| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VT458 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8342 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Manchester - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCC IATA: MAN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 6 February 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8496 |
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The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 September 2017, and has since been viewed 675 times. |