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de Havilland Sea Hornet

De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930

de Havilland Sea Hornet

The de Havilland Sea Hornet was a navalised version of the Hornet, which incorporated folding wings, fuselage strengthening to allow for the arrested landings and modified landing gear. A total of 79 Sea Hornet F.20s were built.

A night fighter variant incorporated a second cockpit to the rear of the fuselage above the wing trailing edge. The radar operator faced aft under a clear bubble canopy that could be jettisoned in an emergency. The small rotating ASH radar dish was housed under an elongated “thimble” radome in the nose. Production of the Sea Hornet NF.21 came to 72.

The Sea Hornet PR.22 of which 23 were built was a dedicated photo reconnaissance aircraft with the cannon armament removed. Three cameras were installed in the rear fuselage.

Variants

Aircraft Carriers

Naval Air Squadrons

Land Bases

Other Operators

Trial Units and Deployments

Variants of the Sea Hornet

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20

De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype during deck landing Trails on HMS Ocean (long range ship-borne fighter)
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype during deck landing Trails on HMS Ocean (long range ship-borne fighter)
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 Edmonton c1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 Edmonton c1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT189
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX214
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX214
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX214
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX214
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 prototype PX219
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ715 being armed on board HMS Indomitable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ715 being armed on board HMS Indomitable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR856 based at Hal Far Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR856 based at Hal Far Malta
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR837 of 801 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR837 of 801 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT211
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT211
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT202
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT202
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT202
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT202
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 Edmonton c1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 Edmonton c1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT186
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT186
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 with No. 1 engine shutdown and the prop feathered
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 with No. 1 engine shutdown and the prop feathered
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s lining up to take off an aircraft carrier
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s lining up to take off an aircraft carrier
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21

De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VV430
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VV430
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 Prototype PX230
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 of No 809 NAS on HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 of No 809 NAS on HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW967 displayed with wings folded at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW967 displayed with wings folded at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW949 of No 809 Squadron takes off from HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW949 of No 809 Squadron takes off from HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 (in front) and Fairey Fireflies on the flight deck of HMS Vengeance May 1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 (in front) and Fairey Fireflies on the flight deck of HMS Vengeance May 1950
Crashed de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW960 on HMS Eagle
Crashed de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW960 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 cockpit
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 cockpit

de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22

De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VW930
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 with folded wings
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 with folded wings
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 prototype TT187
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VZ655
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VZ655
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 landing on HMS Indomitable in 1950
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 landing on HMS Indomitable in 1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VZ663 being scrapped
de Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 VZ663 being scrapped

Sea Hornet Operations From Aircraft Carriers

HMS Eagle

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
Crashed de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW960 on HMS Eagle
Crashed de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW960 on HMS Eagle

HMS Implacable

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable

HMS Indomitable

De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 landing on HMS Indomitable in 1950
De Havilland Sea Hornet PR.22 landing on HMS Indomitable in 1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet takes off from HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet takes off from HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ715 being armed on board HMS Indomitable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ715 being armed on board HMS Indomitable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952
HMS Indomitable with a Sea Hornet on her flight deck
HMS Indomitable with a Sea Hornet on her flight deck

HMS Ocean

De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype during deck landing Trails on HMS Ocean (long range ship-borne fighter)
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 Prototype during deck landing Trails on HMS Ocean (long range ship-borne fighter)

HMS Vengeance

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 of No 809 NAS on HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 of No 809 NAS on HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 (in front) and Fairey Fireflies on the flight deck of HMS Vengeance May 1950
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF 21 (in front) and Fairey Fireflies on the flight deck of HMS Vengeance May 1950

Airwork Fleet Requirements Unit

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955

728 Fleet Requirements Unit

De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn

801 Squadron

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR837 of 801 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR837 of 801 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron unhooked and wings folded after landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of 801 squadron ranged on deck HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornets F.20s of 801 Squadron in the upper hanger HMS Implacable

