| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-BLKZ |
| Alternate Serial: | A-125 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pilatus P-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pilatus P-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pilatus P-2-05 |
| C/n (msn): | 45 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Newquay - CornwallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHQ IATA: NQY Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre |
| Photo Date: | 17 May 2022 |
| Photo by: | Kev Slade |
| Photo ID: | 461092 |
| Photo Comment |
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These P-2's were delivered in 1947 as A-103 to A-128. In 1963 the registration was changed into U-103 to U-128. A-125 does resemble its original serial. On 31st May 2008 the pilot attempted a landing at Heath Farm, Barkston Heath, Grantham, Lincolnshire while en route from RAF Waddington to Spanhoe in Northamptonshire when the engine stopped in flight. When the aircraft landed the landing gear was severely damaged, although the propeller and underside of the fuselage were not so bad. The aircraft was left unattended overnight and was damaged by vandals, who also started a small fire. The aircraft was de-registered in August 2008 as permanently withdrawn from use. This photo is copyright © Kev Slade, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 May 2022, and has since been viewed 175 times. |