Aircraft Photo of XR751 | English Electric Lightning F3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #536709
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XR751
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95216
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: -
Event:RAF Wattisham Battle of Britain Day 1972
 
Photo Date:16 September 1972
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 536709
Photo Comment

One of around 36 Lightnings based at RAF Wattisham at the time, with 29 & 111 Squadrons and the TFF. SOC 21st June 1988, to Lower Tremar, Cornwall. To Everett Aviation, Sproughton August 2008, then Queensbury, North Yorkshire February 2009. Reduced to nose section. To Jet Art at Selby in July 2011. Last reported January 2016.

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

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