Pre Production Collection

McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom pre-production
Mcdonnell Douglas Yf4H-1 Phantom Pre-Production Model Which Set an Absolute World Speed Record at 1606Mph in 1961 Flown by Lt Col Robert B Robinson Date: 1961

Westland W. 34 Wyvern TF. 1 VR137
Westland W.34 Wyvern TF.1 VR137, the seventh pre-production aircraft which was allocated to ground-based trials and never flew

Grumman S2F-1 or YS2F-1 Tracker
United States Navy - Grumman S2F-1 or YS2F-1 Tracker. An early pre-production or production Tracker, fresh off the production line, on the flightline at Bethpage for flight testing

Morane-Saulnier MS. 500 Criquet D-EMAW
Morane-Saulnier MS.500 Criquet D-EMAW (msn 1034), painted in the colours of a Fieseler Fi156 D-0; a pre-production version of the air ambulance version

Dassault Mirage IVA 02
(Armee de l Air) - Dassault Mirage IVA 02, the 2nd pre-production aircraft, at the Musee de l Air, Le Bourget Airport, Paris. Date: 1981

Found FBA-1A CF-GMO-X (msn 1). The pre-cursor to the Found FBA-2A Bush Hawk, first flown on 13 July 1949, was designed and built by brothers N.K (Bud) and S.R. (Mickey) Found from 1946

United States Navy - McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II 145315b (msn 16), pre-production F4H Phantom II. Later redesignated F-4A-2-MC

USMC - North American Rockwell YOV-10A Bronco 152880
United States Marine Corps - North American Rockwell YOV-10A Bronco 152880 (msn 300-2), the second pre-production OV-10 in storage after service with the Naval Air Test Center

SEPECAT Jaguar A-04, the fourth pre-production Jaguar on display at the Air and Space Museum on Le Bourget Airport. Of note are the intake splitter plates which were only fitted to prototypes

de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter series 1 CF-OEG (msn 4), of the Ontario Provincial Air Service. The fourth prototype / pre-production aircraft, sold to OPAS once released by de Havilland Canada

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"Unveiling the Legends: A Glimpse into Pre-Production Aircraft" Step back in time and witness the birth of aviation marvels with these pre-production hints. From the McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom to the Westland W. 34 Wyvern TF. 1 VR137, each aircraft holds a story waiting to be told. The Grumman S2F-1 or YS2F-1 Tracker takes us on a journey through naval warfare, showcasing its prowess as a formidable anti-submarine platform. Meanwhile, the Morane-Saulnier MS. 500 Criquet D-EMAW captivates with its unique design and versatility. Prepare for awe-inspiring speed as we delve into the realm of supersonic jets like the Dassault Mirage IVA 02 and United States Navy's McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II 145315b. These cutting-edge machines redefine what it means to soar through the skies. Venturing beyond traditional combat roles, we encounter USMC's North American Rockwell YOV-10A Bronco 152880 - an agile aircraft built for reconnaissance and close air support missions. Witness innovation at its finest with SEPECAT Jaguar A-04, marking a significant milestone as one of only four pre-production Jaguars ever created. Its sleek design embodies power and precision. Not forgetting utility aircraft that have left their mark in history, de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter series 1 CF-OEG showcases its unmatched reliability in remote regions across the globe. Lastly, explore new frontiers with NASA's Global Hawk unmanned aircraft used for Earth science missions; this technological wonder revolutionizes data collection from above. These pre-production gems offer glimpses into aviation history while paving the way for future advancements. Join us on this captivating journey where dreams take flight.