Aircraft Photo of XH897 | Gloster Javelin FAW9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #819300
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
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
 
Photo Date:20 June 2025
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 819300
Photo Comment

This Javelin made the last ever flight of type when it was delivered to Duxford in January 1975, after service with the A&AEE at Boscombe Down where chase and calibration work had included trials as part of the SC.9, Concorde and MRCA programmes. It was orinaly built as an FAW.7 and served 5, 25 and 33 Sqdns before acquiring the high visibility paintwork with A&AEE. My shot here shows it taking off from Coltishall in 9173

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

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