Aircraft Photo of XR769 | English Electric Lightning F6 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #669676
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XR769
Military Code:BD
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95234
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Binbrook (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGXB   IATA: GSY   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Priory 1/83 1983
 
Photo Date:28 April 1983
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 669676
Photo Comment

Fiirst flew as XR769 in 1965 and delivered to the RAF in 1966. Crashed into the North Sea five miles off Easington, Humberside after an inflight fire in 1988. Pilot ejected and survived. This was the last Lightning to be lost in RAF service.

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

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