Aircraft Photo of G-BBVF | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3 | F1 - Flight One | AirHistory.net #132163
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BBVF
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):558
Operator Titles:F1 - Flight One
Location
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:National Museum of Flight
 
Photo Date:29 August 2002
Photo by:Ian Howat
Photo ID: 132163
Photo Comment

I worked on this aircraft when it belonged to the RAF (7978M/XM961) in my apprentice days (69 - 71). This aircraft can fly backwards in a strong wind by dropping its large flaps and leading edge slats. It also has no problems with tricky crosswinds; it lands across the runway.

This photo is copyright © Ian Howat, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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