Apparently the aircraft used in this were modified Sea Venoms, rebuilt to resemble Sea Vixens but smaller so this could be exhibited at the Royal Tournament. They had electric motors so they could move about. They were nicknamed Vixettes and some survived as gate guardians.
Thank you, I was thinking that ground crew must've all been 7ft plus! Quite an engineering feat too for the apprentices, these are basically two prototype airframes.
My father was affiliated with Naval Aviation. He was a Petty Officer on the USS Nimitz during Operation Desert Storm. He worked with the Blue Angels during that time. True story.
Apparently the aircraft used in this were modified Sea Venoms, rebuilt to resemble Sea Vixens but smaller so this could be exhibited at the Royal Tournament. They had electric motors so they could move about. They were nicknamed Vixettes and some survived as gate guardians.
that's why they looked so small
Thank you, I was thinking that ground crew must've all been 7ft plus! Quite an engineering feat too for the apprentices, these are basically two prototype airframes.
I have seen one still image of one of these previously and have always wanted to know more about them. Thank you for posting!
Very interesting, never knew of this. Thanks for the information 👍🏼
That explains why they have the Hermes letter.
My father was affiliated with Naval Aviation. He was a Petty Officer on the USS Nimitz during Operation Desert Storm. He worked with the Blue Angels during that time. True story.
My first aircraft at Hms Heron aka RNAs Yeovilton were mk2 Sea Vixens on 767 squadron at later at NASU
great piece of history
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