Aircraft Photo of XV162 | Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #878090
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XV162
Military Code:H-232
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Buccaneer S.2
C/n (msn):B3-03-66
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:801 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:NowraMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSNW   IATA: NOA   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:4 November 1968
Photo from:John Hopton Collection (via Ian McDonell)
Photo ID: 878090
Photo Comment

Visiting from the HMS Hermes. Transferred to the Royal Air Force. Crashed into the sea off Bridlington, East Yorkshire, on June 13, 1972. Crew killed.

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