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Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1




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Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1

Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 of 806 Squadron landing on HMS Eagle 1954

The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation

Media ID 1881471

© Charles Brown Collection, Royal Air Force Museum

Aircraft Carriers Fleet Air Arm Postwar Royal Navy


14"x11" Photo Print

Experience the thrill of aviation history with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints featuring the iconic Hawker Sea Hawk F.1. Captured by renowned photographer Charles E. Brown, this stunning image showcases the grace and power of the Sea Hawk as it gracefully touches down on the flight deck of HMS Eagle in 1954. Part of the Royal Air Force Museum's esteemed collection, this print is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Relive the glory days of military aviation with this exquisite piece of photographic art.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 fighter aircraft, registration number WK161, touches down on the flight deck of HMS Eagle, a British aircraft carrier, in 1954. The image captures a pivotal moment in postwar aviation history, as the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm transitioned from propeller-driven biplanes to jet-powered monoplanes. HMS Eagle, commissioned in 1945, was one of the Royal Navy's first postwar aircraft carriers. The Sea Hawk, designed by the renowned Hawker Aircraft Company, was the Fleet Air Arm's first jet fighter, entering service in 1953. The Sea Hawk was a versatile aircraft, capable of both day and night interception, ground-attack, and fleet defense roles. The photograph, taken by Charles E Brown of the Royal Air Force Museum, captures the Sea Hawk's distinctive silhouette against the backdrop of the carrier's flight deck. The crew, dressed in their flight gear, are poised to secure the aircraft as it comes to a halt. The image conveys a sense of precision, discipline, and the raw power of jet propulsion. The Sea Hawk's arrival marked a new era in naval aviation, as the Royal Navy sought to maintain its position as a global maritime power. The aircraft's successor, the Sea Hawk F.3, would go on to serve in the Suez Crisis and the Falklands War. Today, the Sea Hawk is a cherished symbol of the Royal Navy's proud aviation heritage. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and skill of the engineers, pilots, and crew who brought the Sea Hawk from the drawing board to the flight deck. It is a reminder of the pivotal role that aircraft carriers and the Fleet Air Arm played in the defense of the United Kingdom and its global interests in the postwar era.

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