P.05

50 Years of Operation

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Prototype P.05 - X586 MM586

(C) Panavia Aircraft GmbH

- First flight 05.12.1975

- P.05 was due to be used for flutter and airframe load trials but was extensively damaged during a landing accident at Caselle during January 1976.  After extensive refurbishment including a new forward section, it rejoined the trials fleet in 1978.  It was also used for weapons release trials.

- This was the last prototype to wear the red & white colour scheme.

- Delivered in Panavia color scheme,

- Used for load surveys with stores.