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SAH Kestrel FGA. 1 XS695 - Culdrose
School of Aircraft Handling Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1 XS695. The seventh Kestrel in use as a deck handling training airframe, with the School of Aircraft Handling RNAS Culdrose - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. Date: 1980s / 1990s
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1990s Airframe Deck Eighties Handling Hawker Kestrel Nineties Seventh Siddeley
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This photograph showcases the Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1 XS695, the seventh Kestrel in service with the School of Aircraft Handling at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose during the 1980s or 1990s. The Kestrel, a versatile and agile jet trainer, is seen here in its role as a deck handling training airframe. The School of Aircraft Handling, based at Culdrose, was responsible for training Royal Navy personnel in the essential skills required for handling and deploying aircraft on the decks of aircraft carriers. The Kestrel, with its distinctive red and white chequered markings, sits proudly on the tarmac against the backdrop of the Cornish coastline. The image captures the rugged beauty of the landscape and the raw power of the aircraft, as it prepares for its next training mission. The era of the 1980s and 1990s was a significant time for the Royal Navy, as it transitioned from propeller-driven aircraft to jet technology. The Kestrel, with its advanced capabilities, played a vital role in this transformation. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of aviation at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose and the crucial role that the School of Aircraft Handling played in preparing the next generation of naval aviators. The Kestrel, with its impressive record of service, remains an enduring symbol of the Royal Navy's commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of aviation.
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