
Aircraft, Folland Gnat T. MK.1, serial number XP505, built by Folland Aircraft Ltd, Hamble, Hampshire, England, September 1962. Used by Royal Aircraft Establishment Bedford 1970-1983
Aircraft: Folland Gnat T.MK.1, serial number XP505. Built by Folland Aircraft Ltd. September 1962. Used by Royal Aircraft Establishment Bedford 1970-1983. The Gnat was the RAFs advanced jet trainer for many years before being replaced by the Hawk. It found fame with the aerobatic teams The 'Yellow Jacks' and 'Red Arrows'.
Details
- Category:
- Aeronautics
- Object Number:
- 1984-1650
- type:
- aircraft, aeroplanes, radioactivity and research aircraft
- credit:
- Ministry of Defence (St. Giles Court)