wrote:


I certainly wonder what would have happened if Whittle had proper
government support when he first mooted his ideas, not having to soldier
on on his own for ten years or so.

Although I don't suppose a jet-powered Mosquito would have been that
safe :-)


There have been wooden jet-powered aircraft built, although I can see
the Mosquito converting itself into a tailless design shortly after takeoff.
You know, when you think of it, a Canberra isn't all that far from a
Mosquito in basic layout or concept.

Pat