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Jet Provost T5 - 1 FTS, RAF Fairford 

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Jet Provost T5 - 1 FTS, RAF Fairford
Scale:
1:72
Length:
5.75"
Width:
5.75"
Composition:
Diecast
SKU:
SM-7007


Historical Note:

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**ONLY ONE LEFT! THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION**

Historical Note:    The BAC Jet Provost (originally built by Hunting Percival) was a British jet-powered trainer aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1955 to 1993. The Jet Provost was also successfully exported, serving in many air forces worldwide.

The Jet Provost proved to be a capable trainer. After successful acceptance trials of the T1 during late 1955 at No. 2 Flying Training School at RAF Hullavington, the RAF formally accepted the type in 1957. The first production version was the T3, powered by the Viper 102, and this entered service with No. 2 FTS, now relocated to RAF Syerston, during June 1959, when deliveries commenced from the Hunting Aircraft factory at Luton airport.

The later T4 was fitted with the more powerful Viper A.S.V. 11 of 2,500 lbs static thrust and first flew on 15 July 1960. It quickly entered service with several Flying Training Schools including No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 6.

The T5 variant was further developed and fitted with the Viper 201 and cockpit pressurisation. These developments encouraged the RAF to utilise the Jet Provost in a number of different roles besides basic training. With a top speed of 440 mph, excellent maneuverability, mechanical reliability and low operating costs, the Jet Provost was utilized as an aerobatic aircraft, air warfare and tactical weapons training as well as advanced training. The first T5 made its maiden flight on 28 February 1967 and deliveries from BAC's Warton factory commenced on 3 September 1969. Operators of the T 5 included the RAFs Central Flying School and No. 1, No. 3 and No. 6 Flying Training Schools.

Besides service with the RAF, the Jet Provost found success in export markets. Jet Provosts were withdrawn from RAF service in the early 1990s and replaced by Short Tucanos. The Jet Provost remains popular among enthusiasts and being an inexpensive jet, many are now in private hands. Some are flown at airshows.

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  1. Jet Provost T-5 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 6th Jan 2022

    British answer to America’s Cessna T-37 for primary jet training. Got to see these flying around whilst they were active duty for the British and Saudi Arabian Air Forces.


  2. BAC Jet Provost - 1 FTS, RAF Fairford 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 31st Mar 2020

    SkyMax has done a marvelous job in capturing the look of this little British trainer aircraft.

    In 1/72 scale, one would assume the manufacture would have a difficult time with replicating the proper details. But, SkyMax with their parent company Hobby Master have done an excellent job executing these little models. So much so that, they have become a collector favorite for quite some time. Plus, these are getting harder to find on the secondary markets.

    My recommendation would be, get these while they're still available here at Aiken's and at a great price. After purchasing this one, I now have all the SkyMax Jet Provost in my extensive collection. Great little die-cast models, you won't be disappointed.