Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment
The Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment (AFEE) was a branch of the British Air Ministry, that researched and developed non-traditional airborne applications, such as gliders, rotary wing aircraft, and dropping of personnel and equipment by parachute, in the period 1942–1950.
| Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 February 1942 - 14 September 1950 |
| Disbanded | 14 September 1950 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type | Research establishment |
| Role | Research into Airborne Forces deployment / equipment |
| Part of | Air Ministry |
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