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	Folland Gnat Aircraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Folland Gnats airplane design enables it to be constructed without specialised and expensive tools, therefore by countries which were not necessarily highly industrialised.
		In England, it served as the Gnat T.Mk1 (earlier known as the Folland Fo.144), as a demontration aircraft used by the RAFs aerobatic team.
		The Folland Gnat airplane was no longer used in Finland by 1974, in the UK by 1979, and in India by 1978.
	www.folland-gnat.com (227 words)

	Folland Gnat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		II, the Gnat is credited with shooting down seven Pakistani F-86s in the 1965 war [1] [2] between the two countries having the lowest attrition rate.
		The Gnat proved to be a frustrating opponent for the technically superior Sabres in both the wars and earned the nicknames "Sabre killers"[3] and "Sabre Slayer".
		Gnats served in India from 1958-1978, and several remain in use in private hands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Folland_Gnat (493 words)

	The Folland Gnat / HAL Ajeet
		The Gnat was armed with two 30 millimeter Aden revolver-type cannon, firing from the outer edge of the air intakes.
		While this arrangement might have suggested that the Gnat would be prone to engine flameouts from muzzle gas ingestion, that did not prove to be the case, suggesting that the muzzle system had been carefully designed to deflect the gases out to the sides.
		Five yellow-painted Gnat T.1s fitted with smoke generators were used in 1964 by the RAF "Yellowjacks" aerobatic demonstration team, which was redefined a year later to become the RAF "Red Arrows", with red-painted aircraft.
	www.vectorsite.net /avgnat.html (2298 words)

	FOLLAND GNAT - HISTORY
		Folland responded with remarkable speed to this idea given Petter's intrasigence to modifications prior to this point, and produced a brochure outlining a trainer variant.
		Trials with the Gnat in India revealed some deficiencies not found in the UK trials and several problems, notably with the tailplane hydraulic system, had to be dealt with.
		Many at Folland were of the opinion it was deliberately held back by the government to force them to accept a take-over by Hawker-Siddely - part of the government's plan to rationalise the various aviation manufacturers into a far smaller number of larger companies.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /gnat/history.html (2573 words)

	Folland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Folland was the builder of the Folland Gnat lightweight fighter and trainer, designed by W. W Petter who had previously designed the Lysander, Canberra and Lightning.
		He designed the Folland Midge, which first flew August 11 1954, and the Folland Gnat training jet (July 18 1955).
		In 1959 Folland was acquired by Hawker Siddeley, and ultimately became part of British Aerospace (BAe).
	www.objectsspace.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Folland (414 words)

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		The Gnat started life as the Folland Fo.140 design for a lightweight fighter, which was preceded by the Fo.139 Midge aerodynamic test aircraft.
		The Gnat was considered in the ground attack role as a Middle East replacement for the de Havilland Venom, but the Hunter was selected because of it range and its ability to carry heavier warloads.
		The fighter version of the Gnat was, however, sold to both Finland and India, and the latter country built over 200 under license as well as a development named Ajeet (invincible).
	sandiegoflightmuseum.org /airplane_page_Gnat.htm (412 words)

	Folland Gnat F1 airplane pictures & aircraft photos - RAF Museums
		The single-seat Gnat F1 fighter was the forerunner of the two-seat Gnat T1 trainer which achieved fame with the 'Red Arrows' aerobatic team.
		Designed by Folland's chief engineer, Mr W Petter, the Gnat represented an attempt to move away from the increasing size and cost of modern fighter aircraft.
		The prototype Gnat was built as a private venture by Folland and first flew in July 1955.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /folland-gnat-f1.htm (214 words)

	Polly's IAF aircraft Models, Photos and Paintings
		On the ground, with last minute warnings from the OPs the two Gnats scrambled from their pens (a Gnat could start up and be airborne in 45 secs) but were held up as the ATC could not see the runway traffic crossing point in the poor visibility.
		The two Gnats were ordered to exit the area as it was too late to intercept the enemy overhead and to allow the ack-ack to engage the Sabres.
		Gnats were painted silver and not in the BMF scheme, so it was a simple finish to achieve.
	www.bharat-rakshak.com /IAF/Aircraft/Models/Polly/PollyM15.html (868 words)

	The Folland Gnat / HAL Ajeet
		While this arrangement might have suggested that the Gnat would suffer engine flameouts from muzzle gas ingestion, that did not prove to be the case.
		India was very interested in the Gnat, and in 1956 Folland and Hidustan Aircraft Limited (HAL) signed a license agreement, beginning a long love affair between India and the Gnat.
		Five yellow-painted Gnat T.1s modified to generate smoke were used in 1964 by the RAF "Yellojacks" aerobatic demonstration team, which was redefined a year later to the RAF "Red Arrows", with red-painted aircraft.
	www.faqs.org /docs/air/avgnat.html (1826 words)

