Royal Navy "Black Cats"

The Royal Navy Historic Flight fly some of the most exciting warbirds and classic jets in the UK. Currently airworthy on the flight are the Sea Fury FB11 and the Sea Hawk FGA6, both products of the Hawker stable.

Sea Fury FB11 VR930 was delivered to the Royal Navy in 1948. She served in front line service with 801 and 801 NAS before being put up for disposal in 1961. In 'retirement' she spent several years at RAF Colerne, and periods at RNAS Yeovilton and Boscombe Down, being used as a spares source for the RNHF's original Sea Fury FB.11 TF956. With the loss of the latter aircraft in 1989 the decision was taken to rebuild VR930 and she was duly moved to British Aerospace's Brough works for restoration to flying standard, eventually joining the RNHF in 1998 in pristine condition.

Sea Hawk FGA6 WV908 is the world's only airworthy Sea Hawk. She served with 807 and 898 NAS both at sea and ashore. Having been "retired" to second line duties and finally storage the aircraft was first restored at RNAS Culdrose between 1977-1978 before joining the RNHF in 1982 at Yeovilton flying breiflt in 1989 before being transferred to Dunsfold for refurbishment. The aircraft reappeared in 1996 only to suffer a cracked jet pipe during that season. She finally made it back to the circuit in 2004 to join the Sea Fury, making their debut together at Yeovilton Air Day in that year

Official Website: http://www.royalnavyhistoricflight.org.uk/ 

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