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Aviation History
1954
1954 - 1008.PDF
42 FLIGHT 9 APRIL 1954 The aeroplane The Hawker Hunter Generally accepted to be the best fighter in the world, this super-sonic aircraft is expected to be in general service with the R.A.F. later this year. Span : 33' 3". Length : 45' 3". Powered either by a Rolls Royce Avon or Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire pilot At 31 years of age, Neville Duke, Chief Test Pilot at Hawkers, is the holder of an impressive and distinguished record, and was recently awarded the O.B.E. During the war he won the D.S.O., D.F.C. and 2 Bars, A.F.C. and Czech. Military Cross. He was credited with 28 confirmed victories. Since then he has contributed his services to the Empire Test Pilots School, High Speed Flight, and The Ministry of Supply's Establishment at Boscombo Down. He has served as CO. of 615 Squadron, Biggin Hill. Of the Shell and BP Aviation Service he has this to say :— " I have always been provided with prompt and efficient service by Shell and BP." Shell and BP Aviation Service On distant tarmacs the sight of the unmistakable Shell and BP Refuelling trucks is a reassuring sign to pilots. Here, indeed, is a home-away-from-home. Airmen, whether commercial, Forces or private, know the comfort of one less problem on their hands. Aircraft manufacturers rest in the assurance that their fuelling specifications can and will be met. These immense resources are yours for the using any time — and practically anywhere. SHBLL-MEX AND B.P. LTD., Shell-Mex House, Strand, London, W.C.2. Distributors in the United Kingdom for Shell and Anglo-Iranian Oil Groups.
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