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Gloster Javelin FAW. 9 XH897
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Gloster Javelin FAW. 9 XH897
Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH897 / A, of the A&AEE Boscombe Down. This Javelin was used as a chase aircraft and for airspeed calibration, fitted with an accurate calibrated instrument system. (This aircraft would often fly over the road where I lived and was very distinctive with the red and white calibration / formation keeping markings) Date: circa 1970
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1970 A And Aee Accurate Airspeed Boscombe Calibration Chase Distinctive Fitted Formation Gloster Instrument Javelin Keeping Lived Markings Mode System Calibrated
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This photograph showcases the iconic Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH897, a distinctive chase aircraft that graced the skies over Boscombe Down during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Belonging to the Aeronautical and Armaments Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), this Javelin was specifically fitted with an accurate calibrated instrument system for airspeed calibration. Its unique red and white calibration and formation keeping markings made it an easily recognizable sight for those living in the area. The Gloster Javelin, a mode of advanced transport and transportation in the realm of aviation, was a versatile all-weather, all-altitude, supersonic interceptor and strike aircraft. Its sleek design and powerful engines made it a formidable presence in the skies. In this role, XH897 played a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy of airspeed measurements for various aircraft undergoing testing at Boscombe Down. As a chase aircraft, XH897 would often fly in close proximity to other aircraft during flight tests, providing essential data and visual references. The intricate dance between the two aircraft in the sky was a common sight for those living nearby, a testament to the groundbreaking work being carried out at the A&AEE. This photograph, from The Tony Lovelock Collection, transports us back to a time when the skies were filled with the roar of engines and the thrill of innovation. Circa 1970, the Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH897 stood out as a symbol of progress and the relentless pursuit of knowledge in the field of aviation and aeronautical engineering.
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