XV160 - Royal Air Force (Buccaneer-S.2B)

Photo of aircraft XV160 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
SerialB3-01-66
Line Number
First Flight15.07.66
ModelBuccaneer-S.2B
StatusCrashed
Commentswritten-off 20.09.82 when it crashed off Sardinia after stalling during attack manoeuvre while on strength of No.16 Squadron coded X, aircraft was on detachment to Decimomannu, both crew ejected safely, Pilot Flt.Lt. Pete Branthwaite and Navigator Flt. Lt. Dave R. Major
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XV160 Royal Navy 17.08.66 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! XV160 Royal Air Force 20.07.70 Crashed

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
17/05/1982 - ETUL - LIN104
S.2B, No.16 Squadron/X
17/05/1982 - NRN - spotter1
Buccaneer S.2B, No.16 Squadron "X"