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Registration / Serial:N884PA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-300
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-321B
C/n (msn):20023 / 775
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - Pan Am
Aircraft Name:Clipper Nightingale
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:657341Submit Correction
View count: 99
Being towed to the gate for a late evening departure.
Registration / Serial:N884PA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-321B
C/n (msn):20023 / 775
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - Pan Am
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Registration / Serial:N884PA
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 707
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 707-300
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-321B
C/n (msn):20023 / 775
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - Pan Am
Aircraft Name:Clipper Nightingale
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:657341Submit Correction
View count: 99
Being towed to the gate for a late evening departure.
Registration / Serial:N884PA
Aircraft Version:Boeing 707-321B
C/n (msn):20023 / 775
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - Pan Am
City / Airport:Frankfurt am Main (EDDF / FRA / FRF)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Registration / Serial:GT-908
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American TF-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-184
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1980
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Ron Damstra - Kodak260Contact
Photo ID:258757Submit Correction
View count: 513
Registration / Serial:GT-908
Aircraft Version:North American TF-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-184
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Ron Damstra - Kodak260Contact
Registration / Serial:GT-908
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American TF-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-184
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1980
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Ron Damstra - Kodak260Contact
Photo ID:258757Submit Correction
View count: 513
Registration / Serial:GT-908
Aircraft Version:North American TF-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-184
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Ron Damstra - Kodak260Contact
Registration / Serial:J-224
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6D-13
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:172198Submit Correction
View count: 324
In 1980 the 4 EPAF countires and the US conducted operational testing of their brandnew F-16s. This a/c (written off in an accident in 1983) was assigned to this MOT&E unit. It is hown here armed with a 500 pounder.
Registration / Serial:J-224
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6D-13
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:J-224
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6D-13
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:172198Submit Correction
View count: 324
In 1980 the 4 EPAF countires and the US conducted operational testing of their brandnew F-16s. This a/c (written off in an accident in 1983) was assigned to this MOT&E unit. It is hown here armed with a 500 pounder.
Registration / Serial:J-224
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6D-13
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:275
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6K-4
Operator Titles:Norway - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:166345Submit Correction
View count: 141
In 1980 the Belgian, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian and US air forces established an operational test and evaluation unit to smoothen the introduction of the F-16s into their air arms. Here a Norwegain participant makes its way to the runway.
Registration / Serial:275
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6K-4
Operator Titles:Norway - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:275
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6K-4
Operator Titles:Norway - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:166345Submit Correction
View count: 141
In 1980 the Belgian, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian and US air forces established an operational test and evaluation unit to smoothen the introduction of the F-16s into their air arms. Here a Norwegain participant makes its way to the runway.
Registration / Serial:275
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6K-4
Operator Titles:Norway - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:J-262
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6E-4
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:163626Submit Correction
View count: 170
Early Block 1 aircraft with black radome and large roundel when part of the test and evaluation unit.
Registration / Serial:J-262
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6E-4
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:J-262
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:Fokker
C/n (msn):6E-4
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:163626Submit Correction
View count: 170
Early Block 1 aircraft with black radome and large roundel when part of the test and evaluation unit.
Registration / Serial:J-262
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6E-4
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:FA-18
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:SABCA
C/n (msn):6H-18
Operator Titles:Belgium - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:160786Submit Correction
View count: 184
During pre-operational testing in a temporary unit that also comprised Danish, Norwegian, Dutch and US early F-16. Here a 1Wing F-16 and a 350 Sqn pilot.
Registration / Serial:FA-18
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6H-18
Operator Titles:Belgium - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:FA-18
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:SABCA
C/n (msn):6H-18
Operator Titles:Belgium - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:160786Submit Correction
View count: 184
During pre-operational testing in a temporary unit that also comprised Danish, Norwegian, Dutch and US early F-16. Here a 1Wing F-16 and a 350 Sqn pilot.
Registration / Serial:FA-18
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6H-18
Operator Titles:Belgium - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:E-177
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:SABCA
C/n (msn):6F-4
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:160118Submit Correction
View count: 424
When the F-16 was inducted into service, five countries incuding Denmark, formed a trials unit, the MOT&E, which was responsible for the type's operational development. Here on its way to the runway.
Registration / Serial:E-177
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6F-4
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:E-177
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
Licence-built by:SABCA
C/n (msn):6F-4
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:160118Submit Correction
View count: 424
When the F-16 was inducted into service, five countries incuding Denmark, formed a trials unit, the MOT&E, which was responsible for the type's operational development. Here on its way to the runway.
