| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WB781 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-54 YA7 |
| C/n (msn): | 5615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9169 |
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The first of three YA.7 prototype anti-submarine aircraft built in 1949/50. In flight over East Yorkshire from Blackburn's base at Brough near Hull. The Fairey Gannet won the Royal Navy contract and this aircraft was used by the RAE for equipment tests. Obtained from Blackburns 60 years ago. This photo was added on 17 September 2017, and has since been viewed 1059 times. |