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Supermarine Swift F.4 Wk198 Parked at RAF Chilbolton on 22 September before Departing to Libya - Piloted by Commander Mike Lithgow Broke the World Absolute Speed Record, Reaching a Speed of 737.7 Mph (1, 187 Km/H) in Libya, on 26 September 1953 Date: 1953
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1953 Chilbolton Interceptor Jet Fighter Jet Powered Mark Supermarine Swift Wk198
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In this historic photograph, the Supermarine Swift F.4, registration Wk198, is seen parked at RAF Chilbolton in England on September 22, 1953. The jet-powered fighter, piloted by Commander Mike Lithgow, was about to embark on a groundbreaking mission. Just four days later, on September 26, Lithgow would take off from an airfield in Libya and break the absolute speed record for aircraft, reaching a breathtaking speed of 737.7 mph (1,187 km/h). The Supermarine Swift F.4, also known as the Type 541, was a single-seat, swept-wing interceptor designed and manufactured by the Supermarine Aviation Works, a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Avon RA.7 engine, the Swift F.4 was a formidable military aircraft of its time, capable of reaching supersonic speeds. This photograph captures a moment of anticipation and excitement as the Swift F.4 prepared for its record-breaking flight. The image is a testament to the courage and ingenuity of the Royal Air Force pilots and engineers who pushed the boundaries of aviation technology in the 1950s. The Swift F.4's achievement would stand as the absolute speed record for over a decade, until it was broken by the Soviet Union's MiG-19 in 1964. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a significant moment in aviation history. It is a reminder of the pioneering spirit that drives innovation and progress in the field of aviation and beyond. The Supermarine Swift F.4's record-breaking flight remains an inspiration to generations of aviators and engineers who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.
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