Aircraft Photo of G-BGTC / XP282 | Auster AOP 9 | UK - Army | AirHistory.net #764265
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BGTC
Alternate Serial:XP282
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster AOP 9
C/n (msn):N/K
Display Paint:UK - Army
Location
City / Airport:Old WardenMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGTH   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Air Britain Fly-in 1981
 
Photo Date:12 July 1981
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 764265
Photo Comment

Delivered to the Army as XP282 August 1961. Sold and registered G-BGTC 12 October 1979. It was badly damaged at South Lodge Farm, Widmerpool on -2 October 1996, when it struck a car while going around from an aborted landing. With the port aileron damaged, the pilot was unable to maintain control, causing it to stall and crash into the adjoining field. It is still currently registered as of December 2024, albeit with Permit expired -9 June 1997. It was possibly scrapped in 2023 but this is unconfirmed.

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

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