Aladdin
Aladdin Industries Ltd.
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History
Mr. C. Jeffries, of Shirley, Warwickshire, designed a radio controlled target in response to a 1940 requirement by the Air Ministry Directorate of Training. Construction of the prototype was entrusted to Jeffries employer, Aladdin Industries, of Greenford, Middlesex, manufacturers of paraffin lamps, radiators and similar products. Flight testing began on 20th June 1941 at Fairey Aviations Great West Aerodrome, but was not a success and the project was abandoned.
Company References
- Sitting Ducks and Peeping Toms, Michael I. Draper (Air Britain Publications, 2011)
- http://www.aladdinlamps.info/history.htm
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin-Jeffries Target | 1941 | Proto | 1 | 1E radio controlled target | 1 |
Project References
- Sitting Ducks and Peeping Toms, Michael I. Draper (Air Britain Publications, 2011)
Production Details and Type Description
Aladdin-Jeffries Target
Technical details unknown. One aircraft only, no c/n or serial.
Technical details unknown. One aircraft only, no c/n or serial.
Total Aladdin Production1