| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XN927 |
| Military Code: | LM-223 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Buccaneer S1 |
| C/n (msn): | B3-07-61 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 809 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LeucharsMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGQL IATA: ADX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1963 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo by: | Michael Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 370765 |
| Photo Comment |
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This aircraft was written off 25 Mar 1964: It crashed near to Elgin, Moray, Scotland, due to a false engine fire warning from port engine caused by a fuel leak on take-off. Crew attempted a 'single-engined' landing, but failed, due to rapid loss of airspeed, and therefore decided to eject. This photo is copyright © Michael Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 June 2021, and has since been viewed 724 times. |