| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XV244 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | 8019 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KinlossMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGQK IATA: FSS Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 14 May 2009 |
| Photo by: | Mark McEwan |
| Photo ID: | 294644 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Nimrod's huge flaps are much in evidence here as it flares for touchdown at the Findhorn end of the Kinloss runway. The twin fuel jettison pipes on the inner flaps can also be clearly seen. It wasn't until I edited this shot that I noticed the small bird playing chicken on the approach! This photo is copyright © Mark McEwan, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 October 2020, and has since been viewed 310 times. |