Aircraft Photo of XW923 | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #691796
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XW923
Military Code:23
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1A
C/n (msn):712078
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:1 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Biggin HillMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKB   IATA: BQH   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1974
 
Photo Date:14 September 1974
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 691796
Photo Comment

Later converted to GR.3. While serving with 1417 Flight, crashed into the Belize River 26th May 1981 due to loss of control on a short rolling take off from Belize after the pilot ejected. Cockpit to ground instructional use as 8724M at RAF Wittering. Current in July 2023 at the Harrier Heritage Centre. (Accident info courtesy of ASN).

This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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