78-0590 - United States Air Force (A-10A Thunderbolt II)

Photo of aircraft 78-0590 operated by United States Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
SerialA10-210
Line Number
First Flight02.5.1979
ModelA-10A Thunderbolt II
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 18.11.1980 crashed after a mid-air collision with A-10A 78-0588 while en-route to Wainfleet range from RAF Bentwaters. The pilot of 78-0590 lost control of his aircraft following the collision and ejected near Itteringham, Norfolk. The pilot of 78-0588 attempted to return to Bentwaters by flying around the Norfolk coastline to avoid over-flying built-up areas but lost control and ejected, coming down in the sea off Winterton (with 81 TFW);
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! 78-0590 United States Air Force 11.5.1979 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
09/08/1987 - EGVG - colin woods
08/09/1980 - EGVJ - srushness