1078 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XR753 |
| Military Code: | BP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95218 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leeming (EGXE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Leeming Air Fair 1993 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1993 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 112560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1007 |
On display at RAF Leeming Air Fair in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | XR753 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95218 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeming (EGXE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1993 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR753 |
| Military Code: | BP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95218 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leeming (EGXE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Leeming Air Fair 1993 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1993 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 112560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1007 |
On display at RAF Leeming Air Fair in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | XR753 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95218 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeming (EGXE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1993 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP707 |
| Military Code: | DB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95161 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 112421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
At Battle of Britain air display
| Registration / Serial: | XP707 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95161 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP707 |
| Military Code: | DB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95161 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 112421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
At Battle of Britain air display
| Registration / Serial: | XP707 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95161 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS923 |
| Military Code: | DF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95256 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Jever (ETNJ) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 112352Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1178 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS923 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95256 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Jever (ETNJ) (closed)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS923 |
| Military Code: | DF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95256 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Jever (ETNJ) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 112352Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1178 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS923 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95256 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Jever (ETNJ) (closed)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP753 |
| Military Code: | X |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 111399Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3119 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP753 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP753 |
| Military Code: | X |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 111399Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3119 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP753 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR752 |
| Military Code: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95217 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 111160Submit Correction |
| View count: | 956 |
5 Squadron
| Registration / Serial: | XR752 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95217 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR752 |
| Military Code: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95217 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 111160Submit Correction |
| View count: | 956 |
5 Squadron
| Registration / Serial: | XR752 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95217 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS932 |
| Military Code: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95265 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 109364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
11 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XS932 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95265 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS932 |
| Military Code: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95265 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 109364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
11 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XS932 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95265 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP750 |
| Military Code: | DE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 107029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 557 |
Lightning Training Flight, Binbrook
| Registration / Serial: | XP750 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP750 |
| Military Code: | DE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 107029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 557 |
Lightning Training Flight, Binbrook
| Registration / Serial: | XP750 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS925 |
| Military Code: | BA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95258 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 106829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 827 |
The magnificent Lightning was the RAF's first truly supersonic aircraft remaining in front-line service for 28 yrs, longer than any other fighter. Although tasked primarily with defending UK airspace the type was also deployed successfully in Germany as well as further overseas. This particular airframe was built in Preston and delivered in Mar. 1967. By Jul. 87 she had served with No.5 & 11 Sqdns accumulating 4,015 1/2 h and was out-of-hours arriving at the RAF Museum in April 1988.
| Registration / Serial: | XS925 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95258 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS925 |
| Military Code: | BA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95258 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 106829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 827 |
The magnificent Lightning was the RAF's first truly supersonic aircraft remaining in front-line service for 28 yrs, longer than any other fighter. Although tasked primarily with defending UK airspace the type was also deployed successfully in Germany as well as further overseas. This particular airframe was built in Preston and delivered in Mar. 1967. By Jul. 87 she had served with No.5 & 11 Sqdns accumulating 4,015 1/2 h and was out-of-hours arriving at the RAF Museum in April 1988.
| Registration / Serial: | XS925 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95258 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 106338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 602 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 106338Submit Correction |
| View count: | 602 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Upper Heyford (EGUA / UHF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 1971 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR728 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95211 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 23 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 106044Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
23 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XR728 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95211 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR728 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95211 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 23 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 106044Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
23 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XR728 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95211 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XG337 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | 95026 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2007 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 105932Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Displayed in typical vertical pose in the new Cold War Museum at Cosford
| Registration / Serial: | XG337 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | 95026 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2007 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XG337 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | 95026 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2007 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 105932Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Displayed in typical vertical pose in the new Cold War Museum at Cosford
| Registration / Serial: | XG337 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | 95026 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2007 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR761 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95226 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 56 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 105035Submit Correction |
| View count: | 425 |
56 Sqd - Later serving with 5 Sqd at Binbrook crashed into the North Sea ten miles off Spurn Head, Humberside, having been abandoned following pitch trim failure and a subsequent fire in both engines. Pilot ejected and was recovered safely.
| Registration / Serial: | XR761 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95226 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR761 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95226 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 56 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 105035Submit Correction |
| View count: | 425 |
56 Sqd - Later serving with 5 Sqd at Binbrook crashed into the North Sea ten miles off Spurn Head, Humberside, having been abandoned following pitch trim failure and a subsequent fire in both engines. Pilot ejected and was recovered safely.