Registration / Serial:E-177
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):6F-4
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:128424
Military Code:424
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:148565Submit Correction
View count: 373
Preserved at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida,
Registration / Serial:128424
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:128424
Military Code:424
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:148565Submit Correction
View count: 373
Preserved at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida,
Registration / Serial:128424
Aircraft Version:Douglas VC-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43207 / 197
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:205
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7252
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
Unit Markings:320 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1980
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:124227Submit Correction
View count: 477
320 Squadron, arriving for the open day.
Registration / Serial:205
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7252
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:205
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7252
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
Unit Markings:320 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1980
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:124227Submit Correction
View count: 477
320 Squadron, arriving for the open day.
Registration / Serial:205
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7252
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XE716
Military Code:VL-834
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003047
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:118934Submit Correction
View count: 254
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:XE716
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003047
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XE716
Military Code:VL-834
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003047
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:118934Submit Correction
View count: 254
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:XE716
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003047
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ458
Military Code:N-251
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912012
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:113805Submit Correction
View count: 486
800 Squadron
Registration / Serial:XZ458
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912012
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ458
Military Code:N-251
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912012
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:113805Submit Correction
View count: 486
800 Squadron
Registration / Serial:XZ458
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912012
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:70-2374
Alternate Serial:AF70-374
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark
C/n (msn):E2-13
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:492 TFS / 48 TFW
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:113718Submit Correction
View count: 829
48th TFW, 492nd TFS
Registration / Serial:70-2374
Alternate Serial:AF70-374
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark
C/n (msn):E2-13
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:70-2374
Alternate Serial:AF70-374
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark/Raven
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark
C/n (msn):E2-13
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:492 TFS / 48 TFW
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:113718Submit Correction
View count: 829
48th TFW, 492nd TFS
Registration / Serial:70-2374
Alternate Serial:AF70-374
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark
C/n (msn):E2-13
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ454
Military Code:N-250
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912008
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:112417Submit Correction
View count: 494
Exactly 4 months later on December 1,1980 the aircraft hit HMS Invincible's ski ramp during a flypast for the press. It crashed into the English Channel off the Lizard, Cornwall, the pilot ejecting successfully.
Registration / Serial:XZ454
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912008
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ454
Military Code:N-250
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912008
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:112417Submit Correction
View count: 494
Exactly 4 months later on December 1,1980 the aircraft hit HMS Invincible's ski ramp during a flypast for the press. It crashed into the English Channel off the Lizard, Cornwall, the pilot ejecting successfully.
Registration / Serial:XZ454
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912008
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:WT744
Military Code:VL-868
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670701
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:108277Submit Correction
View count: 311
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:WT744
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670701
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:WT744
Military Code:VL-868
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670701
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:108277Submit Correction
View count: 311
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:WT744
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670701
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ699
Military Code:DN-464
Aircraft Original Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Version:Westland WG-13 Lynx HAS2
C/n (msn):157
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:702 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:107665Submit Correction
View count: 309
702 Sqd. HMS Danae Flight. Now preserved in the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Registration / Serial:XZ699
Aircraft Version:Westland WG-13 Lynx HAS2
C/n (msn):157
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ699
Military Code:DN-464
Aircraft Original Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Version:Westland WG-13 Lynx HAS2
C/n (msn):157
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:702 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:107665Submit Correction
View count: 309
702 Sqd. HMS Danae Flight. Now preserved in the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Registration / Serial:XZ699
Aircraft Version:Westland WG-13 Lynx HAS2
C/n (msn):157
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:ZA294
Military Code:VT-B
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HC4
C/n (msn):WA908
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:846 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:104573Submit Correction
View count: 1367
846 Squadron. On the night of May 19, 1982, whilst transferring SAS troops from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid and awaiting its turn to land, the tail rotor was struck by a large bird. The helicopter ditched, rolled and sank some 200 miles ENE of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Registration / Serial:ZA294
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HC4
C/n (msn):WA908
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:ZA294
Military Code:VT-B
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HC4
C/n (msn):WA908
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:846 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:104573Submit Correction
View count: 1367
846 Squadron. On the night of May 19, 1982, whilst transferring SAS troops from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid and awaiting its turn to land, the tail rotor was struck by a large bird. The helicopter ditched, rolled and sank some 200 miles ENE of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Registration / Serial:ZA294
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HC4
C/n (msn):WA908
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ459
Military Code:N-252
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912013
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:104371Submit Correction
View count: 346
800 Squadron
Registration / Serial:XZ459
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912013
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ459
Military Code:N-252
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912013
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:104371Submit Correction
View count: 346
800 Squadron
Registration / Serial:XZ459
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS1
C/n (msn):912013
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:WT804
Military Code:VL-831
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670747
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:103107Submit Correction
View count: 271
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:WT804
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670747
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:WT804
Military Code:VL-831
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670747
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:103107Submit Correction
View count: 271
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:WT804
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):41H/670747
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:76-0044
Alternate Serial:AF76-044
Military Code:BT
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):226/A196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:36 TFW
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:101192Submit Correction
View count: 291
36th TFW, 22nd TFS Bitburg
Registration / Serial:76-0044
Alternate Serial:AF76-044
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):226/A196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:76-0044
Alternate Serial:AF76-044
Military Code:BT
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):226/A196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:36 TFW
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:101192Submit Correction
View count: 291
36th TFW, 22nd TFS Bitburg
Registration / Serial:76-0044
Alternate Serial:AF76-044
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
C/n (msn):226/A196
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XL598
Military Code:870
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693836
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:98976Submit Correction
View count: 374
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:XL598
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693836
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Registration / Serial:XL598
Military Code:870
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693836
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:FRADU - Fleet Requirements and Aircraft Direction Unit
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:98976Submit Correction
View count: 374
FRADU (Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit)
Registration / Serial:XL598
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693836
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1980
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact