Fairey Gannet AEW3, XL472 / F.9441, Gatwick Aviation Museum
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Registration: XL472
Construction Number: F.9441
Code Number: R-044
Model Fairey Gannet AEW3
Operator: Gatwick Aviation Museum
Airport: Charlwood, Surrey, UK - England
Photographer: Ian Mantel
Date Taken: 13/07/2013
Date Submitted: 07/08/2013
A distinct list to starboard for this fine old lady. XL472 served with 849 squadron A flight on HMS Ark Royal and coded 421/R. On the Arks last commission she was with B flight and coded 044/R. Following disbandment of 849 squadron XL472 was used for instructional purposes at A&AEE Boscombe Down.
Picture ID:1416861