Airfix 1/72 Folland Gnat T.1 # 02105A

The Folland Gnat T.1 was a British subsonic jet trainer aircraft that was used primarily by the Royal Air Force.

It first entered service in the late 1950s and was widely used throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

The Gnat was a compact and agile aircraft, known for its excellent handling characteristics and its ability to perform a wide range of maneuvers.

It was used primarily for pilot training, but it was also used for light attack and reconnaissance roles in some instances.

One of the Gnat's most notable achievements was its use by the Indian Air Force during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.

Indian Gnats were able to successfully engage and shoot down much larger Pakistani aircraft, including F-86 Sabre jets, which had been considered superior to the Gnat in terms of performance.

Overall, the Folland Gnat T.1 was a highly versatile and effective aircraft that played an important role in training generations of British and international pilots, as well as seeing combat in several conflicts.