Aircraft Photo of XD243 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #871120
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XD243
Other Marks:E
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:803 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Lee-on-SolentMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGHF   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:25 July 1970
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)
Photo ID: 871120
Photo Comment

Last operated by 803 Sqn, damaged in July 1966 and relegated to ground instruction with the Air Engineering School at Lee on Solent. Transported to Shoeburyness in September 1970 for use in trials with the Proof and Experimental Establishment. The rear fuselage was later moved to the Pendine Ranges in Wales.

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