North East Land, Sea and Air Museums receive 100 Sqn Hawk

On May 13, 2024, a ceremony was held at the North East Land, Sea and Air Museums (NELSAM) to unveil a former 100 Sqn RAF Hawk T1 as a new exhibit.The aircraft, XX265/CP, had suffered two bird strikes during its service with the squadron, and became a 'hangar queen' before going into storage at RAF Shawbury, Shropshire. Subsequently, it was identified as a potential airframe for the Red Arrows before being allocated to NELSAM. The preparation and transportation of the