| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XR534 |
| Military Code: | 65 |
| 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): | FL545 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 FTS |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 818942 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built in 1963, this Gnat flew most of its career with 4 FTS at RAF Valley, although it also spent a short period with the CFS. In April 1977 it was taken out of service at Valley and used for spares to maintain the active Gnat fleet. At the end of that year 1977, allocated 8578M, it was placed on display on the station. Replaced by a Hunter, she arrived at Newark during December 2000 and was fully restored This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2025, and has since been viewed 50 times. |