| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 22 June 2025, and has since been viewed 43 times. |