Non fatal Strikemaster crash in Nevada.

Blue Air have recently aquirred 2 ex RNZAF airframes and another Strikemaster from the UK to add to thier fleet

I don’t know the differences either sorry. I only worked on the Mk.88 in the RNZAF.

We had MDC on the canopy so that the seats could get out a bit quicker when you pulled the handle, which I see is not installed on this Mk.80 in the pre-crash photos of it.

Might just be removed because it is not very nice to look after!

Yes, ex Saudi and registered as a Mk.80. There were also Mk.80a’s for Saudi, not sure if there was any substantial difference between them.

Was an ex Saudi machine, my son flew from Yuma to Vegas in this one back in April

Ex-Saudi? If ASN is correct saying it was a Mk.80.

“Botched take-off” or successful forced landing following the Viper variable noise generator going quiet?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4727668/Pilot-survives-vintage-military-jet-fire-near-Nevada-airport.html

More photos of the jet.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/25/pilot-survives-vintage-military-jet-crash-nevada-desert/

Photo of remains of plane.

Blue Air Training experienced the loss of an aircraft today during a routine takeoff. Thankfully our most valuable asset, our people, are safe as the single pilot walked away from the scene completely uninjured. There was no damage to anything on the ground. We are working with the Air Force, NTSB, and the FAA to ensure this is properly handled.
The aircraft involved was a BAC-167 Strikemaster, a single-engine tactical jet, which provides close air support training for military members maintaining their Joint Terminal Attack Control qualification. This training enables military members from multiple services to control aircraft as certified Joint Terminal Attack Controllers — these individuals are able to direct air-to-ground munition employment and sensor allocation. Blue Air Training is contracted to provide close air support to Air Force Special Operations Command. In this incident, the aircraft was on its way to support a routine training event for Special Tactics Airmen. Blue Air Training is required to follow all Air Force guidelines and policy to safety, processes, and inspections, which are more stringent than FAA standards.
— Blue Air Training
For more information, please contact Capt Cheesman, AFSOC Public Affairs

From Blue Air Training’s F.B.

Good news no fatalities I wonder if he banged out or was very lucky just to walk away?

At least they didn’t report it as being a WW2 RAF Spitfire fighter jet…

An RAF Strikemaster plane

No such beast.