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Local historyYou are in: Nottingham > History > Local history > Nottinghamshire and the jump jet Nottinghamshire and the jump jet![]() Nottinghamshire played a major role in the creation of the world's first vertical take-off aircraft. The Flying Bedstead, also known as the Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig, was developed at Hucknall and was the first vertical lift airframe. SEE ALSOYou are in: Nottingham > History > Local history > Nottinghamshire and the jump jet |
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