| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XM694 |
| Alternate Registration: | N694XM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Folland Fo.140 Gnat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat |
| Aircraft Version: | Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | FL504 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 January 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 697211 |
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Despite expensive enquiries I have not been able to determine the authenticity of this unusual paint job. Pima's site states that these are RAF test colours from 1961 at Dunsfold but I think it more likely that the colours were simply inherited from the previous private owner who had the aircraft painted like this, perhaps to look like an Indian Gnat/Ajeet. Pima's Head of Collections was very helpful in correspondence, but we were not able to resolve this question. What we do know is that the aircraft was used by the A&AEE, Bristol Siddeley Engines and the RAE before becoming a ground trainer. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 June 2024, and has since been viewed 111 times. |