Sea Fury incident, Yeovilton, 28/4/21 - both crew ok
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Sea Fury incident, Yeovilton, 28/4/21 - both crew ok
Apparently the Sea Fury T.20 has force landed after a problem...
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Navy Wings’ Sea Fury T.20 made a precautionary forced landing in a field next to RNAS Yeovilton following a problem with the engine on a routine training flight this afternoon. Both pilots are safe and well and have been taken to Yeovil district Hospital for a precautionary check-up. The cause is under investigation and both the CAA and Air Accident Investigation Branch have been informed. No further information is available at this time.
Navy Wings reports that one pilot is being detained in hospital overnight for observation.
I agree that the photos look like a write-off, I would guess that an engine failure in a Sea Fury isn't a bundle of fun.
I agree that the photos look like a write-off, I would guess that an engine failure in a Sea Fury isn't a bundle of fun.
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Wasn't a rebuild, it was from over-winter maintenance I believe.
I was lucky enough to blag 30 minutes in the back seat of that aircraft (or another naval Sea Fury?) as "consideration" for free storage for a few months, back in the '80s. It was a memorable flight, but what has stuck in my memory was that the emergency exit procedure for the passenger, triggered by the words "OUT, OUT, OUT", began with 19 turns on a little handle to wind the canopy back, presumably because there was no quick release.
