| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XW227 |
| Military Code: | DN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 230 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Cambrai - Épinoy (closed)Map |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFQI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | NATO Tiger Meet 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 679293 |
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First flight on 26 Apr'72 and was soon after delivered to the RAF as DN with 230sq. It is seen here during the Tiger Meet '86. The Puma was modified by Westland at Yeovil in early '02 but was written off on 16 Mar'02 when it crashed near Jonesborough (Northern Ireland) while attempting to land at Foughill Mountain. All 8 aboard injured. The wreckage was stored with Agusta-Westland at Yeovil in '02, and reported at this location up to late '05. It is reported with private owner by May'07. Was seen at Witham Specialist Vehicles, Colsterworth in '07, gone by end '08. Reported as sold for a film. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 April 2024, and has since been viewed 324 times. |