Aircraft Photo of WB188 | Hawker Hunter F3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #70776
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WB188
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F3
C/n (msn):41H/665401
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Greenham Common (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVI   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
 
Photo Date:31 July 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 70776
Photo Comment

Squadron Leader Neville Duke's world record breaking Hunter F.3 with its unique pointed nose and distinctive overall red scheme. He reached 727.6 mph in the aircraft in 1953. It was brought by road to the 1976 IAT and exhibited in a place of honour in front of a line of operational RAF Hunters.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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