| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | WG777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey FD-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey FD-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey FD-2 |
| C/n (msn): | F.9422 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 5 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 95833 |
| Photo Comment |
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One of two high speed supersonic research aircraft, 777 contributed to the Concord development programme, and in 1956 held the World's absolute speed record at 1132 mph. Seen here with her 'droop snoot' engaged, a feature which improved the pilots forward view at high angles of attack. This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 October 2018, and has since been viewed 204 times. |