Rolls Royce engine test bed, Hucknall

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The photograph on this page of Rolls Royce engine test bed, Hucknall by Tony Wheeler as part of the Geograph project.

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Rolls Royce engine test bed, Hucknall

Image: © Tony Wheeler Taken: 23 Jun 2007

Situated at the former RAF Hucknall airfield this test rig is situated midway along the disused tarmac runway and is well shielded by man-made grass banks to protect the local populace from noise. The airfield is still used by the local flying club at weekends using adjacent grass runways.

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