Napier-Heston Racer
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The Napier-Heston Racer, also known as the Heston Type 5 Racer or Heston High Speed Aircraft J.5,[1] was a British single-seat racing monoplane developed in the 1940s. It was conceived by D. Napier & Son Ltd. and built by the Heston Aircraft Company. The purpose of this aircraft was to attempt a World Air Speed Record. The project was funded by William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield.[2]
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Type 5 Racer | |
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Napier-Heston Racer at Heston airfield, c. 1940 | |
Role | Single seat racing monoplane |
Manufacturer | Heston Aircraft Company Ltd |
First flight | 12 June 1940 |
Retired | 1940 |
Number built | 1 |
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