Folland Gnat T1, XR986 / FL583, Royal Air Force
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Registration: XR986
Construction Number: FL583
Military Unit: RAF Kemble (EGBP)
Model Folland Gnat T1
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF Stradishall, UK - England
Display Team: Red Arrows
Photographer: Peter Bovis
Date Taken: 09/1970
Date Submitted: 03/11/2019
XR986 was destroyed following a mid air collision with Gnat T1 XR545 during a Red Arrows practice session at RAF Kemble (EGBP) on 20 January 1971. All 4 crew members were killed.
Picture ID:1678362