| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WL181 |
| Other Marks: | X |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sunderland (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGNU IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | North East Land Sea & Air Museums |
| Photo Date: | 11 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 525694 |
| Photo Comment |
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NEAM, as it was known back then, acquired WL181 in 1975 after nearby RAF Acklington closed in 1974. It had languished there since being SoC in 1971, used for lifting practice by the resident rescue Whirlwinds. I'd last seen the aircraft there, a mere 48 years earlier. Its flying career saw service with Tangmere Station Flight, 34 Sqdn, CAW and Advanced Jet Refresher Squadron (Strubby) until going to 5MU in 1965, but it is now exhibited in 92 Sqdn colours. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 December 2022, and has since been viewed 317 times. |