	Warbirds of India - [Overseas]
		This Gnat was recovered intact and in flying condition by the Pakistani Air Force and was thoroughly tested.
		This Gnat was one of the original 23 sent by Folland to India.
		Folland Gnat IE 1083 is on display at the PAF Museum Karachi.
	www.warbirdsofindia.com /ovgnat.html (542 words)

	Southampton Hall of Aviation
		The Gnat was designed as a light weight fighter and although rejected in this role by the RAF was built in large numbers for the Finnish and Indian air forces.
		The first Gnat proper was preceded by a smaller prototype, the Midge, which was powered by a Viper turbojet and first flew in 1954.
		The prototype Gnat was built at Folland's Hamble factory in 1955 and made its first flight from Chilbolton under the "B-Conditions" civil registration G-39-2.
	www.spitfireonline.co.uk /popup/exhibit8.html (200 words)

	Indian Air Force [HAL Gnat]
		Folland Gnat IE-1059 was the first Gnat received by the Indian Air Force in 1957.
		With an overall blue finish - unlike the later Gnats which were unpainted - this is the second of a batch of Gnats built for the IAF by Folland and supplied as major assemblies for erection by HAL.
		Two under wing fuel tanks are normally carried by the Gnat Mk.1, an increase in internal fuel capacity being one of the major advances planned for the Gnat Mk.2 or Ajeet.
	www.bharat-rakshak.com /IAF/Images/Classic/Gnat.html (515 words)

	File Library - Aircraft
		The team were formed at RAF Fairford from the Yellowjacks during 1964 and first displayed using the Gnat in the summer of 1965 they flew the Gnat until 1979 when they converted to the Hawk.
		The Gnat was also the RAF's advanced jet trainer of the period and was a common sight in the low level areas of North Wales.
		The Gnat was also famous for its phenominal roll rate, 420 degrees per second.
	www.fs2000.org /aircraft2k/news.asp?id=3591 (107 words)

	Oshkosh Scrapbook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is a two-seat development of the Folland Fo.141 Gnat fighter.
		Folland's objective was to make an effective but small and inexpensive fighter for export.
		The Folland Gnat is also known as the "Pocket Fighter".
	www.airplanezone.com /Oshkosh/Scrapbook2003/page58.html (126 words)

	Folland Gnat in Riihimäki
		The Gnats imported to Finland were single seater fighters, F Mk.1 ('F.1'), two of which - GN-112 and GN-113 - were equipped for reconnaissance with 70 mm Vinten cameras ('FR.1').
		Pessi's Gnat is one of these two as there are transparent windows in the nose and on both sides of the nose.
		Pessi for permission to be photgraphed in the Gnat.
	www.elisanet.fi /kurt.ristniemi/WWV/gnat/gnat.htm (423 words)

	Military Airshows in the UK
		Follands Managing Director and Chief Designer then was WEW Teddy Petter and he wanted to design a small, light and less complicated fighter around one of the new small jet engines built at the time.
		This flight paved the way for a few Gnat F.1s to be made and evaluated now powered by the more potent BOR2.701 engine of 4,520lb-st. Records show the Gnat narrowly missed the boat in favour of the bigger, heavier, more costlier Hunter Fighter.
		Last course to graduate on the type was on 24th November, 1978, at 4 FTS with the Red Arrows surrendering their Gnats at the end of the 1979 display season to swap with the Hawk.
	www.militaryairshows.co.uk /follandgnat.htm (1396 words)

	Folland Gnat: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		(the Gnat is credited with shooting down seven Pakistani F-86[For more facts and a topic of this subject, click this link]s in the 1965 war[For more info, click on this link] between the two countries.
		The successor of the Gnat was a modification for Indian conditions, EHandler: no quick summary.
		When the RAF replaced and sold-off its Gnat T.Mk1 trainers many were bought by private collectors and subsequently appeared (along with some single-seat Gnats) in the Charlie Sheen Charlie Sheen quick summary:
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fo/folland_gnat.htm (672 words)

	GILMOUR AIRCRAFT FOR SALE
		At just under 38 feet long and with a 24 foot wingspan, the Folland Gnat has a maximum range of 922 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 525 knots.
		Gilmour's Gnat is painted in the colors of the Yellowjacks.
		Gnats were used in the Indo-Pakistani war of September 1965, where they were used to successfully combat Pakistani F-86 fighters.
	utopia.knoware.nl /users/ptr/pfloyd/news/rr.html (104 words)

