Hunting Percival Provost T1 - RAF Museum, Hendon, London, UK - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The RAF Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm with admission being free. Car parking is available but there is a charge. The nearest underground station is Colindale about a 10-15 minute walk away or a number 303 bus passes both the tube station and museum. The co-ordinates posted are for the entrance to the "Milestones of Flight" hall/exhibition entrance.

The museum's website tells us about the Hunting Percival Provost:

Adopted as the RAF's basic trainer in 1953, the Provost remained in service in that role until replaced by a development of the design, the Jet Provost, in 1961.

The Provost was selected for production following competitive trials with the Handley Page HPR2. The first flight took place on 24 February 1950.

First production deliveries were made to the Central Flying School. The first Flying Training School (FTS) to be so equipped was No.6 FTS at Ternhill in October 1953. Other FTSs equipped were at Syerston, Hullavington, Feltwell and Worksop.

The Provost proved to be a popular machine with good aerobatic qualities and 397 aircraft were delivered to the RAF.

The Provost was the last piston engined basic trainer to be used by the RAF. The last training unit re-equipped with a jet-powered version of the design, called the Jet Provost, in August 1961 but a few Provosts lingered on until the last one was retired in November 1969.

A history of the aircraft can be seen here.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Hunting Percival Provost T1 Tail Number: (S/N): XF688 / WV562 see the history record with respect to serial number(s) Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): RAF Musuem, Hendon, London inside / outside: inside Access restrictions: See the detailed description. Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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