XX950
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1976 Panavia Tornado GR.1 C/N P.08Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | Panavia |
Model: | Tornado GR.1 Search all Panavia Tornado GR.1 |
Year built: | 1976 |
Construction Number (C/N): | P.08 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 2 |
Number of Engines: | 2 |
Engine Type: | Turbofan |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Turbo-Union RB.199 |
Registration Number: | XX950 |
Current Status: | Crashed on June 12, 1979 |
Owner: | British Aerospace |
Address: | , United Kingdom |
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This aircraft was the 8thprototype Tornados shown at the 1976-1978 Farnborough Airshows. The aircraft was lost over the Irish Sea on 12th June 1979 during simulated weapons release trials. Both crew were killed. |