The square-cut appearance of the Venom is apparent in this view and is in total contrast to the Spitfire fighter test flown during the same period.
The Vickers P.V. fighter with Bristol Aquila sleeve valve engine.
Built as a private venture to the same specification as the Gloster, the Vickers Venom has an Aquila sleeve-valve engine.
The Vickers Venom arriving at Hatfield for the SBAC show on June 27, 1936. Note the fully extended 90° deflection trailing-edge flaps and the Perspex observation panels positioned below the main cockpit canopy.
Quill took over the testing of the Vickers Type 279 Venom in June 1936.
View of the Vickers Venom taken at Brooklands in June 1936. After extensive testing the aircraft was scrapped in 1939.
View of the Venom taken at Brooklands in mid-1936. The first flight of this aircraft was made on June 17, 1936, from Brooklands.
View of the Venom taken at Brooklands in mid-1936. The first flight of this aircraft was made on June 17, 1936, from Brooklands.
