XV249 — Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 Data

XV249
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1, c/n 8024
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XV249 is a Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 (serial number 8024). It is powered by 4 engines. Registration status is listed as Withdrawn from service, with ownership recorded under Royal Air Force in United Kingdom. The profile includes 15 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Aircraft XV249, XV249 HS Nimrod R1 RAF Cosford, at EGWC, photo by PhilR
PhilR
@ EGWC
Aircraft XV249, XV249 HS Nimrod R1 Cosford, at EGWC, photo by PhilR
PhilR
@ EGWC
Aircraft XV249, Nimrod R.1 XV249 - RAF Museum Cosford, at EGWC, photo by David Burrell
David Burrell
@ EGWC
Aircraft XV249, Cosford RAF Museum 10.7.15, at EGWC, photo by leo larsen
leo larsen
@ EGWC
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley
Model Nimrod R.1 Search all Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1
Construction Number (C/N) 8024
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Engines 4
Engine Type Turbofan
Engine Manufacturer and Model Rolls-Royce RB-168-20 Spey 250
Aircraft
Registration Number XV249
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Withdrawn from service
Owner
Owner Royal Air Force
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Peter Nicholson, 2012-03-02 21:12:20
This Nimrod R.1, retired from active service with 51 Squadron at RAF Waddington, was flown to Kemble on July 29, 2011 and there dismantled for transport to the RAF Museum Cosford where it is now on display as part of the Museum’s extensive Cold War collection.
Peter Nicholson, 2012-03-02 21:12:20
This Nimrod R.1, retired from active service with 51 Squadron at RAF Waddington, was flown to Kemble on July 29, 2011 and there dismantled for transport to the RAF Museum Cosford where it is now on display as part of the Museum’s extensive Cold War collection.