Aircraft Photo of XZ453 | British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #98766
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XZ453
Military Code:VL-105
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912007
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:899 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:YeoviltonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGDY   IATA: YEO   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry Hughes
Photo ID: 98766
Photo Comment

899 Naval Air Squadron. Whilst operating from HMS Invincible with 801Sqd. during the Falklands conflict collided May 6th, 1982 with Sea Harrier XZ452. Both aircraft were lost.

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

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