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XD145, Saunders-Roe SR53, C/N: Not found XD145

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XD145, Saunders-Roe SR53 C/N Not found XD145, In the static display.

In the static display.

Folder: Howard J Curtis's photo gallery > United Kingdom > Fairford [EGVA] > 2003

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Photographer: Howard J Curtis
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Shot Date: 2003-07-19
Airport: EGVA
RAF Fairford Airport, Fairford, England United Kingdom
Upload Date: 2013-04-13
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