| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XN852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 6756 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 25 March 1966 |
| Photo by: | John Phillips |
| Photo ID: | 298898 |
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Used by 105 Sqn and carries "RAF Middle East" titles on fuselage(not visible) There are some derogatory names for the Argosy but I prefer the "Whistling Wheelbarrow" as this photo shows it's clamshell rear doors enabling freight to be easily loaded/unloded from the ramp. This photo is copyright © John Phillips, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 November 2020, and has since been viewed 673 times. |