Aircraft WT569 Data

WT569
7491M
1953 Hawker Hunter F.1, c/n 41H/665419
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Aircraft WT569, Off airport. Became RAF maintenance airframe 7491M and is now the gate guardian for 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Squadron ATC. Kenfig Hill, Wales , UK, photo by Roger Winser
Roger Winser
Aircraft WT569, Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kefig Hill) Sqn ATC., photo by Derek Flewin
Derek Flewin
Aircraft WT569, Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Sqn ATC., photo by Derek Flewin
Derek Flewin
Aircraft WT569, Previously WT569, seen at 2117 (Kenfig Hill) Sqn ATC in its new livery., photo by Derek Flewin
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
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status De-registered
Owner
Owner Royal Air Force
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Roger Winser, 2013-06-14 18:20:25
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.