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Supermarine Scimitar Type 544 prototype WT854

WT854 was the first Supermarine Scimitar Type 544 prototype. Mike Lithgow flew it on 19 January 1956, beginning the flight-test and carrier-suitability programme for the Fleet Air Arm's final Supermarine-designed strike family.

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WT854Type 544 prototypefirst Scimitar prototype
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Supermarine Scimitar Type 544 prototype WT854
Status
retired

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WT854 was the first Supermarine Scimitar Type 544 prototype. Mike Lithgow flew it on 19 January 1956, beginning the flight-test and carrier-suitability programme for the Fleet Air Arm's final Supermarine-designed strike family.
First Flight Date
1956-01-19
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August 8, 2026 at 03:16:41 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 03:16:41 UTC

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Serial Number
WT854
Vehicle Code
WT854