Heading out towards Rochester I nearly drove off the rode when I spotted this sitting at the side. A couple of pictures and a google later and I find it's actual history ->
ZF581 has a had a busy retirement! Originally sold by BAC to the Saudis, she was purchased back from them in the 1980s for possible sale to the Austrians but that deal fell through. Sold to a private owner, after some years she moved on to Marine Salvage in Portsmouth and then finally got bought back by BAE Systems (Avionics) in the Autumn of 2000! She underwent a complete restoration at the Rochester site of the company before being placed on the gate in early 2004. She is painted up in 56 Squadron markings, representing an RAF F.6, and looks stunning. Information current as of 27/03/2005. Thanks to Thunder And Lightnings for the info.
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