Welcome to XL609.com

I'm restoring the cockpit section of Hawker Hunter T7 XL609, a jet fighter/trainer built in 1958.

The restoration and conversion to a fully functioning flight simulator will, wherever possible use original parts with the long term goal to make the simulator accessible to others for education and entertainment.

I would love to hear from anyone who flew or worked on XL609 in service or anyone who might be able to assist with infomation, photos, manuals or parts.  Please use the Contact Us form to get in touch.  You can support the project via out Ko-Fi page or by buying stickers and other merch from us over on Red Bubble

XL609 on delivery 16/12/25

 

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Recent Updates from the Project Diary:

  • 2026-08-05 13:53:54

    Work continues on the cockpit. Last week I tidied up some of the internal paint work and this week...

  • 2026-08-10 12:00:02

    On Saturday I went over to Newark Air Museum to pick up a couple of parts I'd arranged to buy and...