In January 1977 construction of Fairey Flycatcher replica S1287 was started by Robinson Aircraft at Blackbushe, later transferred to Rod Bellamy, whereas the CAA Aircraft Register states Westward Airways, Lands End, England as the manufacturer
On 17 July 1977 it was registered as G-BEYB to John Fairey, and powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, making its first flight, at Middle Wallop, on 23 July 1979. The first public display was at the Middle Wallop Air Show on 28 July 1979.
It was damaged following a take-off accident on 4 October 1980, flying again following repair on 23 July 1981.
On 01 September 1995 it was flown to Lee-on-Solent for a static role at the Fleet Air Arm Officers Association reunion, the last public function before sale to FAAM.
On 05 June 1996 it was flown to RNAS Yeovilton by John Fairey and put into 12 hanger (FSAIU).
In July 1996 it moved into the FAAM and onto public display.
By 2012 it was in the Reserve Collection at Cobham Hall Store.
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