F2/2 axial-flow compressor

Made:
1942 in Manchester
maker:
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited
F2/2 axial-flow compressor

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F2/2 axial-flow compressor
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F2/2 axial-flow compressor, made by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. Ltd, Trafford Park, 1942.

Details

Category:
Aircraft Propulsion
Object Number:
Y1995.54.2
Materials:
metal (unknown), wood (unidentified), plastic (unidentified), paint, copper (alloy) and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
Overall: 1450 mm x 1100 mm x 1900 mm, 500 kg
type:
aeroplane engine compressor
credit:
Gift of Mr. L. Uff on behalf of GEC Alsthom