Aircraft Photo of XP564 | BAC 84 Jet Provost T4 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #861137
Aircraft
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
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

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

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