
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | XV787 |
Military Code: | 02 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 |
C/n (msn): | 712037 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 1 Sqn |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | ConingsbyMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXC IATA: QCY Local: - Other: - |
Event: | RAF Coningsby Airshow 1979 |
Photo Date: | 21 July 1979 |
Photo by: | Shaun Connor |
Photo ID: | 789295 |
Photo Comment |
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Crashed into Port William Sound, Falkland Islands on March 22nd 1983 while operated by 1453 Flight. Suffered an engine failure due to a detached rivet damaging compressor blades. The pilot ejected safely. This photo is copyright © Shaun Connor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 March 2025, and has since been viewed 34 times. |