| Registration / Serial: | XR761 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95226 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR726 |
| Military Code: | DF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95209 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 104466Submit Correction |
| View count: | 385 |
Lightning Training Flight, Binbrook
| Registration / Serial: | XR726 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95209 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR726 |
| Military Code: | DF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95209 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | LTF - Lightning Training Flight |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 104466Submit Correction |
| View count: | 385 |
Lightning Training Flight, Binbrook
| Registration / Serial: | XR726 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95209 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR719 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 104271Submit Correction |
| View count: | 970 |
Armed Forces day, 56 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XR719 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR719 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 104271Submit Correction |
| View count: | 970 |
Armed Forces day, 56 Sqd
| Registration / Serial: | XR719 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 May 1965 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR770 |
| Military Code: | D |
| 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: | 56 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 103618Submit Correction |
| View count: | 509 |
56 Sqd - Now preserved
| Registration / Serial: | XR770 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95235 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR770 |
| Military Code: | D |
| 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: | 56 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 103618Submit Correction |
| View count: | 509 |
56 Sqd - Now preserved
| Registration / Serial: | XR770 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95235 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV328 |
| Military Code: | BZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95021 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1988 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 103406Submit Correction |
| View count: | 264 |
Withdrawn from service by the RAF in the 80's, six English Electric Lightnings were purchased by a wealthy tax exile, from Binbrook squadrons Nos 5 and 11, all F-6s & T5s. They were flown into Cranfield and regularly ground maintained by RAF personnel for some time. The dream to fly them was thwarted by either the refusal of the CAA to issue the necessary licence, or the high maintenance costs, and the aircraft were eventually sold on.
| Registration / Serial: | XV328 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95021 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1988 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV328 |
| Military Code: | BZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95021 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1988 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 103406Submit Correction |
| View count: | 264 |
Withdrawn from service by the RAF in the 80's, six English Electric Lightnings were purchased by a wealthy tax exile, from Binbrook squadrons Nos 5 and 11, all F-6s & T5s. They were flown into Cranfield and regularly ground maintained by RAF personnel for some time. The dream to fly them was thwarted by either the refusal of the CAA to issue the necessary licence, or the high maintenance costs, and the aircraft were eventually sold on.
| Registration / Serial: | XV328 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95021 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1988 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP697 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3A |
| C/n (msn): | 95151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1964 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Photo ID: | 103196Submit Correction |
| View count: | 592 |
Interim Lightning F6
| Registration / Serial: | XP697 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3A |
| C/n (msn): | 95151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Registration / Serial: | XP697 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3A |
| C/n (msn): | 95151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1964 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Photo ID: | 103196Submit Correction |
| View count: | 592 |
Interim Lightning F6
| Registration / Serial: | XP697 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3A |
| C/n (msn): | 95151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1964 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 103029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
Combined 74 (Tiger) sqd English Electric Lightnings and 92 sqd 'Blue Diamonds' Hawker Hunters performing at the SBAC show.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 103029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 367 |
Combined 74 (Tiger) sqd English Electric Lightnings and 92 sqd 'Blue Diamonds' Hawker Hunters performing at the SBAC show.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM173 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95060 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wethersfield (EGVT / WXF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Wethersfield Armed Forces Day 1966 |
| Photo Date: | 11 June 1966 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 102532Submit Correction |
| View count: | 704 |
145 Sqd /226 OCU
| Registration / Serial: | XM173 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95060 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wethersfield (EGVT / WXF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 June 1966 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM173 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95060 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Wethersfield (EGVT / WXF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Wethersfield Armed Forces Day 1966 |
| Photo Date: | 11 June 1966 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Photo ID: | 102532Submit Correction |
| View count: | 704 |
145 Sqd /226 OCU
| Registration / Serial: | XM173 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95060 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wethersfield (EGVT / WXF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 June 1966 |
| Photo by: | Jerry HughesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS452 |
| Military Code: | BT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95012 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 102385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 412 |
An ex LTF Binbrook T5 seen here in very poor external condition after Arnold Glass failed to gain approval for civilian flight. Later sold to Tony Hulls at Cranfield and restored to taxyable condition. Finally purchased by Mike Beachyhead and fully restored to fly as ZU-BBD with Classic Jets at Cape Town.
| Registration / Serial: | XS452 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95012 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS452 |
| Military Code: | BT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95012 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |
| Photo ID: | 102385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 412 |
An ex LTF Binbrook T5 seen here in very poor external condition after Arnold Glass failed to gain approval for civilian flight. Later sold to Tony Hulls at Cranfield and restored to taxyable condition. Finally purchased by Mike Beachyhead and fully restored to fly as ZU-BBD with Classic Jets at Cape Town.
| Registration / Serial: | XS452 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95012 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm ClarkeContact |