The prototype AMES Type 80, codenamed Greed Garlic, was built at RAF Bard Hill in 1953. Here it is seen during the preparations to start it up for the first time.
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Unknown RAF or RRE photographer
circa 1954 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P,+1954-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
Air Publication 10/3401