The beautiful Gnat T.1 XR538
The aircraft is painted in No 4 FTS colours, representing the crucial role that the aircraft played in the training of so many fast jet pilots.
It was built by Folland at their Hamble factory in early 1963 and first flew on 21st June 1963. It was accepted into RAF service on 31st July 1963, serving at RAF Valley with No4 Flying Training School (FTS) until 11th March 1979, having completed 16 years of instructional service with the RAF.
The beautiful Gnat T.1 XR538
The aircraft is painted in No 4 FTS colours, representing the crucial role that the aircraft played in the training of so many fast jet pilots.
It was built by Folland at their Hamble factory in early 1963 and first flew on 21st June 1963. It was accepted into RAF service on 31st July 1963, serving at RAF Valley with No4 Flying Training School (FTS) until 11th March 1979, having completed 16 years of instructional service with the RAF.