This just in from Lee Howard:-
“Just to let you know that the Royal Navy Historic Flight here at Yeovilton have, for once, had some luck on their side this week. On Monday Sea Fury FB.11 VR930 made its first flight since having its Bristol Centaurus engine completely rebuilt by Ricardo Engineering at Shoreham. The aircraft, in the hands of Cdr Dave MacKay, flew for 1 hr 20 mins and flew several times yesterday in preparation for a planned low-key display at this weekend’s Yeovilton Air Day.
Not content with that, at 15.30 this afternoon Sea Hawk FGA.6 WV908 took to the skies again for the first time since being grounded in 1997. Lt Cdr Russ Eatwell, on his first flight on type, flew the aircraft in beautiful weather conditions for just under an hour and this too is hoped to make a limited display this weekend.”
Mark
By: stringbag - 16th September 2004 at 19:55
I think aside from the RNHF there are only two airworthy.
Interesting stat. The last time a Sea Fury and Sea Hawk were flown together was 1986 🙂
By: trumper - 16th September 2004 at 19:48
Lets hope the pilot realises his lack of time and experience on type and keeps it simple and safe.
If they get the 3 Swordfish up and Duxfords static gets completed maybe we could have 4 parked up at a Legends some point soon,how many years ago was that last seen?.
How many flyable swordfish are there left in the world now?
Well done to them all at RNHF 😀
By: stringbag - 16th September 2004 at 18:50
They did a practice today.
😀 about sums it up.
By: Bucc Driver - 16th September 2004 at 18:25
Both aircraft are due to display at yeovilton between 1 and 2 on Saturday.
By: stringbag - 16th September 2004 at 16:53
Why Not? The are scheduled to fly at Biggin Hill around 1700 on Saturday, which will probably mean they will fly at Yeovilton early on in the flying programme, then go straight to Biggin and nitestop there ready for their Sunday slot which is around 1545.
I think that is how it will go 🙂
By: ALBERT ROSS - 16th September 2004 at 16:22
I take it this means that they will not be at Biggin Hill 🙁 But well done for finally getting them back into the air 😀 😀 😀
Why Not? The are scheduled to fly at Biggin Hill around 1700 on Saturday, which will probably mean they will fly at Yeovilton early on in the flying programme, then go straight to Biggin and nitestop there ready for their Sunday slot which is around 1545.
By: Stieglitz - 16th September 2004 at 15:31
I think if all goes to plan they will display at both Yeovilton and Biggin this weekend 🙂
Please post pics if they attend. Great news! 😀
J.V.
By: danohagan - 16th September 2004 at 15:06
Excellent news. Can’t wait to see them. What chance of one or both being at Duxford in October?
By: Black Knight - 16th September 2004 at 15:02
Hoping to see them at Yeovilton.
By: TempestNut - 16th September 2004 at 12:59
The weekend is suddenly looking better 😀 😀 😀
Now where is that map of south London. Any one know the best way into Biggin these days??? 🙂 🙂 🙂
By: jbs - 16th September 2004 at 12:50
I think if all goes to plan they will display at both Yeovilton and Biggin this weekend 🙂
Whoo hoo !!!!!!!! 😀 😀 😀
Excellent news, I’ll be able to show off my piccies at the Forum “do” on Sunday then for anyone who wants a peek
By: stringbag - 16th September 2004 at 12:40
I think if all goes to plan they will display at both Yeovilton and Biggin this weekend 🙂
Just back from Yeovilton now and WV908 was flying once more on a test flight.
It also flew a short display practice 🙂
By: Gareth Horne - 16th September 2004 at 11:07
That is good news, its certainly time the RNHF had something to celebrate.
Looking forward to seeing the photographs from the Yeovilton show on here next week then!
By: Arabella-Cox - 16th September 2004 at 09:54
Try this.
http://www.avia.freeserve.co.uk/RNHF2.jpg
Mark
Magnificent pictures, thanks for posting the link Mark. Congratulations to all at RNHF, I’m absolutely delighted for them.
By: Manonthefence - 16th September 2004 at 09:01
Hmmmm Yeovilton on Saturday is looking very tempting
By: DazDaMan - 16th September 2004 at 08:51
Great news 🙂
By: DGH - 16th September 2004 at 08:50
Great News – Cant wait to see the Sea Hawk again. Probably wont get to see it till next year – that’ll give me something to look forward to. 🙂
By: dodrums - 16th September 2004 at 08:33
wonderful news
K
By: Septic - 15th September 2004 at 23:45
Thanks, Mark 12
Lets hope the Historic Flight can now look forward to a bright future of operations after the tragic and frustating past few years.
Septic.
By: turbo_NZ - 15th September 2004 at 23:03
Try this.
http://www.avia.freeserve.co.uk/RNHF2.jpg
Mark
Excellent !!
Thanks, Mark.
The cartridge starter reminds me of a whale blow hole !! 😀
Ain’t they just a beautiful pair !!!! 🙂
TNZ
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