Airfix De Haviland Sea Vixen
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:21 pm
History
Simon’s Sircus was formed in April 1968 by Lt Cdr Idiens following 892 Squadron’s disembarkation from the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. They were based at RNAS Yeovilton and displayed at numerous RAF Airshows and Royal Navy Air Station Air Days during the 1968 season culminating in the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 20, 21 and 22 September. The main element of the team’s display began with a steep turn and then a loop in ‘broad arrow’ formation, changing to ‘box six’ during the second manoeuvre. This was followed by a barrel roll in ‘long arrow’ formation, a loop in ‘spearhead’ formation and lastly a ‘bomb burst’ and finale. The team were highly acclaimed by many who saw them display, due in no small part to the fact that the Sea Vixens used were over five times heavier than the Folland Gnats used by the well known Red Arrows aerobatic team of the RAF.
Following the conclusion of the Farnborough displays Simon’s Sircus and 892 Squadron were officially disbanded. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Really enjoyed this kit in every aspect of the build Airfix have done a brilliant job of recreating this iconic carrier borne aircraft, the details are crisp the fit of parts is generally very good only tricky bit was the wing fold, and the decals were superb responding well to solutions where needed.
Like to say a big big thanks to all who took the time to comment your encouragement was overwhelming, it is a testimony to the great comradery found here on the forum. Good luck to all the builders in this GB some amazing quality builds on display all truly inspiring.
Here are the photos of the completed Vixen, I hope you enjoy them.
ATB
Simon’s Sircus was formed in April 1968 by Lt Cdr Idiens following 892 Squadron’s disembarkation from the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes. They were based at RNAS Yeovilton and displayed at numerous RAF Airshows and Royal Navy Air Station Air Days during the 1968 season culminating in the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 20, 21 and 22 September. The main element of the team’s display began with a steep turn and then a loop in ‘broad arrow’ formation, changing to ‘box six’ during the second manoeuvre. This was followed by a barrel roll in ‘long arrow’ formation, a loop in ‘spearhead’ formation and lastly a ‘bomb burst’ and finale. The team were highly acclaimed by many who saw them display, due in no small part to the fact that the Sea Vixens used were over five times heavier than the Folland Gnats used by the well known Red Arrows aerobatic team of the RAF.
Following the conclusion of the Farnborough displays Simon’s Sircus and 892 Squadron were officially disbanded. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Really enjoyed this kit in every aspect of the build Airfix have done a brilliant job of recreating this iconic carrier borne aircraft, the details are crisp the fit of parts is generally very good only tricky bit was the wing fold, and the decals were superb responding well to solutions where needed.
Like to say a big big thanks to all who took the time to comment your encouragement was overwhelming, it is a testimony to the great comradery found here on the forum. Good luck to all the builders in this GB some amazing quality builds on display all truly inspiring.
Here are the photos of the completed Vixen, I hope you enjoy them.
ATB
