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XF114
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1959 Supermarine Swift F.7 C/N VA9597Discuss this aircraft in forum |
| Manufacturer: | Supermarine |
| Model: | Swift F.7 Search all Supermarine Swift F.7 |
| Year built: | 1959 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | VA9597 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats: | 1 |
| Number of Engines: | 1 |
| Engine Type: | Turbojet |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Rolls-Royce Avon 716 |
| Also Registered As: | G-SWIF Permanently withdrawn from use Cancel: 2004-07-19 |
| Registration Number: | XF114 |
| Current Status: | Withdrawn from service |
| Delivery Date: | 1957-03-14 |
| Owner: | Royal Air Force |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| Peter Nicholson, 2014-01-18 06:06:01 | |
| Following retirement from the Royal Air Force, this Swift F.7 served for many years as an instructional airframe at Kelsterton College of Technology at Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, North Wales. The aircraft was restored to flying condition in 1989 by Jet Heritage Limited of Hurn and registered as G-SWIF. | |