Built as FAW.1 XJ565 was converted by HSA at Hawarden and returned to FAA service as FAW.2 in early 1967. Seen here in her 899 Squadron markings as embarked on HMS Eagle.
Guarding the small car park at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum on 7th June 2013 was Sea Vixen FAW.2 serial XJ580, this view shows the Observer's 'coal hole'!
Guarding the car park at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum on 7th
June 2013 was Sea Vixen FAW.2 serial XJ580, nicely restored with an
interesting weapons load. Beautiful she is not!