1983 Aircraft Preservation relating to Spitfire IX MK297
An important historical contribution undertaken in 1983 for inclusion in our aircraft preservation section. This relates to Spitfire IX MK297
4th October 1985. Hawker Hunter T Mk.53 ET-271 Former R.D.A.F. (Royal Danish Air Force) Arrives at Booker Aircraft Museum for preservation.
Aircraft History: Hawker Hunter T Mk.53 Serial: ET-271.
This aircraft was delivered to No. 724 Squadron Royal Danish Air Force in 1958. Originally based at Aalborg but subsequently moving to Karup and finally to Skystrup in order to be closer to their operational area over the Baltic Sea.
ET271 was the first of only four two seat Hunters serving with the R.D.A.F. The other serial numbers being used were ET-272, ET-273 and ET274.
Martin “Buzz” O’Brian Collection (Master Carpenter)
As well as his aviation attributes Martin was also by trade a Master Carpenter and this skill he would also put to good use wherever it could be applied in the aviation world, during his time with us at the Booker Aircraft Museum he helped construct much of the interior with many high quality bespoke display cabinets which greatly enhanced many of our museum exhibits.
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