XA894 - Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd (Vulcan B.1)

Photo of aircraft XA894 operated by Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial00PS06
Line Number
First Flight09.1.1957
ModelVulcan B.1
StatusWritten-off
Commentsused as a test bed for the RR Olympus 22R engine which was due to power the TSR.2; w/o 03.12.1962 at Filton, Glos, when the engine was being run at full power on maximum reheat; a low-pressure turbine disc failed, puncturing two fuels tanks and causing a fire which spread rapidly, destroying the airframe;
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XA894 Royal Air Force 29.3.1957 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! XA894 Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd Unknown Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

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09/09/1962 - EGLF - geoffj53