Folland Gnat T1, XR567 / FL.557, Royal Air Force
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Registration: XR567
Construction Number: FL.557
Code Number: B
Model Folland Gnat T1
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF St Mawgan / Newquay (NQY / EGDG), UK - England
Photographer: Stephen John Rendle
Date Taken: 17/09/1971
Date Submitted: 09/12/2006
This aircraft crashed, killing both crew members, at RAF Upper Heyford on Monday, Dec. 13th, 1971. At that time it was painted in Red Arrows livery. It was flying as number 4 with three other Red Arrows aircraft, and seemed to impact the runway about 12 deg. nose down. A witness believes he saw the canopy come off and one unsuccessful ejection.
Picture ID:1029910