Aircraft Photo of XM171 | English Electric Lightning F1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #449636
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XM171
Military Code:171
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95058
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Coltishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGYC   IATA: CLF   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1965
 
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 449636
Photo Comment

First flew 20 Sept.1960, delivered 10 Nov.1960. Parked in the static display at this event, in the colours of resident 226 OCU and carrying the badge of shadow 145 Squadron on the tail. Struck off charge 29 March 1974 and scrapped at Leconfield.

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

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