Tempest Mk.II MW763 to debut at Eastbourne?

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Tempest Mk.II MW763 to debut at Eastbourne?

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Spotted on the Key Publishing forum, posted by Prop Strike: http://thisisflight.net/2022/07/05/unfl ... urne-2022/
Unflown Hawker Tempest slated to perform at Airbourne 2022
05/07/2022

The Eastbourne International Airshow, also known as Airbourne, has announced a Hawker Tempest for their 2022 flying programme – an announcement that raised eyebrows, given no Tempests are currently flying.

The aircraft was included in the show’s full flying participation list, posted to their website on Tuesday 5th July. It did not give specific details given on the aircraft’s owner or identity. There are currently several Tempest restoration projects ongoing around the world, including one in the UK: Tempest Mk.II MW763/G-TEMT, which last flew in 1969, and is being restored at Sywell by Air Leasing. The aircraft was rolled out in May 2021, suggesting that it was almost ready to fly, with the operators saying at the time that she was only waiting for work to be completed on her engine. However, despite rumours she would perform at several airshows that year, the aircraft’s first flight never came and no further updates on the project were posted.

Over the last few months, rumours that the aircraft will be ready to perform at shows towards the end of the 2022 season had begun to circulate, but no event has publicly confirmed its participation. Airbourne’s website, which almost certainly refers to Air Leasing’s aircraft, appears to confirm that a first flight is very near, and its airshow debut is just weeks away.

Among the other aircraft added to Airbourne’s line up on Tuesday was a Hawker Fury Mk.II. One of these is currently airworthy, operated by Anglia Aircraft Restorations, but the aircraft is a relatively rare sight on the airshow circuit. Given the rarity of both aircraft, and the close links between them, it may be the organisers’ intention for both types to fly together during the show – although the published aircraft list does not mention this possibility.

Both aircraft will fly on three out of the four show days: Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August.
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Exciting stuff - she is a beautiful machine - they are busy boys at AL they have only just flown the gorgeous FRXIV!

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I found a photo in this tweet:


It's looking pretty good if you ask me...

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Archer wrote:
Sun 10 Jul 2022, 3:57 pm
I found a photo in this tweet:
Air Leasing released these images over a year ago:



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Looks like I missed those, that’s what happens when you don’t do Facebook. Thanks!

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FlyPast magazine February 2022(?) issue:
ImageFlyPast magazine February 2022 issue by Zac Yates, on Flickr
ImageFlyPast magazine February 2022 issue by Zac Yates, on Flickr
ImageFlyPast magazine February 2022 issue by Zac Yates, on Flickr

G-TEMT Sywell 240521 Daisy Grace via Facebook:
ImageG-TEMT Sywell 240521 Daisy Grace 1 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
ImageG-TEMT Sywell 240521 Daisy Grace 2 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
ImageG-TEMT Sywell 240521 Daisy Grace 3 by Zac Yates, on Flickr
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Unfortunately I've heard the Tempest has been scrubbed from the programme. Hopefully we get more positive news soon :slight_smile:
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Almost four months on from this optimistic scheduled appearance, does anyone know what has been keeping this firmly on terra ferma? It was showed to the world on Facebook back in 2021 with a post saying it was only waiting for the completion of work on the Centaurus VI - is this the problem, or have other problems reared their heads?

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The latest issue of Classic Wings magazine says it's "due to fly" before the Canadian example, but no further detail is given.
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I haven't seen this posted anywhere but spotted yesterday on FB. Looks like engine testing has begun.



Apologies if anyone is not on Facebook but I was not able to locate the video anywhere else.

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I hope it's running on a few more cylinders before they fly it....
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In shadowy silent distance grew the iceberg too....

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