HS801 MR1 Production 1969 -1973

Following the two Prototypes & four Development Aircraft came 34 Production HS801 Nimrod MR's. The first production aircraft was delivered to the RAF on the 2nd. Oct 1969, the last leaving on the 24th. Aug 1972.

Top Left: Taken on the short runway at Woodford September 1969 the Prototype Development and First Production Aircraft pose for photographs prior to the first being delivered in October 1969.

Top Right: Woodford Production in 1970. In just two and a half years
all 34 Production aircraft were completed.

Lower Left: After finishing its Development, Aircraft XV226 went back onto the line to be modified to full production standard. It was delivered into service with XV228 in 1973.

Lower Right: Typical Production HS801 Nimrod MRI.