Aircraft Photo of XR770 | English Electric Lightning F6 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #504629
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XR770
Military Code:AA
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95235
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Manston - Kent InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMH   IATA: MSE   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Manston History Museum
 
Photo Date:31 December 2021
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 504629
Photo Comment

First flown in 1966, XR770 appeared at that year's Farnborough SBAC display in Saudi markings with a wide array of weaponry. Entering service with 74 Sqdn after that, she finished her career with 5 Sqdn at RAF Binbrook. After a period preserved at RAF Waddington, it was moved to the Manston museum in March 2015.

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

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