Reading ‘Air Britain News’ i see that during June /July Gannet AEW.3 G-BMYP/XL502 was on the ramp at Sandtoft and was quoted as being “virtually complete”. Can anyone confirm that this is the airworthy Gannet.
I recall David Burke confirming to me that there was a Gannet at Sandtoft earlier this year, but dont think we ever fully confirmed that this was the flier.
Thanks in advance
Phil
By: Yak 11 Fan - 22nd December 2003 at 22:35
I’m afraid so Black Knight, great shame to see it in such condition.
By: Black Knight - 22nd December 2003 at 22:26
Was this the one owned and flown by Neil Moffat about 10 years ago?
By: Spey111 - 22nd December 2003 at 20:40
XL502 Sandtoft Gannet
Attached is a picture of XL502 at Sandtoft taken by myself on 14th Aug 2003.
The CoA expired I believe in 1989 but it was the last airworthy one in the UK when it arrived by air from Carlisle.
By: grimshaw - 22nd December 2003 at 17:17
Gannet in the UK
All,
There has indeed been a deposit put on Wally’s Gannet…. and there is a plan to fly it back to the UK in March / April next year…
Got your interest now haven’t I!
I am serious, but we haven’t inspected the aircraft yet (booked for Jan) nor learnt to drive it…. but it can’t be that hard can it?
I am looking for ANY info on the type, pilots notes etc and am happy to pay or collect if required.
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October 7, 2001 at 9:44 pm