Gloster Javelin FAW7, XH714, Royal Air Force
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Registration: XH714
Construction Number: Unknown
Military Unit: A and AEE Boscombe Down
Model Gloster Javelin FAW7
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: Unknown, UK - England
Photographer: Air-Britain
Date Taken: 10/1957
Date Submitted: 11/08/2006
XH714 crashed in the New Forest on 26/2/58 - pilots ejection seat moved upward on rail during turn, both crew killed. The aircraft was completely destroyed, with both engine buried below 4 metres in ground. Only avionics equipment recovered was one plug and socket identified as from IFF. Engine generators were twisted like corkscrews.
Picture ID:1012680