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Neville Duke Flying Wb188 the Hawker Hunter F.3 World Speed Record-Breaker on Final-Approach Landing at Tangmere, UK with Flaps Extended at the End of the Record-Breaking Flight in September 1953 Date: 1953
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1953 Aircraft Exterior External Fastest Segrave Supersonic Tangmere Trophy Wb188 Winners World Record Bomber
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1. Title: "Breaking the Sound Barrier: Neville Duke and the Hawker Hunter F-3 Setting the World Jet Record at RAF Tangmere, UK, 1953" 2. In this photograph, we witness the historic moment as Wing Commander Neville Duke expertly lands the Hawker Hunter F-3, Wb188, at RAF Tangmere in West Sussex, England, following its record-breaking flight in September 1953. Duke had just set a new world jet speed record of 727.6 mph (1,169.5 km/h), surpassing the previous record held by the North American F-86 Sabre. 3. The Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot, wearing his helmet and goggles, skillfully guides the sleek, supersonic fighter jet towards the runway, with the extended flaps providing additional lift and stability during the final approach. The Hawker Hunter F-3, a British post-war military jet, was a significant advancement in aviation technology and represented the UK's commitment to pushing the boundaries of air travel. 4. The image captures the essence of the 1950s aviation era, with the iconic roundel markings of the RAF adorning the wings and fuselage of the aircraft. The Hawker Hunter F-3 had already made history earlier that year by becoming the first British-designed aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight. This achievement earned Duke and his team the Segrave Trophy, a prestigious award for British aviation records. 5. As the Hawker Hunter F-3 comes to a halt on the runway, the excitement of the milestone achievement is palpable. The photograph serves as a testament to the courage, innovation, and determination of the RAF and its pilots during the post-war era, as they continued to push the boundaries of aviation technology and set new records.
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