Hawker Hunter at Goodwood Aeroclub

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Went by yesterday and had a look round the Hunter at Goodwood and noticed it had the hook for arrester gear at the rear, i thought the carrier based versions were called Sea Hawks? Or did land versions have hooks?

Took a couple of shots with the Sierra XR4i which was a similar colour.

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Eric Mc said:

The Royal Navy did indeed operate a number of variants of the Hunter - some of which were fitted with arrestor hooks. However, none were operated off aircraft carriers. The Hunter was never designed as a ship borne aircraft.

The Hawker Sea Hawk was an older design and WAS designed as a naval fighter.

What version is this one Eric?

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Crossflow Kid said:

Good job you parked your car in the way otherwise we might be able to see the aircraft.
The one of the boot spoiler I especially like.

Sorry for having the old banger in shot, i will nip up at the weekend and take some more photos without the car for you.

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HarryW said:

Didn't realise you still had the old jelly mould Tony,

Hello mate,got the Sierra back on the road last year, full story here if you fancy a read.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...


You got the Cerb back on the road yet?

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HarryW said:

Sadly still laid up, haven't had the time for the last couple years, I've been away again, only got back on Tues off again in a couple of weeks. I have promised myself to get it up and running this year though, once I've settled the tax man! Have you Still got the Tam?

Yes, still got it,all legal, but not used much, fallen out of love with it to be honest, needs a few bob thrown at it, been in and out of work for the last 3 years so not had the money to spend on it. They are going up in value, so will sit on it for the time being.