| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 64-18262 |
| Alternate Serial: | 418262 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley P-1127 (Kestrel/Harrier) |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley XV-6A Kestrel |
| C/n (msn): | [ XS688 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 134831 |
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The British-built Kestrel was the prototype version of the Harrier and became the world's first operational VSTOL fighter with the RAF in 1969. As XS688 this was one of six Kestrels that came to Edwards AFB for US armed forces testing and subsequent entry into service with the US Marine Corps. This example is now on display in the R&D Gallery of the NMUSAF. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 April 2019, and has since been viewed 468 times. |