| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XK740 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Folland Fo.140 Gnat |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat |
| Aircraft Version: | Folland Fo.141 Gnat F.1 |
| C/n (msn): | FL4 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Southampton Hall of Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1992 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 98780 |
| Photo Comment |
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This lightweight fighter was designed by W E Petter as a private venture in an attempt to stem the weight and cost increases of combat aircraft. Powered by a Bristol Siddeley Orpheus turbojet with fuselage mounted u/carriage which also serves as an airbrake when partially extended. 740 is the 2nd development aircraft and flew at Farnborough in 1957. This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 November 2018, and has since been viewed 249 times. |