Today we performed a test of the Alpha flight first stage. The four Reaver engines performed 35 seconds of thrust vector control maneuvers, challenging the flame deflectors to constrain all that Reaver power! Today's test was a major step in Firefly's march to first flight. | Firefly Aerospace

Fairey Firefly — the Royal Navy’s hard-hitting carrier aircraft. Fast, long ranged, and versatile, the Firefly served in strike and reconnaissance roles during the final years of WWII. ✈️⚓ #WWII #AviationHistory #NavalAviation #WarPlanes | WW2 Sky Stories

Fairey Firefly Mk.6 – Griffon 74 Naval Fighter in Action The Fairey Firefly Mk.6 was one of the final and most powerful variants of the British naval fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Griffon 74, the Mk.6 carried a two-seat crew, folding wings, and rugged landing gear for carrier operations. #FaireyFirefly #FireflyMk6 #NavalAviation #WWIIAircraft #BritishAircraft #GriffonEngine #MilitaryFacts #DefenseTech #ModernWarfare #GlobalMilitary #Battlefield #JustFlowTime | J