Hawker Sea Fury TT.20 operated by DLB

Hawker Sea Fury in West German Service

Hawker Sea Fury in West German Service

Between 1959 and 1960, WestGermany purchased ten Hawker Sea Fury T.20 aircraft for conversion target tugs. Operated by DLB (Deutscher Luftwaffen Beartungsdienst) they were converted to their new role in Germany and designated Sea Fury T.20S. An additional six were purchased in 1962 with a further one acquired from the Netherlands. They were retired in 1970.