| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-BBVF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 558 |
| Operator Titles: | F1 - Flight One |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 29 August 2002 |
| Photo by: | Ian Howat |
| Photo ID: | 132163 |
| Photo Comment |
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I worked on this aircraft when it belonged to the RAF (7978M/XM961) in my apprentice days (69 - 71). This aircraft can fly backwards in a strong wind by dropping its large flaps and leading edge slats. It also has no problems with tricky crosswinds; it lands across the runway. This photo is copyright © Ian Howat, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 March 2019, and has since been viewed 206 times. |