Hunter Prototype/F3
The original Hawker P.1067 Hunter prototype WB188 at Tangmere. This aircraft first flew on 20th July 1951 in the hands of famous Hawker chief test pilot Neville Duke. In 1953 it was modified for an attempt on the world air speed record. Changes included installation of a new re-heated Avon engine, pointed nose, streamlined windscreen and revised air brakes. In this form it was re-designated as Mk.3 Hunter, the only example of this mark and successfully broke the record at 727 mph with Duke as pilot. Now preserved at Tangmere still in F.3 configuration minus the streamlined windscreen. Unfortunately a bit hemmed in for photography but wonderful and historic exhibit.
Hunter Prototype/F3
The original Hawker P.1067 Hunter prototype WB188 at Tangmere. This aircraft first flew on 20th July 1951 in the hands of famous Hawker chief test pilot Neville Duke. In 1953 it was modified for an attempt on the world air speed record. Changes included installation of a new re-heated Avon engine, pointed nose, streamlined windscreen and revised air brakes. In this form it was re-designated as Mk.3 Hunter, the only example of this mark and successfully broke the record at 727 mph with Duke as pilot. Now preserved at Tangmere still in F.3 configuration minus the streamlined windscreen. Unfortunately a bit hemmed in for photography but wonderful and historic exhibit.