Aircraft Photo of XD241 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9268
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XD241
Military Code:838
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Bournemouth - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGHH   IATA: BOH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 9268
Photo Comment

Scimitar F.1 XD241 of 776 FRU, Royal Navy, at its Hurn base in 1970. The type was supersonic and nuclear capable. This aircraft had served 736 and 803 Squadrons aboard RN aircraft carriers. Retired in 12.70 and destroyed in ground missile tests.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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