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Fairey Gannet Type Q prototype VR546

VR546 was the first Fairey Gannet/Type Q prototype. It made the family's first flight on 19 September 1949 and then supported the carrier-suitability work that led to the Fleet Air Arm's production ASW aircraft.

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Fairey Gannet Type Q prototype VR546
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retired

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VR546 was the first Fairey Gannet/Type Q prototype. It made the family's first flight on 19 September 1949 and then supported the carrier-suitability work that led to the Fleet Air Arm's production ASW aircraft.
First Flight Date
1949-09-19
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August 8, 2026 at 03:03:15 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 03:03:15 UTC

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Vehicle Code
VR546