Andover C1 XS597, 32 Sqn, Lossiemouth. 11.07.1986
Shown in 'kneeling configuration', which was a feature of this version of the Andover where the main undercarriage could be 'folded' to allow the rear of the a/c nearer the ground for loading/unloading.
31 C1s were delivered in the late 60's as light/medium tactical transports, but their service, for the bulk of them, was short lived.
10 a/c were passed on to the RNZAF.
One RAF example (XS596) became the sole C1(PR) as the British 'Open Skies' aircraft.
The machine seen here was the 'jump ship' for the Falcons parachute display team at that years airshow.
It survived to be de-mobbed and was last reported operating in Africa under a UN contract.
Andover C1 XS597, 32 Sqn, Lossiemouth. 11.07.1986
Shown in 'kneeling configuration', which was a feature of this version of the Andover where the main undercarriage could be 'folded' to allow the rear of the a/c nearer the ground for loading/unloading.
31 C1s were delivered in the late 60's as light/medium tactical transports, but their service, for the bulk of them, was short lived.
10 a/c were passed on to the RNZAF.
One RAF example (XS596) became the sole C1(PR) as the British 'Open Skies' aircraft.
The machine seen here was the 'jump ship' for the Falcons parachute display team at that years airshow.
It survived to be de-mobbed and was last reported operating in Africa under a UN contract.