Viper Classic Jets

Viper Classic Jets XW324 was the 38th Jet Provost MK5 to be produced and first flew in 1970. They’ll be updates on the operation, and insights into this classic British Aircraft.

Owned by Nick Snow and Jeff Bell XW324 will be attending airshows all over the UK in 2025.

It’s been suggested this was an April fool!?You might have wondered why XW324 hasn’t been seen much over the winter. In ...
01/04/2026

It’s been suggested this was an April fool!?

You might have wondered why XW324 hasn’t been seen much over the winter.

In September we submitted our modification approval to the CAA for the removal of the RR Viper engine and the installation of the RB199 that one of our supporters found in their shed.

Extensive modifications were needed to the airframe including the installation of the Turbo Encabulator to remove the original malleable logarithmic casing and upgrade the all six hydrocoptic marzlevanes. This hasn’t been an easy task and we’re pleased to say that initial flight tests conducted from Rough Bush Airfield have been extremely promising.

Unfortunately the reheat element reduces the range to 14 minutes at Mach 6.2.

More updates soon, and we look forward to showing off the BAe Jet Provfast in 2026.

14/03/2026

🤔 Who guessed it right?

We’re thrilled to reveal that , Jet Provost T.5 will be taking to the skies at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 14 June 2026!

A standout of Britain’s jet‑training heritage, the Jet Provost served for decades as the RAF’s primary jet trainer, shaping generations of fast‑jet pilots. It also spent many years here at RAF Cosford as a vital training aid, helping to 'engineer the future' by supporting the development of countless RAF technicians and engineers.

With its sleek lines, distinctive sound and crisp aerobatic performance, it’s sure to be a crowd‑pleaser.

Don’t miss your chance to see this classic in action at Cosford!

🎫 Grab your tickets now: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

14/03/2026

🤔 Who guessed it right?

We’re thrilled to reveal that , Jet Provost T.5 will be taking to the skies at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 14 June 2026!

A standout of Britain’s jet‑training heritage, the Jet Provost served for decades as the RAF’s primary jet trainer, shaping generations of fast‑jet pilots. It also spent many years here at RAF Cosford as a vital training aid, helping to 'engineer the future' by supporting the development of countless RAF technicians and engineers.

With its sleek lines, distinctive sound and crisp aerobatic performance, it’s sure to be a crowd‑pleaser.

Don’t miss your chance to see this classic in action at Cosford!

🎫 Grab your tickets now: www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

Loved this show last year. We possibly might have already booked our hotels 😂
07/03/2026

Loved this show last year.

We possibly might have already booked our hotels 😂

01/03/2026

My new helmet design for 2026. I hope you like it! RAF Typhoon Display Team RAF Tutor Display Team Southport Air Show Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show Vulcan Restoration Trust

So…….a couple of weeks ago you might have seen what you thought was this! Well, it turns out that I’d made a little erro...
01/03/2026

So…….a couple of weeks ago you might have seen what you thought was this! Well, it turns out that I’d made a little error and I know that many of you were too polite to point it out.

Even though it was only a small mistake I really needed to correct it, so here we are. I needed to completely start again, but now I’ve done it I’m really pleased.

This is my first (second 😂) attempt at painting a flying helmet and I hope you like it. Seeing RAF Tutor Display Team and RAF Typhoon Display Team with their bespoke lids inspired me.

Looking forward to showing it off around various airshows this year.

We’ve been a bit quiet over the winter, but Airshow News coming soon!We’ll do a better job of social media this year, ne...
08/01/2026

We’ve been a bit quiet over the winter, but Airshow News coming soon!

We’ll do a better job of social media this year, new website too!

Our last show of the season before 324 goes away for winter maintenance. Come and say hello. Free stickers as always!
23/09/2025

Our last show of the season before 324 goes away for winter maintenance. Come and say hello. Free stickers as always!

27/08/2025

Saturday flight times

Depart SND 0900
Arrive EMA 0930
Depart EMA 1030
Arrive BPL 1050

We’re getting ready to leave a beautiful London Southend Airport for Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show airborne in ...
24/08/2025

We’re getting ready to leave a beautiful London Southend Airport for Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show airborne in 45 minutes!

Come and see Flt Lt Dave ‘Gibbo’ Gibbs put XW324 through her paces at Air & Car Show this Sunday. Thanks to Mark Jeffer...
23/08/2025

Come and see Flt Lt Dave ‘Gibbo’ Gibbs put XW324 through her paces at Air & Car Show this Sunday. Thanks to Mark Jefferies for the invite. We’ll be departing at approximately 1600 returning about 1715. Thanks to for their support as always.

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Viper Classic Jets, Unit 14 Oak Industrial Park
Great Dunmow
CM61XN

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