Gloster Javelin FAW9R, 7975M , Royal Air Force
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Registration: 7975M
Construction Number: Unknown
Code Number: XH849
Model Gloster Javelin FAW9R
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF Abingdon (ABB / EGUD), UK - England
Photographer: Chris England
Date Taken: 15/06/1968
Date Submitted: 29/03/2009
This airframe was used at RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary display 1968. Later to RAF West Raynham fire section 30/4/69. Previously used for ground instructional use 7575M at 71 MU, RAF Bicester. Earlier operational 29 Sqdn, written off 27/6/1966 - ran off runway landing at Khormaksar, Aden (wheel locked on touch down). Recovered to UK for repairs but deemed beyond economical repair - struck off as Cat5(G/1) 30/6/1967.
Picture ID:1165928