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Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt
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Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt
Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt on the Worlds airspeed record. On 7 September 1953, flying the all-red Hunter WB188, he set a new world absolute air speed record of 727.63mph over Littlehampton, Sussex. September 1953 D5417
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Test pilot Neville Duke, a fearless adventurer of the skies, sits confidently in the cockpit of a sleek Hawker Hunter jet fighter. This print captures the moment before his groundbreaking attempt on the World's airspeed record. With determination etched across his face, Duke prepares to push both man and machine to their limits. On that historic day of 7 September 1953, amidst the picturesque backdrop of Littlehampton, Sussex, Duke soared through the clouds in his all-red Hunter WB188. The world held its breath as he unleashed unprecedented speed upon the heavens. In an awe-inspiring display of skill and courage, he shattered previous records by reaching an astonishing 727.63mph. This image from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to a time when aviation was still in its daring infancy. It reminds us of those brave pioneers who fearlessly pushed boundaries for mankind's progress and exploration. The 1950s were marked by rapid advancements in military aircraft technology, with each new innovation propelling humanity further into uncharted territories. Test pilots like Neville Duke played a vital role in this era of discovery and achievement. Let this photograph serve as a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for adventure beyond earthly confines.
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