British jets of the Cold War.

[CharlesBronson]

Well, it was just a wild idea.

Folland migde light fighter, really small.

 

[Glider]

It was a good idea. An INdian Airforce pilot in a Seahawk had a similar experience and waited for the aircraft to underwater then fired the ejector seat. The water above stoped the seat from firing him into the air but was sufficient to get him out of the plane after which he was saved. I think a USN pilot diid this as well but could be wrong on that.

 

[CharlesBronson]

Talking about carriers, this is the HMS Eagle in 1969 with sea vixens and gannets.

 

[CharlesBronson]

Fairey Delta 2, speed record 1956.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWL2Hq67v4Y

 

[vikingBerserker]

Cool!

 

[CharlesBronson]

Vickers Valiant Mk II in dark camouflage.

 

[CharlesBronson]

Gloster Javelin FAW 1, the first delta in british service.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv2RFV_X1Yg

 

[FlexiBull]

I can remember being at infants school in 1956 when we were all taken outside to hear the sonic bang from the FD2. Don't think it was the actual record breaking flight, but more a bit of a flag waving exercise.

The FD2 had a drooping nose just like Concorde.

 

[CharlesBronson]

It has, actually the british alway said the FD2 helped not only the concorde but also with success of the miarge II as well. My earlier video of the FD2 is no more so I put another one:

http://www.movietone.com/assets/BMN0693/wmv/BMN_66252_3.wmv