XP924 was originally an FAW.2 and served in 899. NAS before being retired from frontline service and converted to a D.3. Flown out of Llanbedr for many years, on retirement from her drone duties in 1991. Here is captured during Air Power 2005.
Operated by De Havilland Aviation (DHA) from Bournemouth Airport , the former D.3 drone is now flying in her original 1971 899 Squadron markings. Lt Cdr Matt Whitfield has succeeded Brian Grant as DHA's display pilot.
The world's only airworthy Sea Vixen making it's eagerly awaited return after almost two years without flying at the annual RNAS Yeovilton Airday 2008.