Hawker Siddeley Gnat T1
Best known for its use by the Red Arrows aerobatic team, the Gnat T1 entered service in 1962, taking over from Vampire T11s as the RAF's standard advanced training aircraft.
This small and agile aircraft was developed from the Gnat lightweight fighter. Gnat T1s formed the initial equipment of the Red Arrows until replaced by Hawk T1s in 1980. This Gnat T1 was built in 1963 and flew as Red 3 between 1976 and 1980.
Details
Object number | 85/A/146 |
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Maker name | Hawker Siddeley Aviation Limited |
Production date | Jan 1964 |
Date in use | JAN 1964-OCT 1979 |
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