Aircraft Photo of XX894 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #137850
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XX894
Military Code:R-020
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-03-74
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLF   IATA: FAB   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Farnborough Air Sciences Trust
 
Photo Date:20 September 2003
Photo by:Ian Howat
Photo ID: 137850
Photo Comment

Despite its colour scheme, this is a RAF aircraft. It was painted in these colours (Royal Navy 809 Squadron) to mark the Buccaneer's retirement from service on 31 March 1994. The aircraft is also a Gulf war veteran (1st one) with 7 missions to its credit.

This photo is copyright © Ian Howat, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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