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Empire Test Pilot School - Fairey Gannet T. 5 XG873
Empire Test Pilot School - Fairey Gannet T.5 XG873 (msn F9402) at Farnborough. First flown on 9 March 1956, delivered on 23 March 1956, later tested to destruction at the Fairey facility at Hayes. Date: circa 1960
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1956 1960 Delivered Destruction Facility Fairey Farnborough First Flown Gannet Hayes Pilot Test Tested
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This photograph showcases the Fairey Gannet T.5 XG873 (msn F9402) of the Empire Test Pilot School, a renowned institution for training and developing the skills of test pilots, as it gracefully takes off from Farnborough Airfield in the early 1960s. The Fairey Gannet T.5, a twin-engined, carrier-borne anti-submarine aircraft, made its first flight on March 9, 1956, and was delivered to the Empire Test Pilot School on March 23 of the same year. The aircraft, with its distinctive wing design and powerful presence, underwent extensive testing at the Fairey facility in Hayes before being put through its paces at Farnborough. The image captures the essence of the pioneering spirit of test flying, with the pilot poised for the next challenge, as the Gannet climbs into the clear blue sky. The Fairey Gannet T.5 XG873, a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the time, remains an iconic symbol of aviation history.
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