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The Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine that powers the iconic Harrier Jet has been in production for a surprisingly long time. Read about its development here.

The vertical take-off and landing-capable Harrier served in the U.K.'s Royal Air Force for five decades from 1969 to 2011. But why was it retired?

An unsung hero just turned 100 and is being awarded for his work during the second world war and his contribution to lifechanging medical inventions.

All, the garage isn’t a nice place to be at present due to the cold weather. Of course, I could start insulating it and getting a heater, but spring will be here soon enough I guess. With the above in mind, I’m looking for recommendations for books to read. Anything relating to models, model engineering, or engineering in general. A few books I’ve enjoyed are: The Amateur’s Lathe (Sparrey) - Good to dip in and out of. A Man and His Lathe (Sparrey) - Quaint, but some good tips. Not Much ...

9th February 2021 10:37 am 9th February 2021 10:37 am Beatrice Shilling’s engineering fix to a major design flaw in World War Two Hurricane and Spitfire fighter plane engines contributed to the eventual outcome of the Battle of Britain. Written by Nick Smith It was only a brass washer in the shape of a thimble. But it stopped Britain’s Merlin engine carburettors flooding in temporary negative-g manoeuvres such as a nosedive or inverted flight. While the RAF toiled over a long-term solut...