Blenheim - Long-sleeve T-shirt Colour:French Navy The Gannet first flew in

The Gannet first flew in 1949 and made the first deck landing of a turboprop aircraft on HMS Illustrious

Mediterranean

so in 1955 the aircraft was re-designated the U-2 and was flown during the Cuban crisis

The 12 AEWs were given names from the Magic Roundabout and The Herbs TV series

Initially the F-111 was considered but the option of ordering the Phantom was taken with alteration to engines

Blenheim - Long-sleeve T-shirt Colour:French Navy The Gannet first flew inBristol Blenheim MKIF From graphic designer and illustrator, Chris Sandham Bailey of Inkworm. com. Chris is a regular contributor to aviation publications such as Aeroplane and Mortons Media. This profile is Blenheim from 25 Squadron at RAF Debden.