Original Royal Navy Scimitar F.1 Photo | Vickers Supermarine XD317 (112) UK

Original Royal Navy Scimitar F.1 Photo | Vickers Supermarine XD317 (112) UK Fleet Air Arm

Striking colour photo of the formidable Scimitar F.1–iconic Cold War Royal Navy jet fighter captured in vivid detail.

Measurements: approx. 6 x 4 inches

Paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper

Dates: n/a

Condition: Previously numbered and mounted with a small double-sided tape. In decent condition. 

Internal notes: QC passed

Under a bright summer sky, this original colour photograph captures a rare view of the Vickers Supermarine Scimitar F.1, serial XD317, marked 112 of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. With its characteristic swept-wing design, tail fin marked “R”, and crisp naval roundels, the Scimitar exudes Cold War maritime power–an aircraft once hailed as Britain’s most powerful naval jet fighter of its time.

This is a genuine, vintage original photograph, measuring approx. 6 x 4 inches and printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper. The image shows minor archival signs (small tape marks and numbering on the reverse), but remains in decent condition and QC approved. The clarity of the photo beautifully showcases the aircraft’s distinctive airframe and classic naval livery–an evocative scene from British post-war aviation history.

Highly sought after by collectors of Fleet Air Arm memorabilia, Royal Navy aviation, and British Cold War jet aircraft, the Supermarine Scimitar is rarely seen in such clear and contextual form. A reminder of Britain’s maritime jet age and engineering ambition, this photo is a valuable addition to any Cold War or naval aviation archive.