Aircraft Photo of XH897 | Gloster Javelin FAW9 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #79115
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:A&AEE - Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment
Location
City / Airport:DuxfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGSU   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
 
Photo Date:12 April 1982
Photo by:Fergal Goodman
Photo ID: 79115
Photo Comment

Having arrived at Duxford in January 1975 (and making the last ever Javelin flight in the process), XH897 was by this stage ready for a repaint. The faintly visible nose markings of "A" Fighter Test Squadron A&AEE were not retained after the repaint.

This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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