Dunsfold, UK. 23rd Aug, 2014. Dunsfold aerodrome in Surrey holds an annual motor and airshow over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Here Hawker Hunter jet aircraft XL577, owned by Midair Squadron displays on Saturday 23rd Credit: Niall Ferguson/Alamy Live News
The Hunter was the first high-speed jet aircraft, equipped with fully powered flight controls, to enter widespread service within the RAF. As a British designed aircraft, the Hunter was a significant export success and served 22 air forces across the world. In total, 1,972 Hunters were manufactured by the Hawker Siddeley Group. Hunters produce an iconic sound in jet aviation – affectionately known as the ‘Blue Note’ – purportedly created as air passes over and through gun ports, however other RR Avon powered aircraft such as the Canberra also make the sound. Formerly known as “Blue Diamond”, XL577 was first flown for the RAF in 1958 and sold to Delta Jets in 1996. XL577 flew in the Blue Diamond team colours from 2005, although she was never part of the display team.
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Location: Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey UK
Photo credit: © Niall Ferguson / Alamy / Afripics
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