Aircraft Photo of N260X | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 | AirHistory.net #504020
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N260X
Other Marks:33
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):41H/636334
Location
City / Airport:Merced - Regional / Macready FieldMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KMCE   IATA: MCE   Local: MCE   Other: -
Event:Merced West Coast Antique Fly In 1974
 
Photo Date:1 June 1974 to 2 June 1974
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 504020
Photo Comment

Taken on strength with the Royal Australian Navy in 1952 as WH587. Retired in 1963 and exported to U.S. in 1965. In 1967 it was raced in the Silver Unlimited Air Race at Reno and won. It is currently located at Auburn, California. The FAA registration has expired, but at last report it is having maintenance performed for return to airworthy condition.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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