XX143 - Royal Air Force (Jaguar-T.2A)

Photo of aircraft XX143 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial00B.08
Line NumberPSN1008
First Flight14.03.74
ModelJaguar-T.2A
StatusCrashed
Commentsret, crashed 18.09.96 when the aircrafat suffered failure of No. 2 engine during a paired take off from Lossiemouth, Grampian. The pilot jettisoned the two fuel tanks, which exploded on the runway, in an attempt to gain height. This failed and he ejected at 50 feet. The aircraft crashed into the sea 400 yards off the beach. The pilot was quickly rescued from the water by a 202 Squadron Sea King.
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XX143 Royal Air Force 18/4/1974 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! JI002 Indian Air Force Unknown Left Fleet
Not Seen It! XX143 Royal Air Force Unknown Crashed

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
20/01/1992 - EGYC - srushness
As XX143/GS (54 Squadron). Also seen at Coningsby on 23rd March 1992.
06/06/1991 - WID - LIN104
T.2A, No.54 Squadron/GS
06/06/1991 - WID - spotter1
Jaguar T.2A, No.54 Squadron "GS"
02/12/1988 - EGPK - egpk1331
24/06/1987 - EGUD - Oiram
18/09/1982 - EGUD - gazac
still marked as J-1002