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Sea Vixen XP924 |
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De Havilland Aviation has
recently completed a major project to fully restore Sea Vixen XP924
to her original 899 Squadron markings and she can be seen here after the
work was completed. She has also received a radio fit to IFR (with full duplicated systems to allow dual radio contact) and has recently received authority to carry the 200 gallon drop tanks - a major step forward in the programme. XP924 remains fully serviceable here at her home in Bournemouth and is maintained to CAA requirements, including the necessary 'ground run' and 'taxi' activities carried out on a regular basis. This is a programme which requires ongoing support and commitment to keep her in the air - if you are interested in corporate sponsorship then please contact us via the link to the left. |
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XP924 was one of the last
Sea Vixens in service. This particular aircraft entered service in 1964
as a FAW.2, seeing active service exclusively with 899 Squadron on
HMS Eagle and at Yeovilton. In 1973 the Vixen went to Llanbedr to
serve as a high-speed radar target with the Royal Aircraft
Establishment. XP924 was subsequently converted by Flight
Refuelling to D3 drone status and served further at Llanbedr in this
capacity from 1986 to 1991 when it was finally withdrawn from service.
This aircraft is unique in terms of being not only the sole example of its type capable of flying, but being the sole representative of its generation of fighters likely to fly in the UK. The Vixen is the fastest ex-military jet in private ownership, and is capable of Mach 1.2. |
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De Havilland Aviation Ltd, Hanger 600, Bournemouth International Airport, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6DQ |
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Tel: +44(0)1202 593600 Fax: +44(0)1202 593800 Email: info2007@dehavillandaviation.co.uk |
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