plane
jetstreamone 4 years ago
very advanced for his time, isnt it?
tocamadera 4 years ago