Object
Space Museum's HOTOL-Style Transport Plane
A static museum exhibit representing futuristic aviation technology, displayed alongside other historical/futuristic artifacts (Wright Brothers airplane, tethered spacewalk capsule, etc.). Serves as a visual clue for the Doctor to confirm the Space Museum’s setting.
2 appearances
Purpose
Exhibit displaying futuristic aviation technology with horizontal takeoff and landing capabilities
Significance
Confirms Space Museum setting spanning centuries of human space exploration; heightens Doctor's excitement and shifts group from scanner observation to active museum probe
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used