Hi Nico
That was an interesting read on Wyverns.
I was was in the RN fleet air arm during the “50s” and was stationed at Hal Far Malta on search and rescue 702 Sqdn from 1953 t0 57. Just as a matter of interest our Sqdn Commander was Lft McFarlane. The first pilot to eject under water when his Wyvern failed on a catapult launch. We were chatting one day when I asked him why he had switched to choppers. He said one saved my life. My Wyvern lost power on take off and I went in straight over the bow. I had to wait whilst the ship past over me, then I ejected. A chopper picked me up so here I am.
I also watched one head out to sea where the pilot ejected. Under carraige problems I believe. No guessing who picket him up.
Cheers Tony