Photo of Fairey Gannet ECM.6, XG797, Royal Navy

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Photo of Fairey Gannet ECM.6, XG797, Royal Navy
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Aircraft

Location & Date

Type: Fairey Gannet ECM.6
Aircraft Reg: XG797
MSN / CN: F9365

Operator: Royal Navy

Picture Category: Electronic Warfare Aircraft / Preserved

Picture ID: 1036505

Location: Duxford (QFO / EGSU)
Country: UK - England
Date: 26th June 2010

Photographer

Andrew Weir

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Comments: Complex looking machine with bi-fold wings, relatively small contrarotating props which allows them to be packed tight below decks. Each prop is driven by its own engine which allowed one to be shut down in flight to increase range.