ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 21169
Last updated: 18 May 2013
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| Date: | 05-FEB-1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Supermarine Swift FR.5 |
| Operator: | 79 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | WK298 |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Fallingbostel -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Jever, Germany |
Written off 05/02/1960: Abandoned after engine lost power on low-level navex, and crashed near Fallingbostel, West Germany Pilot: Flt/Lt Eric J.E. Smith suffered slight injuries after ejecting at 2,000 feet and 200 knots.
Sources:
Air Britain RAF Aircraft WA100 - WZ999
http://www.ukserials.com/prodlists.php?type=1076
http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com/Swift.html
http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/aircraft_by_type/swift/swift.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jun-2008 21:55 | JINX | Added |
| 14-Apr-2013 02:52 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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