GAF Jindivik Mk 203B
Another Jindivik? Yep. This one was photographed at the South Australian Aviation Museum in Port Adelaide, a short ride by train from Adelaide city centre. From a distance they look much the same but once you are up close you will find a number of details differing. The major bit is the air intake. Gone is now the sleek looking NACA scoop and in its place is a more conventional intake. I think there are a number of other details, especially around the tail, that differs if one takes a closer look. The previously published photos of the Mk 303 show short wings whereas the Mk 203 show 40 inch extensions outside of the Mk 7 wing pods. There was also an 80 inch extension for high altitude work enabling it to reach 68 000 ft.
From the ADF-serials web page one can read "This aircraft is a Mark 203B and was delivered to the Navy in February 1987. Following various missions, it later crashed on take-off at Jervis Bay in May 1992. After a period of storage, it came to the Museum in June 2004."
I'll say one thing...ya sure can't miss those colors in the air!
Guess you are right. Thanks for stopping by.
Stellan, that's the Jndivik I remember! Certainly the colors are more vivid!
Great photos, thanks for posting them. Is there a kit?
Hi Bernard, yes there should be one from Alley Cat in 1/48 and a smaller one in 1/72 from High Planes Models.
VERY interesting! These drones, missiles, & the like are another interesting chapter of flying machines.
Yes, Sir, they certainly are! In the 50´s they thought the future to be unmanned planes an missiles only but the aircraft industry just kept pumping out fantastic contraptions, still with seats. It´s not until our days we now use drones (or UAVs as they should be called) on a regular basis.