The Avro 765 was a project for a VTOL lift-fan powered fighter dating back from 1959. Unfortunately not very much is known about it, besides that the air-intake would be located in the dorsal area just behind the cockpit.
As it seems that this project was kinda like a smaller version of the first Harrier, we have thought that it would also be armed with some air-to-ground weaponry, so we added some SNEB podded rockets underwings plus two Firestreak missiles at the wingtip in order to provide it with some air-to-air capabilities. It also seems that originally was intended to be armed with four ADEN 30mm Cannons located at the nose, just like it's contemporary, the Gloster Javelin.
Sources:
1. Midland Publishing - British Secret Projects - Jet Fighters since 1950
2. http://stingraysrotorforum.activeboard.com/t40970957/avro-vtol-and-rotary-wing-projects/
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