| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XV205 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4230 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Tebay / Low Flying Area 17 [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 2005 |
| Photo by: | Shaun Connor |
| Photo ID: | 578807 |
| Photo Comment |
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On August 29th 2007, 47 Sqn Hercules XV205 landed heavily at night on a rough airstrip in the Afghan desert. It was badly damaged and could not be recovered. Subsequently some equipment was removed and the aircraft was destroyed by UK Special Forces. This photo is copyright © Shaun Connor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 June 2023, and has since been viewed 189 times. |