NGTE Pyestock, the old friend – Cells 1&2
The second in a series of postings on NGTE Pyestock, walking through the buildings one by one. First post here: NGTE Pyestock Power Station
Returning to Pyestock is always a pleasure. I have mentioned before, my extensive and numerous trips, here is another!
Built in 1957 and decommissioned circa 2002, Cells 1 & 2 are by no means the earliest test areas on site. The Plant House, for one example, predates Cells 1 & 2 by at least 6 years.
The cells were used for both altitude and general running tests on both turbine and ramjet engines. Cell 1 was mainly used for free jet testing of Ramjets and altitude tests. Other information about this building seems vague, and I seem to have misplaces Ian McKenzies invaluable book, "Pyestock: from RAE to QuinteQ" I will update with a proper history/info section as and when I can...
A view from the exhauster, down on to Cells 1 and 2
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- Make trouble, question everything.
- Collapsing into bed at almost 4 am after a successful nights urbex!
- Hey dad
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