| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WG774 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | BAC 221 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | BAC 221 |
| Aircraft Version: | BAC 221 |
| C/n (msn): | F.9421 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| 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 2006 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 18286 |
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In its original, cruder form as a Fairey Delta 2, WG774 broke the world air speed record in 1956, bringing it to 1132 mph (1811 km/h) or Mach 1.73. It was later rebuilt as the BAC 221 to test the Concorde wing shape. A wooden model of the Delta 2 sits under the aircraft, and the British Concorde prototype is in the background. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 November 2017, and has since been viewed 278 times. |