Aircraft Photo of XP708 | English Electric Lightning F3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #21323
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XP708
Military Code:N
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95162
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:29 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:WattishamMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUW   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21323
Photo Comment

First flying in the hands of Roly Beaumont at Samlesbury on 20.11.63, this Lightning served initially with 23 Sqdn then 29 Sqdn as seen here till withdrawn in 3.76. Airframe used on the Pendine Ranges in Wales and finally scrapped in 1999

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

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