1960 Press Photo Experimental Brit-Beetle near Bedford, England - mjc29266

The "flying beetle," an experimental Brit-beetle hopped to a height of 40 feet in four onstration near Bedford, England. The beetle hopped to a height of 40 feet in four seconds. In addition to normal flight, the plane is supposed to be able to over and fly in reverse by directing jet exhausts in different directions. England- Aeronautics - Research

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 10 x 6.25 inches.