| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XW315 |
| Military Code: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | BAC 84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | BAC 84 Jet Provost T5A |
| C/n (msn): | EEP/JP/979 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | The Swords / 3 FTS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Biggin HillMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGKB IATA: BQH Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1974 |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 861164 |
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"THe Swords" was an aerobatic team fielded by 3 FTS just for 1974, disbanded at the end of the season as an economy measure by the MoD. Four aircraft were flown but a fifth spare appears here. Right to left: XW315 (caught fire in air 1984 and not repaired), XW424 (crashed 1977), XW407 (crashed 19860, XW370 (to Cosford as GIA) and XW428 (to USA as N4311M) 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 73 times. |