Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 2024-05-08

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Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer - A Unique Twin prototype with a very short landing run

Powered by two Alvis Leonides 531 radial engines, the Twin Pioneer was a high-wing cabin monoplane with a triple fin and rudder assembly and fixed tailwheel undercarriage. The prototype Twin Pioneer, registered G-ANTP, first flew at Prestwick Airport on 25 June 1955. Flight trials proved that the aircraft had a very short landing run and the aircraft was displayed at the September 1955 Society of British Aircraft Constructors Show at Farnborough.

In 1958, the 33rd aircraft was used as a...

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