Jet Provost XM466
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a hold
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jet Provost XM466
I just wondered if anyone might know the current location or airworthiness of jet provost XM466 originally from 1FTS Linton on Ouse ?
I have found a photograph of a family member flying the aircraft many moons ago and it would be nice to trace the aircraft if possible. I understand it was bought by private owners and based at Santa Rosa California at least until 2015. From then I cannot seem to find out much information to to whether the aircraft is still airborne?
it would be nice to find out further information on the aircraft/picture in 2019 and report back to the family.
any help is appreciated
regards, fly.
I have found a photograph of a family member flying the aircraft many moons ago and it would be nice to trace the aircraft if possible. I understand it was bought by private owners and based at Santa Rosa California at least until 2015. From then I cannot seem to find out much information to to whether the aircraft is still airborne?
it would be nice to find out further information on the aircraft/picture in 2019 and report back to the family.
any help is appreciated
regards, fly.
Gnome de PPRuNe
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Too close to Croydon for comfort
Age: 60
Posts: 12,635
Received 300 Likes
on
168 Posts
Apparently still registered N7075U with an owner in California...
Pic on Flicker by Jack Snell.
Just had a look at Sonoma on Google Maps - can't see a JP but there are a number of vintage jets plus a D-21!
Pic on Flicker by Jack Snell.
Just had a look at Sonoma on Google Maps - can't see a JP but there are a number of vintage jets plus a D-21!
Last edited by treadigraph; 9th Jul 2019 at 22:06.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a hold
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the information Treadigraph, any idea when that picture was taken?
It it would be great to know if the current owner still flys it. Maybe with all the vintage stuff it’s still there somewhere.
It it would be great to know if the current owner still flys it. Maybe with all the vintage stuff it’s still there somewhere.
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hanging off the end of a thread
Posts: 33,048
Received 2,920 Likes
on
1,249 Posts
It's closed at the moment but do a NNumber search on here for owner details and aircraft status etc
More on JP T3A XM466 here - it is still registered in the USA as N7075U - Experimental class - owner Kay R Steven, 7361 Via Vista Dr, Riverside, CA 92506 - airworthiness valid to 31 Jul 20.
Jet Provost heaven - Jet Provost T.3 survivor - T.3A XM466
https://aircraft-data.com/N7075U
There are currently 8 x JPs in the USA: https://aircraft-data.com/model/bac-jet-provost/p84-t3a
Jet Provost heaven - Jet Provost T.3 survivor - T.3A XM466
https://aircraft-data.com/N7075U
There are currently 8 x JPs in the USA: https://aircraft-data.com/model/bac-jet-provost/p84-t3a
Last edited by RAFEngO74to09; 10th Jul 2019 at 03:50.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a hold
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Firstly many thanks to everyone for the above posts and help. It is much appreciated.
I find it extraordinary luck that this aircraft XM466 has remained flying, still airworthy today and also in the original colour scheme.
My uncle who flew it recently passed away so it is nice to inform the family that this aircraft still lives on.
I am sure that I will find myself in that part of the world at some point so I will make a point of stopping by and taking a look at the aircraft in all its glory. (If allowed)
Cheers 🍻 all
fly
I find it extraordinary luck that this aircraft XM466 has remained flying, still airworthy today and also in the original colour scheme.
My uncle who flew it recently passed away so it is nice to inform the family that this aircraft still lives on.
I am sure that I will find myself in that part of the world at some point so I will make a point of stopping by and taking a look at the aircraft in all its glory. (If allowed)
Cheers 🍻 all
fly
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hanging off the end of a thread
Posts: 33,048
Received 2,920 Likes
on
1,249 Posts
I am surprised it retained the red first aid kit markings on the port side, wasn't there a directive came out to paint the crosses green as it was at the time seen to contradict the Geneva convention as it is forbidden to fire on an aircraft carrying the red cross and the aircraft being military etc made it a touchy subject open to interpretation.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a hold
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nutloose I can confirm on the picture I have, Be it black and white the first aid kit markings exist in the same place. It also appears to be in the same shade as the bulk of the red part of the aircraft suggesting it hasn’t changed to green.
Could it be due to its role at the time as a training aircraft it remained unchanged? Maybe it only applied to those air frames in a combat role (I am only wild guessing here)
Could it be due to its role at the time as a training aircraft it remained unchanged? Maybe it only applied to those air frames in a combat role (I am only wild guessing here)
Many trips in her in '68 - '69 when instructing at Linton, she was in the old silver & day-glo then! Great to know she is still going.
Bill
Bill
