Last Flying Fairey Gannet Takes Off In Style!

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LAST ONE LEFT!

Initially developed to meet a WW2-era requirement, this aircraft entered service powered by a coupled turboprop engine that could output almost 3,000 shp.

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The carrier-based, anti-submarine warfare aircraft features a mid-wing monoplane configuration with a tricycle undercarriage and two contra-rotating propellers.

You get to see these features in the video below, which features the last known airworthy Fairey Gannet in action.

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The British ASW plane can be seen starting her Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engines before taking off elegantly at the Menomonie Air Show in 2017.

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You don’t wanna miss out on seeing this beautiful warbird in action. Check it out below!

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