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Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal. A replacement gun pack rests on a trolley in the foreground, This aircraft is preserved at Jurong in Singapore. (The Royal Small Arms Factory ADEN, ADEN being an acronym for Armament Development ENfield, is a 30 mm revolver cannon used on many military aircraft, particularly those of the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm. Developed post-World War II primarily to meet Air Ministrys requirement for increased lethality in aircraft armament, the cannon is fired electrically and is fully automatic once it is loaded.) Date: circa 1972
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In this evocative photograph, Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085), a historic aircraft of the Singapore Air Defence Command, is seen on the tarmac with a team of armourers diligently preparing for the removal of its ADEN gun pack. The ADEN gun, an acronym for Armament Development ENfield, is a formidable 30 mm revolver cannon that was primarily developed post-World War II to meet the Air Ministry's requirement for increased lethality in aircraft armament. The cannon is fired electrically and becomes fully automatic once loaded. The Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505, previously known as XJ632 and G-9-356, is preserved at Jurong in Singapore. In this image, the armourers are meticulously working to replace the spent gun pack with a fresh one, which is resting on a trolley in the foreground. The worn-out gun pack, having served its purpose, is a testament to the aircraft's past combat readiness. The ADEN gun, a British-designed weapon, was used extensively on various military aircraft, including those of the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm. Its development was a significant milestone in the history of military aviation, providing a substantial increase in firepower and effectiveness for the aircraft it was mounted on. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of military aviation maintenance, with the armourers' focused attention on the intricacies of the gun pack, ensuring the aircraft remains ready for action. The Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505, with its historic significance and impressive weaponry, continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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