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PICTURES - GALLERY 2

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This page last updated on 28th February 2004

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THE DEACON COLLECTION

1. The carrier-code 'R' on a dark red tailfin identify Scimitar F.1 XD280 "100" as being from HMS Ark Royal. Belonging to 800 NAS, it is seen taxiing in at RAF Khormaksar prior to taking up patrolling duties along the Yemen border.
2. Kenya was one of the most enjoyable ports-of-call for naval personnel and many a visit was extended by an aircraft going unserviceable, as was the case with this 800 NAS Scimitar F.1, XD215 "108" in October 1963. A serious defect kept it on the tarmac at Embakasi Airport (Nairobi) for several days while spares were transported from HMS Ark Royal via Mombassa. XD215 survives as a nose section owned by Nick Parker in Cheltenham.
3. Scimitar F.1 XD231 had the name "Stormform" applied to the tailfin when this photograph was taken of it arriving at RAF Fairford in 1966. Operated by the RAE at Bedford, it was the last of its type to be refurbished at Long Marston (in 1967).

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