Aircraft Photo of EK782 | Blackburn Firebrand TF5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #150235
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:EK782
Military Code:100
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn Firebrand
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn Firebrand
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Firebrand TF5
C/n (msn):[ EK782 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Area:Mediterranean Sea [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:HMS Implacable R86
 
Photo Date:2 December 1947
Photo from:Chris England Collection
Photo ID: 150235
Photo Comment

A landing incident in the Mediterranean, when Firebrand EK782 struck HMS Implacable's island. Photo 1 of 3. Photograph by Tony Saunders, with thanks to his Grandson Guy Dumbell.

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