Tag: Aircraft
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Blackburn Cubaroo Torpedo Bomber
Blackburn Cubaroo Torpedo Bomber The Blackburn Cubaroo was designed in response to a British Air Ministry request for a coastal defence torpedo bomber. The aircraft was to have a long range, (800 miles – 1,300km) and be capable of carrying a full-sized 21-inch torpedo. It was thought at the time that this size weapon would… Read more
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de Havilland Sea Hornet in Australian Service
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… Read more
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Douglas F5D Skylancer
Douglas F5D Skylancer Developed as an all-weather version of the Douglas F4D, the F5D Skylancer first flew on 21 April 1956. It used a more powerful engine (Pratt & Whitney J57 – the first 45kN thrust class turbojet engine). Compare to the F4d, the wing was thinner, but more reinforced, the fuselage was area-ruled, reducing… Read more