HAWKER P.1127 PERFORMS THE FIRST V/STOL OPERATIONS FROM AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER AT SEA [Allocated Title]

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Object description

Trials with a Hawker P.1127 on HMS Ark Royal in Lyme Bay.

Full description

The prototype P.1127 XP 831 executes a series of short take offs and vertical landings, watched by crowds of spectators on Ark Royal's bridge superstructure. The planeguard is a Westland Whirlwind.

Physical description

35mm; 16mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: 1945-1989 (content)
Creator: Admiralty (Production sponsor)
Production date: 1963-02
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 2
Catalogue number: ADM 3304

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