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Old 29th Nov 2020, 18:25
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Originally Posted by Compass Call
Is there any news on the fate of the Sea Vixen?
Yes, and sadly not good.

https://navywings.org.uk/sea-vixen-update-5/

I quite understand the reasoning, and it's pretty difficult to argue with but personally I think it's a shame.

It was the last big (ish), loud, fast, all-British jet still flying and had some serious display presence.
Accusations of bias will be cheerfully accepted.

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