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Article: Hawker hunter fighter returns to Lincolnshire
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- Lincolnshire Echo
- Article date:
- March 25, 2008
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Military aircraft enthusiasts have welcomed the arrival of a
Hawker Hunter fighter in Lincolnshire.
The Cold War jet, XE624, has gone on display at the former RAF
Metheringham and is set to be the attraction of the year.
Peter Scoley, who owns the base, said it would be a popular
feature.
"The Hawker Hunter should generate a lot of interest, because it
is a piece of aviation history, and a strong part of Britain's
heritage," he said.
"It is the first time we've had one of these on display and it
really is an impressive site.
"We really hope that the plane will get more people down to the
museum, because there are some ...