	1/48 Aeroclub HAL Gnat Mk1 by Darius Aibara
		This is the Aeroclub 1:48 vac-formed kit of the Folland Gnat Mk 1 built as a Hindustan Aircraft Limited built aircraft as operated by an Indian Air Force operational conversion unit.
		The single seat Gnat was evaluated by the RAF, however they procured the two seat trainer version, which was also used for aerobatic displays by the "Yellowjacks" and later the "Red Arrows" before it was replaced by the BAe Hawk.
		Decals are included for a Finnish Air Force Gnat but it was the side view of the IAF aircraft with tiger stripes shown in the instructions that caught my attention.
	www.aircraftresourcecenter.com /Gal2/1201-1300/Gal1257_Gnat_Aibara/gal1257.htm (363 words)

	F-86 Sabre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the air to air combats of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the PAF claims to have lost only 7 Sabres while IAF maintains that 15 Sabres were downed by Indian Fighters, mostly to Hawker Hunters and Folland Gnats.
		The collapse of the Pakistan Air Force during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 is partly attributed to the poor performance of the F-86s and F-104 Starfighters.
		Even the venerable Gnats of the IAF once again demonstrated their hold over the Sabres downing several craft and earning the reputation of "Sabre killer".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/F-86_Sabre (3022 words)

	1/72 Aeroclub Folland Gnat by Polly Singh
		A montage of Sekhon and Gnat EI 1246 (although the serial has been scratched out by the censor).
		As the two Gnats came out into the open (Sekhon in IE 257), one Sabre had already released its bombs overhead.
		The Hunter and the Gnat claimed all except five of all the air to air kills of the 71 war.
	www.aircraftresourcecenter.com /Gal4/3001-3100/Gal3051_Gnat_Singh/gal3051.htm (972 words)

	Folland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Petter, who had designed the Westland Lysander, English Electric Canberra and English Electric Lightning, joined the company as managing director in 1950.
		Both were built at Hamble until the 1960s.
		A privately owened Folland Gnat previously used by the RAF Red Arrows airshow team.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Folland (323 words)

	Warbird Alley: Folland Gnat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Fo.141 Gnat was a British all-metal fighter and trainer designed by Folland to be small and economical, yet capable of high performance.
		In the meantime, however, Folland sold 13 Gnats (the last two of which were reconnaissance versions) to the Finnish government, which kept them in service until 1974.
		In their training role in the UK, Gnats were effective training aircraft for several generations of student jet pilots, and were a common sight in the skies above RAF Valley, UK before their retirement in November 1978.
	www.warbirdalley.com /gnat.htm (511 words)

	Free Picture of Folland Gnat
		The Folland Gnat is powered by a 4,230-pound thrust Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 100 turbojet to a maximum speed at 31,000 ft: 636 mph
		Copyright-free-pictures.org.uk are the sole copyright holders of this Folland Gnat picture, unless otherwise stated.
		This Folland Gnat picture is not in the Public Domain.
	www.copyright-free-pictures.org.uk /aircraft/111-folland-gnat.htm (196 words)

	Reheat.org : Review / Simshed Folland Gnat
		The Gnat was a private venture design by Folland Aircraft for a lightweight single seal fighter, and was preceded by the similar looking, but lower powered Folland Midge, which first flew in August 1954.
		The Gnat was armed with two 30 mm Aden guns and eight underwing rockets However, no orders were forthcoming from the RAF, but the Gnat was ordered by Finland, India (who built over 200 under licence) and Yugoslavia (for trials only).
		As a result of the trials with the Gnat fighter, an advanced trainer version was ordered by the RAF in the autumn of 1957, and the prototype Gnat T.1 flew in August 1959.
	www.reheat.org /content.php?review.19 (1513 words)

	Robbe Folland Gnat - RC Groups
		The Gnat was a very early EDF design and simplicity/lightness the best for good flyability.
		The Robbe Gnat needs two short ply spar stubs to make sure the wings don't come off, all the ones I have seen had that simple mod done.
		Our Gnat is set up with 4 servos; one per aileron and one per elevator half, so I can expirement with mixing if I want to.
	www.rcgroups.com /forums/showthread.php?t=438138 (1468 words)

	The Folland Gnat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The legendary "FOLLAND GNAT" was the Advanced British Training Aircraft used by the World famous British "Red Arrows" aerobatic team.
		This particular GNAT is a complete ground up restoration and is flown regularly.
		Performance is outstanding with a maximum speed of 1.35 Mach (850 MPH), rate of climb of 10,000 feet per minute, roll rate in excess of 360° per second and a service ceiling of 48,000.
	www.lctn.com /air-sho/gnat.html (286 words)

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