ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 164810
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| Date: | Wednesday 31 May 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Gloster Javelin FAW.9 |
| Owner/operator: | 64 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | XH875 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | RAF Nicosia -
 Cyprus
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Nicosia, Cyprus (NIC/LCNC) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 31/05/1961, XH875 "L", a Gloster Javelin FAW9 of 64 Squadron was written off (damaged beyond repair) when it caught fire and burnt out after an explosion during engine start at Nicosia, Cyprus. The Squadron were on detachment to Cyprus.
Sources:
1. http://web.archive.org/web/20170623232130/http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com:80/Javelin.html
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Mar-2014 02:59 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 26-Mar-2014 19:04 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
| 14-Jul-2022 15:34 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
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