Aircraft Photo of XH897 | Gloster Javelin FAW9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #481779
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:'A' Fighter Test Squadron, A&AEE
Location
City / Airport:Coltishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGYC   IATA: CLF   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1968
 
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 481779
Photo Comment

Built as FAW.7 variant and taken on charge 30th Dec.1958. Converted to FAW.9 variant 1960. To A&AEE, Boscombe Down April 1968. Was the last Javelin to fly, making its final flight on 24th Jan.1975, when it flew to Duxford on delivery to the Imperial War Museum for display there.

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

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