Aircraft Photo of 206 / ٢٠٦ | English Electric Lightning T55 | Saudi Arabia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #1278
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:206
Alternate Serial:٢٠٦
Military Code:C
Other Marks:55-713
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):B1/95026
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Coventry - BagintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGBE   IATA: CVT   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Midland Air Museum
 
Photo Date:19 February 2013
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 1278
Photo Comment

Operated at RAF Coltishall from 1967 to 1969 for Saudi pilot training, the T.55 was basically a two-seat F.6 with ground attack capabilities. Returned to BAe at Warton in 1.86 as ZF598 as part of trade-in for the Saudi Tornado deal

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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