Aircraft Photo of XV787 | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #789295
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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