Aircraft Photo of WB188 | Hawker Hunter F3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #883935
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:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:4 April 2012
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto
Photo ID: 883935
Photo Comment

Neville Duke set a new absolute world airspeed record 7 September 1953 flying WB188 at 727.63 mph. He flew from Tangmere and it is only fitting that the aircraft is displayed here. As can be seen in this photo, the crew at the museum take very good care of their exhibits. Here the tail has been removed and the engine is getting some attention.

This photo is copyright © Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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