RNAS Arbroath Air Display June 1963

[Condor68]

While looking for something else I have discovered another error in my records.and wondered if anyone could help. I have a Buccaneer XK529 listed as being there but on checking it appears this aircraft was written off in 1961 after a crash.If anyone has the serial of the plane that was there.I would be grateful.Its that long ago I cant
remember what was on display so am only assuming there was a Buccaneer on the airfield..

Thanks in advance

Keith

[mustang5861]

While looking for something else I have discovered another error in my records.and wondered if anyone could help. I have a Buccaneer XK529 listed as being there but on checking it appears this aircraft was written off in 1961 after a crash.If anyone has the serial of the plane that was there.I would be grateful.Its that long ago I cant
remember what was on display so am only assuming there was a Buccaneer on the airfield..

Thanks in advance

Keith

Your records are correct - it was Bucc S.1 XK529. The aircraft crashed in Lyme Bay, Dorset in 8/61 while operating from HMS Hermes. The fuselage (or part thereof) was recovered and transported to Arbroath/Condor (I don't know when).

HTH,
M

[Condor68]

Thanks for the help,I convinced myself that I had the correct numbers just the wrong order .I read about the crash but missed anything regarding the move to Condor.

Thaks again

Keith