Friday F4
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de Havilland Sea Hornet navalized, carrier-capable variant of Hornet, British twin-engine piston fighter developed during WW2 as long-range escort fighter for potential Pacific ops against Japan. The war ended before it saw combat there, but the design proved exceptional.
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This one had my name painted on the side.
Now on static display at Ulster Aviation Society, Long Kesh.
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January 1946. First flight of the first prototype Supermarine Seafang Type 382 F Mk.31. A Spiteful F.XV (RB520) powered by a 2,375 hp Griffon 61 engine, equipped with five-bladed constant-speed Rotol airscrew and sting-type arrester hook. Only 9 built.
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F4K about to launch from Ark Royal.
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F4K,FGR.1 in Afterburner
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Navy Jets - De Havilland Sea Venom. Art by Ken Farmer
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F4K on the Cat prepared to launch HMS Ark Royal.
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Phantom take-off, HMS Ark Royal. Art by Graham Henderson.
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Hunter GA.11, circa 1973
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