| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | Z2033 |
| Military Code: | N-275 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F.5607 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 1771 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Evelyn Tentions |
| 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: | 37656 |
| Photo Comment |
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Replacing the Fulmar as a two-seat naval fighter, the Firefly entered service in 1944. This aircraft wears the large US-style roundels adopted by the British Pacific Fleet, although in fact this one was used for spin trials at home. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2018, and has since been viewed 230 times. |