| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XS929 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95262 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 56 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AkrotiriMap |
| Country: | Akrotiri and Dhekelia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LCRA IATA: AKT Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1993 |
| Photo from: | Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman) |
| Photo ID: | 856416 |
| Photo Comment |
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First flown 1 March 1967 and spent the majority of its life with 11 Squadron at Binbrook. Made its last flight 20 May 1988 to Akrotiri, allocated 8970M and displayed there as a gate guard wearing 56 Squadron colours, despite never having flown with them. Still present at time of upload. This photo was added on 17 October 2025, and has since been viewed 120 times. |