| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XP564 |
| Military Code: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | BAC 84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | BAC 84 Jet Provost T4 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/W/15523 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 79 Sqn / 1 TWU |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 861137 |
| Photo Comment |
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This JP first served RAFC, 3 FTS, CATCS and 6 FTS in standard training colours but by this time was unusual sight in camouflage, gained when it joined I TWU at RAF Brawdy. W/o on 22nd April 1982 when it crashed at Llandilo in Wales. Pilots, one of whom was from the Indian AF, ejected safely after throttle linkage which had been incorrectly routed during maintenance failed This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 October 2025, and has since been viewed 106 times. |