Four turbo jets providing power at cruising speed are housed in 'tailplane' together with their auxiliary equipment. Magnetic bolts, solenoid actuated, engage pod flange to lock on for flying. Rocket fuel and pumps. Ram-air turbine gives emergency electrical power. Rocket fuel oxidant.
Hydraulic legs raise main fuselage clear of pod for unloading operations.
Overhead lighting strip. Equipment for fuelling, maintenance and electronic checking of rescue gear. Inner stressed wall gives great strength to light frame and outer skin. Sliding hatch to inspection pit. Inspection spot light and oxygen cylinders.