Fairey Firefly U9, WB257 / F8483, Royal Navy
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Registration: WB257
Construction Number: F8483
Model Fairey Firefly U9
Operator: Royal Navy
Airport: Manchester - Ringway (MAN / EGCC), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield
Date Taken: 06/1957
Date Submitted: 09/11/2011
The first of 40 U.9's to be converted at Stockport and Ringway. Retained by Fairey's for tests. Later to 728B Squadron at Hal Far and shot down on 25.05.60.
Picture ID:1320728