Aircraft Photo of XP516 | Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #803836
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XP516
Military Code:16
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo.140 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1
C/n (msn):FL531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 FTS
Location
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Event:Waterbeach Burma Star Day 1975
 
Photo Date:7 September 1975
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 803836
Photo Comment

From 4 FTS, RAF Valley. To GI as 8580M at Valley in 1978. Spent a few months on display outside the Officers' Mess. To DERA (later QinetiQ) at Farnborough 1979, where it was used for vibration testing duties before finally retiring to the FAST museum in June 2004. Current in 2025.

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

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