Percival P.66 Pembroke C1, N46EA / P66/83, Gatwick Aviation Museum
This picture is © Ian Mantel and may not be used or published without permission.
Registration: N46EA
Construction Number: P66/83
Code Number: XK885
Model Percival P.66 Pembroke C1
Operator: Gatwick Aviation Museum
Airport: Charlwood, Surrey, UK - England
Photographer: Ian Mantel
Date Taken: 13/07/2013
Date Submitted: 20/08/2013
XK885 first flew in the middle of 1956 and spent the early part of its life with the Far East Air Force, returning to the UK in 1962. In 1970 the aircraft was re-sparred and allocated to 5 MU at Kemble. It then spent a short time in Germany before again returning to Kemble. In its last flying years it was loaned to A&AEE at Boscombe Down. XK885 was given maintenance serial No. 8452M in June 1975, she was used for training at St Athan. Last flown on 27.6.85 from St. Athan to Staverton, Glos
Picture ID:1416756