FSX RAF 2004 Display Hawk

This add-on provides a new livery replicating an RAF Hawk T1A that performed displays in 2004. Created by Gordon Barnes, this repaint is intended for the payware Sky Sim Hawk T1A (front seat variant) in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. It recreates aircraft markings from 19 Squadron, stationed at RAF Valley, used for UK airshow demonstrations during that season. This package does not include the payware model, which is available separately.

A Focus on the 2004 Display Livery

The featured repaint showcases the distinctive scheme worn by the real 19 Squadron Hawk during the 2004 exhibition circuit. This particular jet was chosen to represent the RAF at various air displays throughout the United Kingdom. Operated out of RAF Valley, the Hawk T1A is well-regarded as a single-engine advanced jet trainer, recognized for its agility and training capabilities.

Technical Background

The BAe Hawk T1A stands out for its two-seat configuration; however, this repaint is specifically designed for the front seat version in the Sky Sim model. In actual service, the Hawk T1A has been instrumental in giving Royal Air Force pilots the essential fast-jet handling skills needed before moving on to more advanced operational fighters.

Installation Steps

1. Copy the texture.xx261 folder and place it in your existing Sky Sim Hawk T.Mk1 FrontSeat directory.
2. Add the following entry to the aircraft configuration file (aircraft.cfg). Replace xx with the next consecutive number in your current list:

[fltsim.xx]
title=BAe Hawk T1 2004 Display Hawk
sim=HawkT1
model=frontseat
panel=
sound=
texture=XX285
kb_checklists=HawkT1_check
kb_reference=HawkT1_ref
ui_manufacturer="BAe"
ui_type="Hawk T.Mk1"
ui_variation="2004 Display Hawk"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Jet Trainer"
ui_createdby="Gordon Barnes"
atc_id=XX285
atc_airline=AIRFORCE
atc_flight_number=XX285
description=2004 Display Hawk based at RAF Valley.
© 2008 Rick Piper & Skysim

Developers and Credits

The texture set is authored by Gordon Barnes, building on work from Rick Piper and Sky Sim. This free repaint depends on the payware Hawk T.Mk1 model, which must be obtained before installation. The combination of modeling excellence and historically accurate markings brings an authentic representation of a renowned RAF airshow performer to your simulator.

Enjoy this faithful repaint of one of the RAF’s notable display aircraft from 2004.