Gloster Javelin F(AW).1 XA628/'B', 87 Squadron, RAF Bruggen, Germany, circa 1957. The 'pen-nib' jet-pipe fairing was fitted to all aircraft powered by Sapphire Sa6 engines to overcome rudder buffeting.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Gloster Javelin F(AW).2 XA806/'P', 89 Squadron, RAF Stradishall, Suffolk, circa 1958. The most noticeable external difference between the F(AW).1 and F(AW).2 was the asymmetric radome, which was hinged.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Gloster Javelin F(AW).5 XA664/'P', 5 Squadron, RAF Laarbruch, Germany, circa 1960. Externally similar to the F( AW).4, the F(AW).5 carried an additional 125 Imp gal of fuel in each wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Gloster Javelin F(AW).7 XH794/'L', 64 Squadron, RAF Duxford, Cambridgeshire, circa 1958. Powered by Sapphire Sa7s, the F(AW).7 had an extended rear fuselage to reduce base drag.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Gloster Javelin F(AW).8 XH966/'X', 41 Squadron, RAF Wattisham, Suffolk, circa 1963. This was the final production variant and the first type to be powered by the Sapphire Sa7R, which had limited reheat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Gloster Javelin F(AW).9R XH888/'B29 Squadron, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, circa 1965. It is illustrated with an in-flight refuelling probe, under-wing drop tanks and Firestreak air-to-air missiles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

In spite of its new designation, the Javelin F(AW).9 was not a new variant built on the production line. It was basically an F(AW).7 converted to take the Sapphire Sa7R with reheat. This aircraft is seen in the markings of 23 Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951