Aircraft Photo of XE531 | Hawker Hunter T12 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #19963
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XE531
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T12
C/n (msn):41H/679906
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
Location
City / Airport:Greenham Common (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVI   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
 
Photo Date:July 1976
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 19963
Photo Comment

This unique one-off was a Hunter F.Mk.6 converted by Hawker to two seats. Initially fitted with Head-Up Display for TSR2 trials but later used for research by RAE Farnborough and RRE Bedford for Harrier avionics tests. Crashed on take-off from Farnborough after compressor disintegration on 18.3.82. Pilot ejected safely

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

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