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Canadair Sabre F4 XB812
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1953-1991, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1994/1350/A
The Sabre had been introduced as a result of the Korean War of 1950-53, which had pushed further advancement in the design of combat jet aircraft.
Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 WS843
Aircraft & Exhibits, MAY 1954-MAR 1967, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1990/0689/A
The Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 was the ultimate variant of the Meteor night fighter family, combining the most technically advanced avionics suite with a new clear-vision canopy.
Hunting Percival Pembroke C1
Aircraft & Exhibits, JUN 1955-APR 1987, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1987/0277/A
Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.
Hawker-Siddeley Hunter T7A
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1958-2001, Cosford, Hangar Four, X002-9718
The T7A was a dual-control training version of the single-seat Hawker-Siddeley Hunter. The first prototype Hunter trainer flew in July 1955, and featured side-by-side seating for the student pilot and instructor.
English Electric Canberra PR.9
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1960-1992, Cosford, Hangar Four, 1992/0403/A
The Canberra long-range, photo-reconnaissance aircraft was one of several versions of the Canberra bomber, and one of the success stories of the post-war British aircraft industry. Many British-built aircraft were exported and production also took place under licence in the United States of America and Australia.
Short Belfast C.1
Aircraft & Exhibits, JAN 1967-OCT 1978, Cosford, Hangar Four, 78/A/1122
Design of this long-range, strategic transport aircraft began in February 1959, with the first flight in January 1964. Only ten of the originally ordered thirty Belfasts were built, all for the RAF.
British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost T5
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1970-1992, London, Hangar Three/Four, 1994/1344/A
The Jet Provost was the first basic jet trainer in the world to go into service. The T5 was the final development of the Jet Provost and a total of 110 were produced for the RAF. The first was handed over to the Central Flying School on 3 September 1969.
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