daimo_45
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For over 50 years Pyestock was at the forefront of gas turbine development. It was probably the largest site of its kind in the world. V bomber, Harrier and Tornado engines were tested on site. The power of the air house allowed Concorde's engines to be tested at 2,000 mph. Every gas turbine installed in Royal Navy ships was checked here; captured Soviet engines were discreetly examined.
NGTE Pyestock closed down in 2000 and decommissioned to make way for a business park.
This was my third visit to Pyestock and my second time getting chased out by sec. Blame sec for the lack of pictures!
Air house dials by Daimo_45, on Flickr
Air house control panel by Daimo_45, on Flickr
Air house control panel by Daimo_45, on Flickr
Control desk by Daimo_45, on Flickr