XZ493 - Royal Navy (Sea Harrier-FRS.1)

Photo of aircraft XZ493 operated by Royal Navy

Photo by Matt14357

Image of aircraft registration XZ493 - A Sea Harrier-FRS.1 operated by Royal Navy
10 Dec 2025
Royal Navy Sea Harrier-FRS.1 at EGDY by Hitman69
Image of aircraft registration XZ493 - A Sea Harrier-FRS.1 operated by Royal Navy
1 Jan 1888
Royal Navy Sea Harrier-FRS.1 at EGCD by Matt14357

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial41H-912017
Line Number
First Flight26.11.80
ModelSea Harrier-FRS.1
StatusWritten-off
Commentswritten-off 15.12.94, nose section preserved at FAAM Yeovilton, (completes XV760)
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XZ493 Royal Navy 07.01.81 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
10/12/2025 - EGDY - Hitman69
03/10/2025 - XMU - Oiram
07/07/2023 - YEO - Nottinghamlad
23/07/2021 - XMU - Jolly67
Fleet Air Arm Museum
06/05/2019 - YEO - Tristardelta
07/03/2019 - XMU - RON43
12/08/2011 - XMU - the_nazarine
01/06/2010 - EGDY - RegimortG
23/09/2002 - EGDY - PaulGold
03/09/2000 - YEO - toxic121
FAA Museum
13/07/1996 - YEO - Overwatch
24/02/1992 - EGDY - srushness
As XZ493/VL-714 (899 Squadron). Seen again at Yeovilton on 22nd March 1993.
29/07/1989 - EGDY - roly70
15/03/1988 - EGXC - roly70
03/08/1985 - EGDY - colin woods
16/07/1985 - EGDY - LIN104
Sea Harrier FRS.1, No.899 Squadron/713
16/07/1985 - EGDY - spotter1
Sea Harrier FRS.1, No.899 Squadron "713"
31/12/1983 - 1983 - Oiram
01/01/1888 - EGCD - Matt14357
Seen static at Woodford Air show (date unknown)