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John Farley

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Colin Cummings book Category Five

This book (a catalogue of RAF aircraft losses 1954 to 2009 and in my experience a very reliable reference ISBN 978-0-95266-19-7-9) quotes the following

16 June 1962
XA929 Victor B1
10 Sqn
RAF Akrotiri Cyprus
An incorrect flap reading led to the wrong selection of flaps on take off. By the time the pilot had realised the possible reason for the aircraft not becoming airborne it was too late to avoid the crash. The co-pilot ejected shortly before the crash but the ejection was outside the design limits of the seat and he did not survive.


The entry also lists all the crew members. If you would like these details pm me.
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