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Description A U.S. Navy Convair built XF2Y-1 Sea Dart (BuNo 135762) during a landing. On 4 November 1954, 135762 disintegrated in mid-air over San Diego Bay, California (USA), during a demonstration for Navy officials and the press, killing Convair test pilot Charles E. Richbourg when he inadvertently exceeded the airframe limitations.
Date circa 1954
date QS:P,+1954-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.7213.010
Author U.S. Navy

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Convair F2Y Sea Dart

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