Where have all the D.H.103 Hornets gone?

[Fareastdriver]

I beleive though I may be wrong that the purpose of destroying surplus military aircraft was to stop them from arriving in Israel. There had been a history of underhand deals by the Israeli government to acquire aircraft and for some reason the British govenment was trying to stop it. The first thing that happened to an aircraft when it was 'struck off charge' was that the mainspars were sawn through.

[norwich]

Two large parts from dH 103 Hornet / Sea Hornet photographed last weekend at London Colney ?

Keith.

[david collins]

Hi larssnowpharter
Great Hornet cockpit photos! Do you recall where this was? I am guessing by the attire of the man showing you the instrument panel, this may have been Hong Kong?? 80 Squadron aircraft? I'd love to see more scans if you have them please.

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Hi Norwich,

The Merlin you have pictured was bought with donations by many of the Hornet pilots, ground crew, myself, and the DH Museum. It is in pretty good condition.

[Steve Bond]

Ian,

Fascinated to hear about your dad flying from St.Davids. A great friend of mine, Doug Turner, did the same so they may well have known each other. Sadly he passed away last year, but not before we had another long chat (recorded on tape) about those days - he loved the Hornet.

I don't suppose you have any photos at St.Davids do you? I have never managed to track any down despite decades of trying.

Regards

Steve Bond

[KiwiBoyZac]

Hopefully all those Hornet fans are still around to see this: Pioneer Aero at Ardmore, New Zealand is restoring Sea Hornet F.20 TT193 to flight.
Classic Wings FB post 150917 by Zac Yates, on Flickr