The Gannet prototype, also known as the Type Q. At this stage it was a two-seater. The distinctive third cockpit was on the second prototype. VR546 was broken up in September 1956 at Donibristle in Scotland. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

This was the second prototype Gannet anti-submarine aircraft designed to military specification GR.17/45. First flew 6 July 1950. At date of photo it was being used by Armstrong Siddeley Motors at Bitteswell in flight trials of the Double Mamba engine. Here one section is shut down as it shows off its weapons bay.