The Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, 1939-1945. The Gloster-Whittle E.28/39, W4041/G, piloted by Squadron Leader J Moloney, takes off from Farnborough for a test flight. The E.28/39 was the first Allied jet aircraft, making its initial flight in May 1941. It remained with the RAE until 1946, when it was presented to the Science Museum, London.Devon S A(Flt Lt), Royal Air Force official photographer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Source record
