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📝 Spotter's notes

Duxford

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type FAIR
Model Gannet
Manufacturer Fairey
Airline Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (historical/museum)
Livery Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (historical grey/navy with roundel)
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop
Thrust 2 × 1,950 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan 16.56 m
Length 13.4 m
Height 5.6 m
MTOW 9,934 kg
Range 1,995 km
Capacity Crew of 3 (Pilot, Observer, Electronics Operator)
Cruise Speed 322 km/h
Noise Rating Approx. 115 dB (typical for carrier-based turboprops, ICAO Chapter 2)

📍 Location

Airport Code EGSU
Airport Name Duxford Aerodrome