| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XD317 |
| Military Code: | R-112 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ XD317 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 17549 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Scimitar was a naval attack aircraft of which 76 examples were built for the Royal Navy. Over half were lost in accidents, but XD317 survives in the Fleet Air Arm Museum. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 November 2017, and has since been viewed 293 times. |