Sea Hawk

I took a few photographs of the Sea Hawk F2 WF295 cockpit at East Fortune today as I thought someone was looking for a particular panel photo. I have posted one or two here and can supply the rest by email if anyone is interested. The paint is flaking at the nose decal and the original colour before it was incorrectly painted can now be seen. It’s the first time that I have seen the cockpit open for many years and the aroma is very nostalgic

I SHOULD POINT OUT THAT THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN FROM OUTSIDE THE COCKPIT. The cockpit was not open far enough to allow access even if anyone had wanted to climb in.

horror! shock!

you put her clothes back on, what will i do now!:eek:

nice job, and yes i will finish the profile, that is a promise

Here is a recent picture of the Sea hawk at Gatwick Aviation Museum; as can be seen it has had a repaint and most of the marking have been re-applied.

Nice HMS Eagle scheme 🙂

Jon

They need to mark more than the two..

Nope bollox to that Peter they need to open the bloody cockpit up like they had done years ago. I remember sitting in these cockpits as a young boy. Im still here just. But its the HSE that puts the rules into effect I guess its how you interpret them that matters.

Here is a recent picture of the Sea hawk at Gatwick Aviation Museum; as can be seen it has had a repaint and most of the marking have been re-applied.

public thank you.

hi robert,

the most perfect side view of the gunsight and bracket in situ, thank you again, i owe you.

hi robert,

sent you an email:D

No, the others will be fine – I dont have any problems with similar instruments in my stock.

Some altimeters suffer, but not many of that type. The Mk 4 compass has a small ‘flag’ top right that is radioactive. The rest is OK.

Bruce

They need to mark more than the two..

hi robert,

it was me looking for the images, level from port side, gun sight and mounting and all visible bits and pieces.

You will note that 2 dials have been marked with warning stickers. Which is no doubt why the canopy is normally closed

Thanks Rob.

Hi Rob,
Thanks for sharing these pics. Always nice to get a look in the Cockpits where possible.

Bill T.

Regular readers of the ONLY official RNHF website will be aware that it was not the cartridge starting system as a whole that was the problem, but the ageing cartridges themselves. Needless to say, the aircraft is (or will be when it returns to Yeovilton in March) fully serviceable, as is the engine.

Tests are currently underway on the remaining stock of cartridges, and RNHF remain hopeful that a small batch may be released again in time for the 2007 season. Keep checking back on the site for updates……like last night’s one.

Here’s hoping, I would endeavour to make a special trip over from Northern Ireland to get a presentable start-up photograph!

Cheers

Eric

Regular readers of the ONLY official RNHF website will be aware that it was not the cartridge starting system as a whole that was the problem, but the ageing cartridges themselves. Needless to say, the aircraft is (or will be when it returns to Yeovilton in March) fully serviceable, as is the engine.

Tests are currently underway on the remaining stock of cartridges, and RNHF remain hopeful that a small batch may be released again in time for the 2007 season. Keep checking back on the site for updates……like last night’s one.

Sorry chaps, I am sure it’s me, but what exactly does “ya restoration project” refer to please?

Sorry Steve, me being a donut and typing too fast again saying words to myself as I type!!! “ya restoration project” should have been “Your restoration project” all can be seen at www.gatwick-aviation-museum.co.uk and click on the Canberra page. Bex

Sorry chaps, I am sure it’s me, but what exactly does “ya restoration project” refer to please?

Whatever system of starting is devised, it will not be as impressive as the plume of black smoke emitted when using the current method!

Cheers

I certainly agree with that, and the same goes for the sound.
I thought that the Hunter T7/T8/GA11 cartridge start was loud, until I heard WV908 at Kemble 😮 😀

WV908 is airworthy and is infact part of the RNHF, not sure how it’s got to Duxford as its not flying at present as they are trying to find a new way to start the engine as the old system was considered unsafe.

Their is noting wrong with cartridge start system (think big revolver), sadly the same cannot be said for the cartridges which are sadly past the old sell by date! Whatever system of starting is devised, it will not be as impressive as the plume of black smoke emitted when using the current method!

Cheers

Thanks to all the replies. I should have realised it was the RNHF aircraft, before I asked the question.

Freebird

Thats not as embarrassing as putting ya restoration projects “birthday” up in the 2007 Anniverseires thread then after 3 days of it being posted you realise that you cant add up and you are a year out!!!! Bex

Sea Hawk

Thanks to all the replies. I should have realised it was the RNHF aircraft, before I asked the question.

Freebird