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WG777, 1956 Fairey Delta FD2, C/N: F9422

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WG777, 1956 Fairey Delta FD2 C/N F9422, Fairey test-pilot Peter Twiss flew the first FD2, WG774, on its maiden flight on 6 October 1954. On the 10 March 1956 an attempt was made on the World Air Speed Record, which Twiss broke by more than 483kph (300mph). The new record was 1820kph (1132mph)

Fairey test-pilot Peter Twiss flew the first FD2, WG774, on its maiden flight on 6 October 1954. On the 10 March 1956 an attempt was made on the World Air Speed Record, which Twiss broke by more than 483kph (300mph). The new record was 1820kph (1132mph)

Folder: Chris Hall's photo gallery > Museums > RAF Museum Cosford-EGWC

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Airport: EGWC
RAF Cosford Airport, Albrighton, England United Kingdom
Upload Date: 2010-09-26
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