HC Deb 25 March 1964 vol 692 cc87-8W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Aviation what progress is being made in the application of vertical take off and landing to civil aircraft.

Mr. Amery

This is the subject of study and research work both at Royal Aircraft Establishment and in industry.

One example is the agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany for a feasibility study of a Dornier 31 powered with Rolls-Royce R.B.162 engines.

This should produce some valuable information as to the possibilities.

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