A New Naval Fighter A photograph just released of the new naval fighter, the Vickers Supermarine 508, which has been designed for the Royal Navy. It is powered by two Rolls Royce Avon jet engines, and it has a "butterfly" tail unit in which hinged trailing portions work both as elevators, (operated together) and rudders (operated differentially). It is expected to be seen at the Farnborough air show this week. September 11, 1951.

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