Incident Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH785,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 160186
 
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Date:Monday 4 April 1966
Time:
Type:Gloster Javelin FAW.9
Owner/operator:60 Sqn RAF
Registration: XH785
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:5 miles NW of RAF Tengah -   Singapore
Phase: Initial climb
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAF Tengah, Singapore
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
On 4th April 1966, RAF Javelin FAW.9 XH785/L of 60 Squadron, RAF Tengah, Singapore crashed after an engine explosion 5 miles north west of Tengah, Singapore. Both crew - Flt. Lt.Ted “Horse” Rawcliffe and Flt. Lt. Al L. Vasloo - ejected safely

Sources:

1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1966.htm
2. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/Aircraft_by_Type/Gloster_Javelin.htm]
3. http://web.archive.org/web/20170623232130/http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com:80/Javelin.html

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
06-Sep-2013 18:39 Dr.John Smith Added
19-Nov-2014 08:14 Dr Octor Updated [Operator, Location]

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