Aircraft Photo of XP542 | Folland Fo-144 Gnat T1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #622501
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XP542
Military Code:42
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-144 Gnat T1
C/n (msn):FL544
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 FTS
Location
City / Airport:Wildenrath (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: EDUW   IATA: WID   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAF Wildenrath Open House 1975
 
Photo Date:4 July 1975
Photo by:Kerry Taylor
Photo ID: 622501
Photo Comment

Seen at the Open House at RAF Wildenrath back in 1975. My father flew Pembrokes there with 60 Squadron at the time. My first attempt at aircraft photography with rather basic equipment. XP542 Operated by 4 FTS based at RAF Valley. Delivered to the RAF on 03 Jul 1963. Last flight 05 Jan 1978 to St Athan for ground instruction as 8575M. Last noted with 424 ATC Squadron in Southampton.

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

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