Incident Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH871,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161418
 
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Date:Thursday 7 November 1963
Time:
Type:Gloster Javelin FAW.9
Owner/operator:64 Sqn RAF
Registration: XH871
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire -   United Kingdom
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire (EGXB)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Gloster Javelin FAW.9 XH871 ("F" of 64 Sqn, RAF) was written off 7/11/1963 after it force landed at Binbrook, Lincolnshire due to control failure. After attempted repairs it was finally declared a ‘rogue aircraft’ during April 1964 due to repeated aileron snatch. Struck off charge 17/4/1964 as Cat.5(c) and allocated to RAF Bovingdon for crash rescue/fire fighting practice

Sources:

1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1963.htm
2. http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?15289-Javelin-XH871
3. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com/javelinpics/xh871.jpg]
4. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1099513/

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
13-Oct-2013 19:48 Dr. John Smith Added
14-Nov-2018 15:36 Nepa Updated [Operator, Operator]

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