Aeroplane Monthly 1974-12
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Hawker Tempest V series 2, NV768, nearest the camera in this Aeroplane picture of 1945, is seen with the experimental annular radiator system fitted by Napiers in an attempt to improve the streamlining of its 2,340 h.p. Sabre V engine installation. Later a massive ducted spinner was added. A standard Tempest V series 2, EJ823, flies alongside for comparison.
Aircraft of 781 Squadron over the Isle of Wight in July this year. The formation includes two DH Sea Devons, two DH Sea Herons, two Westland Wessex Mk 5s and a lone DHC1 Chipmunk.
A last look at one of the Thunderbird's Phantom F-4Es photographed by J. M. KUCERA The team is now equipped with Northrop T-38 Talons.