Accident Folland Gnat T.1 XR997,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 157296
 
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Date:Saturday 3 January 1970
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic GNAT model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Folland Gnat T.1
Owner/operator:4 FTS RAF
Registration: XR997
MSN: FL591
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Ty Mawr, Anglesey -   United Kingdom
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAF Valley (HLY/EGOV)
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Written off 3/1/1970: Crashed at Ty Mawr, Anglesey, shortly after take off from Valley, Anglesey, killing both crew - Flt. Lt. Peter Jack Phillips and Flying Officer Anthony Trevor Carter.

Sources:

1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1970.htm
2. http://web.archive.org/web/20121025182700/http://www.ejection-history.org.uk:80/Aircraft_by_Type/Folland_Gnat.htm

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
27-Jun-2013 19:19 Dr. John Smith Added

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