British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) Jet Provost T5A

16 Aug 2026 · © Judge Dredd

BAC Jet Provost T5A XW295 in classic RAF silver/yellow trainer markings performs a banking display under clear blue skies.

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Aircraft

Jet Provost T5A BAC 167

Royal Air Force trainer livery with yellow bands

XW295

Registration

Manufacturer

British Aircraft Corporation (BAC)

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 92.0

Pristine focus and sharp livery; dynamic banking angle against a spotless sky gives this real wow factor.

Location

Newcastle Airport

NTL/YWLM

-32.7961, 151.8350

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Newcastle Airport NTL

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Aviation History

A classic British jet trainer used by the RAF from the late 1950s to the early 1990s. Widely used in military pilot training and aerobatic displays.

Fleet Rarity

Survivors are rare, mainly found at airshows or preserved in museums; type retired from RAF service.

Record Flights

No major long-range records, but prominent at airshows and as a staple of RAF pilot training.

Safety & Events

Mostly known for its reliability and as a workhorse of RAF training. Occasional accidents as expected in military training aircraft.

Future Outlook

This airframe is likely maintained by a private owner or museum for heritage flights or displays.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Viper Mk 202 turbojet

Engine

10.77 m

Wingspan

10.85 m

Length

1,380 km

Range

668 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor)

Capacity

3,629 kg

MTOW

3.09 m

Height

1,750 lbf (7.8 kN)

Thrust

Circa 90-95 dB at takeoff (not ICAO classified for civil ops)

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