Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1

Originally the Beagle B-125 Bulldog, the Scottish Aviation Bulldog is a side-by-side, two-seat training aircraft that first flew in 1969. Around 328 of these aircraft were produced. The Swedish Air Force and Army were the first customers of the Bulldog and eventually operated a fleet of 78. A single prototype of a more powerful four-seat version with retractable undercarriage was also test-flown, called the Bullfinch. 

Purchased by the RAF in 1972, they served as the basic flying trainer and as the standard mount of University Air Squadrons around the country. Despite being a basic trainer, it was a rugged airframe and capable of performing aerobatics, and has since found popular use amongst private operators. The RAF sold its remaining Bulldogs in 2001. 

An ex-RAF example will be on static display at RIAT26. 

Photo Credit: Chris Lofting