806 Squadron

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948

809 Squadron

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW957 of 809 Squadron April 1954 on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW949 of No 809 Squadron takes off from HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW949 of No 809 Squadron takes off from HMS Vengeance
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s of 809 Sqn on HMS Eagle
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952
de Havilland Sea Hornet F2.0 and NF.21 aircraft of 809 Squadron on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable June 1952

Sea Hornets at Land Bases

Gibraltar (HMS Rooke)

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21s including VW957 481J of 809 Sqn on Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VZ708 of 801 Sqn from Implacable over Gibraltar

Hal Far Malta

De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 728 Fleet Requirements Unit, Hal Far, Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR856 based at Hal Far Malta
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 VR856 based at Hal Far Malta
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 at Hal Far Malta 728 Sqn

RNAS Ford (HMS Peregrine)

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20s of No 801 Sqn photographed while based at RNAS Ford
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 801 Squadron, then based at RNAS Ford, landing on HMS Implacable

RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus)

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW955 of 809 Sqn based at RNAS Lee on Solent

RNAS Stretton (HMS Blackcap)

de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF21 VW967 of the Airwork FRU at St Davids making a flypast at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW967 displayed with wings folded at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955
de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 VW967 displayed with wings folded at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1955

Trial Units and Deployments

Winter Trials

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 was sent to Edmonton, Alberta, for winter trials in 1948

International Air Exhibition September 1948

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron, piloted by Lieut Martin, flying over the Peace Bridge, Niagra. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of No 806 Squadron flying over Toronto Island. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 of 806 Naval Air Squadron flying over Niagara Falls. International Air Exhibition September 1948

Other Operators

Australian Service

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1

de Havilland Sea Vampire in Australian Service

de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840

de Havilland Sea Vampire in Australian Service

In preparation for the arrival of the de Havilland Sea Venom, the Royal Australian Navy required an aircraft to enable pilots to transition from the Hawker Sea Fury. With de Havilland Australia already producing the Vampire T.33 for the RAAF, the RAN ordered five Sea Vampire T.34 trainers. These were given serials A79-837 to 841 and delivered in 1954.

The RAN Sea Vampires were operated at HMAS Albatross by 723 Squadron. When 723 Squadron was decommissioned, on 25 October 1956, the Vampire trainers transferred to 724 Squadron.

In the second half of 1955 the RAN ordered one more aircraft (A79-842) which was delivered in March 1957. An additional four Sea Vampires T.22s were imported from the United Kingdom in August 1959; all retaining their British serial numbers (XA101, XA167, XA766 and XG770).

During operation with the RAN, four Sea Vampires were lost due to accidents. Three accidents resulted in the deaths of the pilots, while the other resulted in serious injuries. The last recorded Vampire flight took place on 28 September 1970 and the aircraft were replaced by the CAC Aermacchi MB-326H (Macchi) from October 1970. The remaining six Vampires were sold during 1970-72 with most going to aviation museums.

Photos of the de Havilland Sea Vampire operated by the British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm can be found here.

de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837 being accepted June 1954
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837 being accepted June 1954
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837 crash
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-837 crash
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-838
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-838
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA101
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA101
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 A79-840
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA101
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA101
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA167
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA167
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA167
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XA167
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XG766
de Havilland Sea Vampire T.22 XG766

de Havilland Sea Hornet in Australian Service

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1

de Havilland Sea Hornet in Australian Service

In 1948 a de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 was delivered to Australia for tropical trials. Received by No. 1 Aircraft Depot on 8 June 1948 it was given the Royal Australian Air Force registration A83-1, although this was never applied to the airframe.

On 10 September 1948 it was delivered to ARDU (the Aircraft Research and Development Unit). The Sea Hornet was flown by RAAF pilots for 49 hours on Ministry Of Supply tests before it was returned to No 1AD on October 20 1950. It was returned to de Havilland on 6 March 1951.

de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1
de Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 TT213 RAAF A83-1