Originally Posted by
Lordflasheart
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It's the (first) Red Shrimp Gannet. Apparently arrived safely at Carlisle. I think the E on the fin, and the '89-something' squadron crest on the nose, starboard side, are bogus - ie not representative of it's actual service.
The E-for-Eagle on the fin was applied some time between 1982 and 1986 while it was in the care of the Wales Aircraft Museum at Rhoose - so no, not genuine.