I flew in a former Red Arrow Gnat at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota around 1999. It was based out of Colorado. Small cockpit when compared to a Viper or Eagle.
G-mour --was g-nat Arnold Glass's aircraft? I had a Gnat ,the highest surviving serial numbered one, i think xs-110, had a number 20 and a gold pyramid emblem on the tail 'bought at Sothbys, had it totally restored then Hurricane Andrew slammed it in Miami. Last time I heard it was in California still not flying. You Brits good a job on hiding the parts. We traded the damaged aircraft for a Strikemaster.
@johnnyjet33030 That gold pyramid will be the Royal Air Force No. 4 Flying Training School emblem, based at RAF Valley, UK using Gnats until about 1978ish. Pyramid badge came about from it's origins in Egypt in the 20's.
G-MOUR is the best flying example of the Folland Gnat in the UK. It's kept at Kemble. There are a couple of Gnats in the USA and Canada, but most haven't flown for some considerable time.
Do you know of any left in the U.S.? There used to be a Gnat in Red Arrows colors that made an annual trip to Oshkosh for EAA. I haven't seen it in 15 or so years. Was it sold to someone in England or did it crash? I really miss it!
There are 5 Gnats on the CAA register at present. As well as this one(G-NATY) there are G-MOUR, G-RORI and G-TIMM with current Certificates of Airworthiness.
The most beaut small jet ever.
AVMamfortas 6 months ago
Can't believe it, already 50 years old and still looks new!
KvornanTheLafesta 1 year ago
it look an awful lot like a BAE Hawk
PivotDQ 1 year ago
@PivotDQ - It was the Hawk's predecessor...
xoio 1 year ago
I flew in a former Red Arrow Gnat at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota around 1999. It was based out of Colorado. Small cockpit when compared to a Viper or Eagle.
Piddlepack 1 year ago
G-mour --was g-nat Arnold Glass's aircraft? I had a Gnat ,the highest surviving serial numbered one, i think xs-110, had a number 20 and a gold pyramid emblem on the tail 'bought at Sothbys, had it totally restored then Hurricane Andrew slammed it in Miami. Last time I heard it was in California still not flying. You Brits good a job on hiding the parts. We traded the damaged aircraft for a Strikemaster.
johnnyjet33030 3 years ago
@johnnyjet33030 That gold pyramid will be the Royal Air Force No. 4 Flying Training School emblem, based at RAF Valley, UK using Gnats until about 1978ish. Pyramid badge came about from it's origins in Egypt in the 20's.
zulunine 1 year ago
Agree with the above, the title of this filmn is incorrect. Also there are still several Folland Gnats privately owned and flying in the USA.
Planespeaker 3 years ago
There is one at the airport in my town, owned by my flight instructor!
vipor3D 2 years ago
i have had the oppertunity to buy this beautiful aircraft along with a L-29. just an amazing aircraft all around
BBALLin3132 3 years ago
Wonderful, a Jet in the backyard of a sports airport and the pilot driving to his car? Yeah! Where can you always find that Gnat?
Greetings, Chris.
zmerekac 3 years ago
G-MOUR is the best flying example of the Folland Gnat in the UK. It's kept at Kemble. There are a couple of Gnats in the USA and Canada, but most haven't flown for some considerable time.
Wv318 3 years ago
Do you know of any left in the U.S.? There used to be a Gnat in Red Arrows colors that made an annual trip to Oshkosh for EAA. I haven't seen it in 15 or so years. Was it sold to someone in England or did it crash? I really miss it!
jpatt1000 3 years ago
There are 5 Gnats on the CAA register at present. As well as this one(G-NATY) there are G-MOUR, G-RORI and G-TIMM with current Certificates of Airworthiness.
Outofcontrol39 3 years ago