BILL EWING COLLECTION
No. 6486. Fairey Flycatcher Mk.I
Photograph from Royal Navy

Fairey Flycatcher Mk.I

05/31/2007. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "The construction of this replica was started by Robinson Aircraft at Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, Hampshire, England, in January 1977. Later it was transferred to Rod Bellamy, whereas the CAA Aircraft Register states Westward Airways, Lands End, England as the manufacturer. On July 17, 1977 it was registered as G-BEYB, and powered by a Pratt & Whitney
R-985-AN-14B engine, the first flight was made from Middle Wallop, Hampshire, on July 23, 1979.

Donated to the Royal Navy Aviation Collection the replica made its last flight to RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, England, on June 5, 1996, and has since been on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum."

Read the type remarks on page 14281.


Created May 31, 2007