| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XN817 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 6746 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Coltishall (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYC IATA: CLF Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 736615 |
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Although not part of the show, the RAE's Argosy is seen here leaving after the 1971 Battle of Britain Day at RAF Coltishall. First flying on 8th May 1961, XN817 initially served as a Transport Command aircraft before being transferred to the RAE at West Freugh. It crashed there on landing when the undercarriage collapsed on 1st October 1984. The fuselage was used for fire training until b/u in 2011 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 October 2024, and has since been viewed 264 times. |