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  • Consolidated B-24 Liberator Nose Art Page 2

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Nose Art Page 2

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    Old Hickory

    Old Hickory was a 380th Bomb Group 530th Bomb Squadron s/n 42-40827. It was written off on 1 March 1944  after a crash landing at Fenton, Australia.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Old Hockory
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Old Hockory

    Our Gal III

    Our Gal III a Consolidated B-24J-90-CO s/n 42-100313 of the 5th AF, 22nd BG, 33rd BS

    Consolidated B-24J-90-CO Our Gal III s/n 42-100313 of the 5th AF, 22BG, 33BS
    Consolidated B-24J-90-CO Our Gal III s/n 42-100313 of the 5th AF, 22BG, 33BS

    Peace Offering

    Consolidated B-24M-10-FO, s/n 44-50811, Peace Offering of the 529th BS 380th BG, Okinawa, 1945.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Peace Offering
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Peace Offering

    Pistol Packin’ Mama

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pistol Packin Mama
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pistol Packin’ Mama

    Pleasure Bent

    Consolidated B-24J-75-CO Liberator s/n 42-100157 Pleasure Bent. Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 22nd Bombardment Group (22nd BG) “Red Raiders”, 2nd Bombardment Squadron (2nd BS). On April 18, 1945 during on a bombing mission against Toyohara, this aircraft was hit by flak. After a forced landing with two engines out, she was condemned and later scrapped.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pleasure Bent
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pleasure Bent

    Pug

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pug
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Pug

    Queen Mae

    Queen Mae was a Consolidated B-24J 155-CO s/n 44-40314 319th Bomb Squadron, 90th Bomb Group. The aircraft survived the war and was scrapped in the Philippines

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Queen Mae
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Queen Mae

    Rangy Lil

    Consolidated B-24M-5-CO Liberator Rangy Lil s/n 44-41867 of the 529BS, 380BG, 5th AF

    Consolidated B-24M-5-CO Liberator Rangy Lil s/n 44-41867 of the 529BS, 380BG, 5th AF
    Consolidated B-24M-5-CO Liberator Rangy Lil s/n 44-41867 of the 529BS, 380BG, 5th AF
    Consolidated B-24M-5-CO Liberator Rangy Lil
    Consolidated B-24M-5-CO Liberator Rangy Lil

    Road to Tokyo

    Road to Tokyo a Consolidated B-24J s/n 44-40400 of the 90BG, 319BS, 5th Air Force

    Road to Tokyo Crew of Consolidated B-24J s/n 44-40400 - 90BG, 319BS, 5th Air Force - Pacific Theater circa 1944
    Road to Tokyo Crew of Consolidated B-24J s/n 44-40400 – 90BG, 319BS, 5th Air Force – Pacific Theater circa 1944

    Sandra Kay

    Consolidated B-24D-155-CO Sandra Kay s/n 42-72790 of the 380 BG 530 BS. Delivered to the USAAF on 31 July 1943. Flew 89 missions from Australia and New Guinea with another 34 from the Philippines for a total of 123. Written off on 19 May 1945 after a crash landing at Mindoro in the Philippines.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sandra Kay
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sandra Kay

    She ‘Asta

    Consolidated B-24D-65-CO of the 380BG 530BS. Transferred to the RAAF as A72-5 on 3 March 1944. She’ Asta flew 28 missions before her transfer.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator She'Asta
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator She’Asta
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator She'Asta
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator She’Asta

    Shootin’ Star

    Consolidated B-24J-25-CO Shootin’ Star s/n 42-73249 of the 308 BG 374 BS 14th Air Force. Shootin’ Star was lost on 12 January 1945 to friendly fire when shot down by three Vought Corsairs.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Shootin Star
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Shootin Star

    Six Bitts

    Consolidated B-24J-80-CO Liberator s/n 42-100214 Six Bitts of the 380BG / 529BS. She flew 100 missions, 56 from Australia with another 44 from The Philippines.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Six Bitts
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Six Bitts

    Sleepy Time Gal

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sleepy Time Gal
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sleepy Time Gal

    Snow Job II

    Consolidated B-24J Liberator Snow Job II s/n 44-40572 of the 5BG 31BS. The plane was lost on January 10, 1945 while returning from a bombing mission in the Philippines.

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Snow Job
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Snow Job II

    Squeeze

    Consolidated B-24M Liberator Squeeze s/n 44-42020 of the 308BG, 374BS. The camel mission tally indicates a mission over the “Hump” or Himalayas supplying the Chinese.

    Consolidated B-24M Liberator Squeeze s/n 44-42020 of the 308BG, 374BS
    Consolidated B-24M Liberator Squeeze s/n 44-42020 of the 308BG, 374BS

    Sweet Revenge

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sweet Revenge s/n 42-52648 of the 484BG, 15th Air Force

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sweet Revenge s/n 42-52648 of the 484BG, 15th Air Force
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Sweet Revenge s/n 42-52648 of the 484BG, 15th Air Force

    The Bitch’s Sister

    Consolidated B-24J Liberator The Bitch’s Sister 308BG 375BS, 14th Air Force

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Bitch's Sister 308BG, 14th Air Force
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Bitch’s Sister 308BG, 14th Air Force

    The Carrier Pigeon

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Carrier Pigeon s/n 42-51451 of the 389BG 564BS coded YO-M

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Carrier Pigeon s/n 42-51451 of the 389BG 564BS coded YO-M
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Carrier Pigeon s/n 42-51451 of the 389BG 564BS coded YO-M

    The Horrible Monster

    Consolidated B-24J-175-CO Liberator The Horrible Monster of the 864th BS, 494th BG, 7th AF

    Consolidated B-24J-175-CO Liberator The Horrible Monster of the 864th BS, 494th BG, 7th AF
    Consolidated B-24J-175-CO Liberator The Horrible Monster of the 864th BS, 494th BG, 7th AF

    The Red Ass

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Red Ass
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator The Red Ass

    The Thunder Mug

    Consolidated B-24H Liberator s/n 41-28750 The Thunder Mug 467BG 789BS

    Consolidated B-24H Liberator s/n 41-28750 The Thunder Mug 467BG 789BS
    Consolidated B-24H Liberator s/n 41-28750 The Thunder Mug 467BG 789BS

    Toonerville Trolley

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Toonerville Trolley of the 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron, s/n 42-50731 coded HP-Y

    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Toonerville Trolley of the 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron, s/n 42-50731 coded HP-Y
    Consolidated B-24 Liberator Toonerville Trolley of the 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron, s/n 42-50731 coded HP-Y

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  • de Havilland Sea Hornet

    de Havilland Sea Hornet

    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 in Australian Service

    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