Hawker Siddeley
XV-6A Kestrel
The British-built Kestrel was designed with vertical/short
takeoff and landing capabilities, making it possible to operate
from grass or semi-prepared surfaces. Six trial aircraft were delivered
to the U.S. where, as XV-6As, they underwent additional testing
of V/STOL fighter techniques.
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When the aircraft pictured here was delivered to the museum from
Edwards Air Force Base, California, in 1970, it became the first
airplane to be airlifted by the giant C-5A Galaxy.
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