Finally i visited the FAA museum in the late 70’s early 80’s and thought the COD Gannet was painted black and kept outside with the NA39 or am i dreaming it or is it another Gannet? Great Post.

You’re quite right, the ‘black’ Gannet was COD.4 XA454/264-H and was sent to the fire burning ground in 1981.
The NA-39 is now in the reserve hall.
Interesting about the Wyvern TF.1, as an unflown aircraft I would assume the natural metal to be correct, and that the FAA scheme it did wear was wrong.
IMO that is one aircraft that would look dramatic hung from the ceiling in flight mode – I will get my coat!:o