Society of Friends of the Fleet Air Arm Museum Evening Talk: Where Britain's Jet-Age Took Flight
Step into the heart of Britain’s jet‑powered past with this special evening talk on the remarkable world of the National Gas Turbine Establishment by Allan Wright.
Discover the fascinating world of the National Gas Turbine Establishment (NGTE) at Pyestock, part of the Royal Aircraft Establishment - a hidden giant of innovation tucked away in Farnborough.
For over 50 extraordinary years, Pyestock was at the beating heart of the UK’s gas turbine and jet engine revolution. Its story is rooted in the pioneering wartime breakthroughs of Sir Frank Whittle, whose ground-breaking development of Britain’s first engineered jet engines set the nation on its path into the jet age.
It's here at Pyestock that engineers forged the engines that powered both military icons and civilian aircraft, pushing boundaries and redefining what flight could be. This is the story of ingenuity, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of speed.
Join us as Allan Wright lifts the lid on the high‑energy world where Britain’s jet age was engineered - where thunderous tests shook the Hampshire countryside and pioneering minds shaped the future of aviation.
If you’re curious about the development of flight, want to know more about the engines that power our aircraft or simply fascinated by technology, then this is one for you…
Entry is just £6 (in person) or £4 on Zoom and is open to everyone, you don't need to be a member of SOFAAM.
All monies go towards supporting the museum.
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