XS783 - Royal Air Force (Basset CC.1)

Photo of aircraft XS783 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial0B.042
Line Number
First Flight22.06.66
ModelBasset CC.1
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 06.7.73 Crashed into an old disused stone animal enclosure as the pilot was attempting to fly to RAF Mona, Anglesey. Shortly after take off from RAF Valley, both engines failed due to the fuel tanks having been incorrectly filled with jet fuel (AVTUR) instead of petrol (AVGAS) (with 26 Sqn)
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XS783 Royal Air Force 10.08.66 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

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14/09/1972 - EGUY - egpk1331
01/06/1971 - NHT - Warthog1
207 Sqn