This Day in Aviation History

January 19th, 1956
First flight of the Supermarine Scimitar.

The Supermarine Scimitar was a British naval fighter aircraft operated by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. The prototype for the eventual production version flew in January 1956 and production aircraft were delivered in 1957. It saw service with the Royal Navy from 1958 until 1969….

Source:
Wikipedia, Supermarine Scimitar:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Scimitar

YouTube, Supermarine Scimitar fighter launch British:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1GwEIY9W-0

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