ron evans Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 A friend called me before Christmas to say he'd seen a big aeroplane on a transporter making its way up the lane to Manmoel. Must have been quite a job given the way the narrow lane twists and turns. All he could tell me was it looked like a fighter and was in camouflage, so after the festivities I made my way towards Manmoel and about a mile north of our old flying site at Penyfan there it was, on a small farm, nestling among the trees, a Hawker Hunter. Although it was wet and misty I got a pic of WT720, and when I got home did a quick Google to find the Hunters history. Entering service as E408 with the R.D.A.F between 1956 and 1974, it then returned to Hawkers before being allocated for display at Brawdy, Cranwell and finally R.A.F.Sealand, where it was repainted as WT720. When Sealand closed in 2006 it passed into private ownership, ending up in darkest Wales. As (if) the weather improves I'll keep an eye on WT720, I hope it gets put back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Russell Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Was for sale recently....Maybe still is.....Could be yours..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hawker-Hunter-Jet-Fighter-/191733684819?hash=item2ca437da53%3Ag%3A5~gAAOSwN81WEBeB&nma=true&si=2IGZL4K%252B88zijEolrJP1IFSbS%252Fs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 "Will post to the United Kingdom" How many stamps would that take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 That's the one. "Will post to U.K."....No pick up at Argos? Edited By ron evans on 04/01/2016 11:00:37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by ron evans on 04/01/2016 10:55:48: That's the one. "Will post to U.K."....No pick up at Argos? Shame, we could club together and buy just see who they would have that ready in 30mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelRay Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ron, First off, your picture is awesome! This aircraft has a special meaning to me as the president of our flying club is building a large turbine powered Hawker Hunter. I visited his shop awhile back and got a sneak preview of what was coming, I have to say, it will be breathtaking, Todd is a sticker for details, etc. I'll surely take some pics and pass them along when he brings it out. Again, nice photo, take care, chat later, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Posted by Area 51 on 04/01/2016 11:03:42: Posted by ron evans on 04/01/2016 10:55:48: That's the one. "Will post to U.K."....No pick up at Argos? Shame, we could club together and buy just see who they would have that ready in 30mins Next year's Mass Build project! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Driver 1 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 WT720 has been bought buy a man in Basingstoke. It will have its paint restored to be the same as his fathers hunter. He flew one in 1956. It will then be on display outside a company welcoming visitors. More to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Fascinating! I looked it up and maps and you can see it quite clearly - no wings though. Still on streetview as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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