I think realistically the Sea Vixen is not an option – the expense of getting it repaired is one thing but the running costs would be considerable too.  Generally speaking I think the classic jet options are pretty limited in what can realistically be run by a charity (the Vulcan was an exceptional case).

If I remember correctly the Sea Hawk was grounded after a problem with the jet pipe – I seem to remember exhaust gases got into places they shouldn’t and caused damage?  The Navy Wings website has the following: “She is currently in dehumidified storage at RAF Shawbury awaiting development and funding of a Return to Flight programme.”  So by the sound of it – the Sea Hawk is an option.

Glad to see that the crew got out ok.  I guess that given enough money the airframe is repariable (let’s face it aircraft have be ‘rebuilt’ from less promising starts).  The question really is “do they try?” as others have said maybe focus efforts elsewhere.

That looks good to me – nice to see another Spitfire in a more unusual scheme.

Two seat Spitfire G-BMSB has just gone over the house – looks to be on a trip from Biggin Hill down to the memorial at Capel-Le-Ferne.

Percival Proctor just gone over the house – looking at flight radar it came out of Headcorn.  Presumably it’s G-ANXR (no registration showing on flight radar but that seems the most likely aircraft).

An interesting price of Stirling news:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-51249752

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/stirlign-bomber-bk716-found-holland-1-6486162

It looks like the remains of BK716 will be recovered (along with the remains of the crew) from the Markermeer.