This was a prototype jet chaser in 1944 and saw some service during the late 1940's, after the war had finished.
Powered by the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine.
Top speed was 492 MPH in level flight.
This is the world's second fastest ever piston engined aircraft, the Martin-Baker MB-5 being quicker at 520 MPH.
There was also a jet powered version.
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