Unpainted SB.3 WF632 during its first flight on August 12, 1950, clearly showing the search radar scanner mounting in the lower nose

SB.3 WF632, from any angle, not an attractive-looking aeroplane!

Left, top to bottom: Sturgeon S.1; Sturgeon TT.2 (and front and plan views); Sturgeon TT.3; SB.3.

The first Sturgeon variant was, in the Author’s opinion, an attractive aircraft and this delightful view enhances that feeling. Note the camera positions on the bottom fuselage just beyond the wing trailing edge.

View of the first SA.1 prototype, RK787, photographed in June 1946 around the time of its first flight.

A view of TT.2 TS4S8 on a sortie out of Sydenham. With the elongated nose, turret and other protuberances, the target-tug Sturgeon now had workmanlike appearance

Aerial view of TT.2 TS475 showing the guards and guides for the tow line.

The impressive wing fold mechanism demonstrated by an SA.1, showing just how much the aeroplane could tuck itself in.

TT.2 front the front, showing the neat wing fold. The nose could also fold downwards to decrease the length.

View of the first SA.1 prototype, RK787, photographed in June 1946 around the time of its first flight.

TT.2 TS475 served as the ‘prototype’ TT.3.

A Sturgeon TT.2 making a take-off from a carrier.

The Fleet Air Arm night fighter development of the Sturgeon with two AJ.40s. Was this the S.41/SA.3?