| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XL564 |
| Military Code: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter T7 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/693715 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal Goodman |
| Photo ID: | 690751 |
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This Hunter's career came to and end on 6 August 1998. A throttle restriction was encountered ten miles out from Boscombe Down. The pilot declared an emergency and returned to Boscombe Down. The aircraft failed to make contact with the runway and both crew ejected when it was 2,000 - 3,000ft along the runway. It crashed onto the airfield and caught fire, the crew being slightly injured. This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 May 2024, and has since been viewed 170 times. |