Thijs Postma - Poster - Hawker Sea Hawk FB.50 Passing The Karel Doorman Size:45x60 cm / 18x24″ The Dutch Navy bought these

The Dutch Navy bought these Mk4’s in 1947 and used them until 1957

The Saab 90A Scandia was developed in 1944 as it became apparent that the war was going to end

It was the first and last jet fighter of the Dutch Navy

They were fighting against the Japanese before the attack on Pearl Harbor

Passengers were seated in a cargo hold with windows

Thijs Postma - Poster - Hawker Sea Hawk FB.50 Passing The Karel Doorman Size:45x60 cm / 18x24″ The Dutch Navy bought theseSee this gouache painting of the Hawker Sea Hawk FB. 50 passing by the aircraft carrier Karel Doorman. This aircraft has the registration 118 and was operated by the Dutch Naval Aviation Service (MLD). It was the first and last jet fighter of the Dutch Navy. The Sea Hawk superseded the Sea Fury propeller fighters in 1957. It is one of the most beautiful jet fighters ever built. The top speed is 1,000 km h and it has an armament of four cannons plus