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A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city
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A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city
A lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter is checked over by workers at the city councils Edgwick Centre in Coventry before it makes its final journey across the city to take pride of place at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton.
A team of thirteen restorers have spent 12 months and £ 50, 000 bringing the jet back to the condition it was in 34 years previously when it left the Armstrong Whitworth plant at Baginton.
Inspecting the aircraft are left to right: Supervisor Grahama Gowling, Brian Nutt, George Devey and Paul Carringon-Porter.
29th November 1988
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
CET 170365
Media ID 21750902
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we witness a heartwarming scene as workers at the city councils Edgwick Centre in Coventry meticulously inspect a lovingly restored Seahawk Hawker jet fighter. This iconic aircraft is about to embark on its final journey across the city, destined to take pride of place at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton. Over the course of 12 months and with an investment of £50,000, a dedicated team of thirteen restorers poured their passion into bringing this magnificent jet back to its former glory. Their efforts aimed to recreate the exact condition it was in 34 years ago when it left the renowned Armstrong Whitworth plant at Baginton. The photograph captures four individuals engrossed in their task: Supervisor Grahama Gowling leading the inspection process while Brian Nutt, George Devey, and Paul Carringon-Porter lend their expertise. Their meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of this historic aircraft meets perfection before it embarks on its new chapter. Dated November 29th, 1988, this image not only showcases military aviation but also highlights preservation efforts from that era. It serves as a testament to human dedication and skill in preserving our rich history for future generations. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from Memory Lane Prints' collection, we are reminded of both our technological advancements and our commitment to honoring past achievements without commercial motives.
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