Prestwick (HMS Gannet) Fairey Gannet AEW mk3

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By: H.M.S Vulture - 15th January 2006 at 20:38

Hi
Does any one know what became of the Prestwick (HMS Gannet) Fairey Gannet AEW mk3 ,after the recent auction????

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By: Arm Waver - 16th January 2006 at 07:30 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Isn't under restoration somewhere - by/for Kennet?

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By: Easy Tiger - 16th January 2006 at 08:37 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

I think you will find the Prestwick Gannet is still there after no-one bought it. Probably due to the new health & safety rules on moving old aircraft. The Kennet fugly XL500 came from Chatham.

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By: Arm Waver - 16th January 2006 at 09:15 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

Sorry - got my Navy bases muddled..

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By: cra1g - 17th January 2006 at 15:26 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

the gannet at prestwick

the gannet was still sitting at the top of the the ramp nexto the main gate on saturday 14