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Old 11-05-2009, 12:35 PM   #1
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The Hiller XVT-8 was a design concept for a one-man VTOL aircraft. A full-scale mockup was built, and has been on display at the Hiller Aerospace Museum. The two postings below have a number of photos taken in 2004 and 2009 (the display has been changed significantly).

http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=3594

http://up-ship.com/blog/?p=3623
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Old 11-05-2009, 01:11 PM   #2
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiller_VXT-8

Back in the 50's they were inventing some interesting stuff.
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Old 11-05-2009, 01:40 PM   #3
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Fascinating stuff!
PS; Alb, Y dun shop it in your avatar?
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