2. Aircraft

IWM Duxford

Ross and I had a superb day at the Imperial War Museum Duxford 20 odd years after our first visit. The sound of warbirds flying all day just added to the atmosphere. The vehicles in the Land Warfare building are in the Military Vehicles folder. 10/5/2022
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    The Javelin was succeeded in the interceptor role by the English Electric Lightning, a supersonic aircraft capable of flying at more than double the Javelin's top speed, which was introduced into the RAF only a few years later. The Javelin served for much of its life alongside the Lightning; the last Javelins were withdrawn from operational service in 1968 following the introduction of successively more capable versions of the Lightning. This airframe is a FAW 9 variant, A total of 118 FAW 7s refitted with the revised wing and engines with reheat, of the Mk 8., 44 of these were fitted with refuelling probes as FAW 9F/R. AI.17 radar installed.
    Not in a good position for photos is XV474, a McDonnell Douglas Phantom F4M in 74 Sqn markings. Also displayed are some of its armaments.
    The F4 is in "Charlie" fit which is two under wing Sgt Fletcher fuel tanks, it also has a gun pod fitted on the centre line pylon. I have flown twice in the back of one of these going supersonic on the second trip.