The GLOGO 45 is  a 7.39 cc (0.451 cuin.) radially-ported glow-plug motor whose origins are obscure in the extreme. On architectural grounds, it appears to date from the first year or so of the glow-plug era which began in late 1947. The fact that it is built throughout using Imperial threads and dimensions makes it appear certain that it originated either in Britain or in one of the Commonwealth countries. However, there does not appear to be any record of the engine in any of those countries.

The name of the engine is known because it was stamped in two locations onto what appears to be the final version of the engine, along with a serial number. A companion unit which appears to be an earlier development prototype is unstamped and un-numbered. The engines are notable for the unusual orientation of their front rotary valve (FRV) intakes. They both start very easily and run extremely well. Although a little rough externally, they are constructed to very high engineering standards where it counts.

The advertising record offers a hint (and nothing more) that the GLOGO may represent a late 1948 initiative on the part of a firm called Super Model Aircraft Equipment of 28/39 Queens Road, East Sheen, London S.W. 14.  However, this is only a circumstantial possibility.  If any reader knows more, please get in touch!

A full review and test of the two known GLOGO variants may be found elsewhere on this website.