Jet Propelled Flying Wing Demonstration in Flight. A view of the Armstrong Whitworth, Tailless, jet propelled "Flying Wing", in flight, at speed, during its first public test flight, today December 16, showing the long sweep back of its wing. Squadron Leader Eric Franklin, 27, chief test pilot for Armstrong Whitworth, today, December 16, demonstrated the jet near Rugby, Warriors. This bodyless flying wing, costing ?200,000 with a fully laden take-off weight of 33,000 pounds, is powered by two Ro