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A Review of the Aero Engine Industry in the West Since the End of the Second World War

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

J. D. Pearson
J. D. Pearson*
Affiliation:
Rolls-Royce Ltd.
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I had intended to begin my lecture in a non-controversial manner by referring to the engine which the Wright Brothers used in their historic flight. It has been my understanding that they approached a number of automotive manufacturers in an endeavour to get an engine made which would meet their requirements, but on each occasion were told that their specifications could not be met. Eventually they were forced into designing their own power plant and this, I felt, provided an excuse for my subject this evening, should any of my audience feel one were needed. I subsequently find, however, that some doubt has been cast upon the suitability of this introduction by the writings of Israel Katz of Cornell University, who states that the Wright Brothers, in fact, used a re-worked Pope-Toledo automobile engine at Kitty Hawk. I do not propose to enter the argument which I am sure will ensue, and which I hope will result in the records being put right.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 66 , Issue 619 , July 1962 , pp. 415 - 428
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1962

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