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de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW1 XJ516
de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW1, XJ516
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This photograph showcases the sleek and powerful de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW1, registration XJ516, as it takes to the skies above the English Channel. The Sea Vixen, a British carrier-borne attack aircraft, was developed by de Havilland Aircraft Company in the late 1950s as a successor to the Sea Hawk. The Sea Vixen was a formidable aircraft, designed to operate from the decks of aircraft carriers and provide close air support to ground forces. Its distinctive delta wing design, coupled with its powerful Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engines, gave it exceptional performance and agility. In this photograph, XJ516 can be seen climbing steeply into the overcast sky, leaving a trail of vapor in its wake. The Sea Vixen's large tailfin and arrestor hook are clearly visible, as is the distinctive intake design of its engines. The aircraft's weapons bay doors are open, revealing the internal bomb bay and the four rocket launchers mounted beneath the wings. The Sea Vixen served with the Royal Navy from 1959 until the late 1970s, seeing action in various conflicts and operations. XJ516, like many of its sister ships, was a vital asset in the defense of the United Kingdom and its interests around the world. Today, the Sea Vixen is a cherished part of aviation history, and this photograph is a testament to its enduring legacy as a symbol of British aviation prowess.
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