Tag: aviation
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Hawker Dantorp Torpedo Bomber
Hawker Dantorp Torpedo Bomber A development of the Hawker Horsley, the Hawker Dantop was a three seat torpedo bomber built for the Danish Navy. Differences to the Horsley included the fitting of a Armstrong Siddeley Leopard 14-cylinder twin-row air-cooled radial engine, at the time the most powerful radial engine in the world. Additionally, the Dantorp… Read more
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Hawker Sea Fury in Australian Service
Hawker Sea Fury in Australian Service The Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Air Arm operated a total of 101 Hawker Sea Fury fighters. These 101 aircraft were the ones officially taken onto the RAN’s books. Prior to delivery of the first 25 Sea Furies to HMAS Sydney, conversion training was undertaken with Royal Navy aircraft in… Read more
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Sale Victoria Australia
Introduction Sale is a regional city in central Gippsland, eastern Victoria, Australia approximately 215 km east of Melbourne. Sitting along the Thomson River and near the Gippsland Lakes, Sale has long been a hub for agriculture, shipping, defence, and culture. With its rich colonial and military heritage, beautifully maintained historic sites, and thriving arts precinct,… Read more