Sea Vixen update

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Re: Sea Vixen update

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As an aside, the Sea Fury FB.11 will probably need a full engine rebuild - I don't think it's been started in a long long time. so don't expect an immediate return to the air.
The Swordfish I is the only one of the four RNHF 'frames gifted to Navy Wings to have had its engine run, let alone fly, since they went civil.... the Chippy is nearing the end of maintenance though so should be flying in the new year.

No official news has been released on Swordfish LS326's future yet either from memory - that might still remain under military ownership at the time of writing.
Mark
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