| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 68-0060 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark |
| C/n (msn): | A1-229 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry Taylor |
| Photo ID: | 663120 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is the escape pod of F-111E 68-0060 / UH from the 20th TFW based at RAF Upper Heyford. On 05 Nov 1975 during a low level run over the Wainfleet range a bird penetrated the windshield causing a catastrophic failure to the windshield and canopy. The crew ejected the pod and survived. The capsule with the crew inside was picked up by a helicopter from the 67th ARRS and flown to RAF Woodbridge. This photo is copyright © Kerry Taylor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 March 2024, and has since been viewed 124 times. |