XZ136 - Royal Air Force (Harrier-GR.3)

Photo of aircraft XZ136 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial712195
Line Number
First Flight09.09.76
ModelHarrier-GR.3
StatusCrashed
Commentscrashed 02.11.87 whensix Harriers were to attack a target from different directions on the Otterburn Range, Northumberland. Numbers 3 and 4 failed to keep separation and collided on the crossover.Both pilots were killed, one being a US Navy exchange pilot - Lieutenant John CARVER, USN. The other pilot - Flight Lieutenant David Robin Sunderland - had ejected moments before impact with the ground but too late for the seat to complete its sequence, XZ136 collided with XV790 and crashed near Rotten Crag, Riddles Hope, Redesdale, Northumberland
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Not Seen It! XZ136 Royal Air Force 05.11.76 Crashed

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SIGHTINGS

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04/06/1988 - EGHH - colin woods
13/04/1987 - EGXT - waldo57
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20/09/1986 - EHEH - LIN104
GR.3, No.3 Squadron/AO
20/09/1986 - EHEH - spotter1
Harrier GR.3, No.3 Squadron "AO"
31/12/1985 - EGXT - Oiram