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WT569
7491M

1953 Hawker Hunter F.1 C/N 41H/665419

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Latest photos of WT569
  • WT569 - Off airport. Became RAF maintenance airframe 7491M and is now the gate guardian for 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Squadron ATC. Kenfig Hill, Wales , UK - by Roger Winser by Roger Winser
  • WT569 - Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kefig Hill) Sqn ATC. - by Derek Flewin by Derek Flewin
  • WT569 - Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Sqn ATC. - by Derek Flewin by Derek Flewin
  • WT569 - Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Sqn ATC in its new livery. - by Derek Flewin by Derek Flewin

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Hawker
Model:Hunter F.1    Search all Hawker Hunter F.1
Year built:1953
Construction Number (C/N):41H/665419
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats:1
Number of Engines:1
Engine Type:Turbojet
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.113

Aircraft

Registration Number:WT569
Alternative Code/Name:7491M
Current Status:De-registered

Owner

Owner:Royal Air Force
Address:,
United Kingdom

User Comments

Roger Winser, 2013-06-14 14:20:25
 This early production Mk.1 was given the s/n WT569 and was the first Hawker Hunter to carry out drop tank trials. The aircraft also carried out aileron and hot climate trials before it became a ground instructional airframe.