Delivered in May 1958 and flew with 206, 203 and 201 squadrons for varying periods before joining 120 Squadron at Kinloss in September 1963, operating with them until October 1965 when the aircraft went to Langar for modernisation and upgrade works. Returned to 203 Squadron at Luqa in September 1966 and was struck off charge in September 1971 following discovery of severe rodent damage due to an infestation of rats! Subsequently broken up at Safi, Malta.

Operated by 203 Squadron, based Luqa. Note feathered No.1 engine. Seen landing runway 24, this was one of the last flights of WR986. The aircraft was later transferred to 137 Maintenance Unit at Safi where extensive damage was caused to control cables and wiring by rats! It was scrapped on site and written off on 1 September 1971.

Entered service in 1958. While undergoing maintenance at RAF Safi, Malta, rats caused so much damage to the wiring and control cables that the aircraft was declared a write-off on 1 September 1971 and scrapped on site.