185 results found
Registration / Serial:XR749
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95214
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Binbrook Open Day 1982
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:74419Submit Correction
View count: 156
Freshly painted into these pale grey air defence colours.
Registration / Serial:XR749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95214
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR749
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95214
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Binbrook Open Day 1982
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:74419Submit Correction
View count: 156
Freshly painted into these pale grey air defence colours.
Registration / Serial:XR749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95214
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR718
Other Marks:BK1
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:74324Submit Correction
View count: 175
Lined up with XP749/BK2. These two Lightnings were assigned to demonstration duty for the 1984 airshow season.
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR718
Other Marks:BK1
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:74324Submit Correction
View count: 175
Lined up with XP749/BK2. These two Lightnings were assigned to demonstration duty for the 1984 airshow season.
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XP748
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95176
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:73882Submit Correction
View count: 185
Gate guard at Binbrook.
Registration / Serial:XP748
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95176
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XP748
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95176
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:73882Submit Correction
View count: 185
Gate guard at Binbrook.
Registration / Serial:XP748
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95176
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Military Code:AQ
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1987
Photo Date:19 July 1987
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:70626Submit Correction
View count: 192
A lucky shot of this wonderful aircraft during a high speed pass. Kodachrome 25 film, a full four stops slower than most of us use today !
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1987
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Military Code:AQ
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1987
Photo Date:19 July 1987
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:70626Submit Correction
View count: 192
A lucky shot of this wonderful aircraft during a high speed pass. Kodachrome 25 film, a full four stops slower than most of us use today !
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1987
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR720
Military Code:DA
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95203
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:LTF - Lightning Training Flight
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:7 March 1984
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:54703Submit Correction
View count: 782
Temporarily based at Leeuwarden for the Elder Forest Exercise. The Lightnings performed the agressor role. Hence the 'red' star on the fin.
Registration / Serial:XR720
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95203
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:7 March 1984
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XR720
Military Code:DA
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95203
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:LTF - Lightning Training Flight
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:7 March 1984
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:54703Submit Correction
View count: 782
Temporarily based at Leeuwarden for the Elder Forest Exercise. The Lightnings performed the agressor role. Hence the 'red' star on the fin.
Registration / Serial:XR720
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95203
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:7 March 1984
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Military Code:AS
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:51117Submit Correction
View count: 750
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Military Code:AS
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:51117Submit Correction
View count: 750
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Chivenor Open Day 1970
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:48996Submit Correction
View count: 262
Lightning F.3 of 226 Operational Conversion Unit wearing the markings of its No. 145 Squadron shadow unit.
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Chivenor Open Day 1970
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:48996Submit Correction
View count: 262
Lightning F.3 of 226 Operational Conversion Unit wearing the markings of its No. 145 Squadron shadow unit.
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:LTF - Lightning Training Flight
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1986
Photo Date:25 May 1986
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:38789Submit Correction
View count: 331
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1986
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:LTF - Lightning Training Flight
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1986
Photo Date:25 May 1986
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:38789Submit Correction
View count: 331
Registration / Serial:XR718
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1986
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP706
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95160
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:35649Submit Correction
View count: 135
In outside storage at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Aeroventure
Registration / Serial:XP706
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95160
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP706
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95160
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:35649Submit Correction
View count: 135
In outside storage at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Aeroventure
Registration / Serial:XP706
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95160
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP750
Military Code:B
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
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Binbrook 1977
Photo Date:3 September 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22404Submit Correction
View count: 303
Lightning Training Flight participant in the Battle of Britain flying display, in camouflage towards the end of its career. Removed from Binbrook for scrap 1.88
Registration / Serial:XP750
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95178
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP750
Military Code:B
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
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Binbrook 1977
Photo Date:3 September 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22404Submit Correction
View count: 303
Lightning Training Flight participant in the Battle of Britain flying display, in camouflage towards the end of its career. Removed from Binbrook for scrap 1.88
Registration / Serial:XP750
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95178
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP749
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22043Submit Correction
View count: 322
Pictured whilst serving the Lightning Training Flight, based at RAF Binbrook, this Lightning had earlier seen service with 111 and 5 Sqns. Later performed as 11 Sqn's display aircraft and was withdrawn in 1.87 with 3212 hours after a period back at the LTF, being scrapped next year. Also see my 1974 flying shot back in the days when she was still in the classic natural metal finish with 111 Sqn
Registration / Serial:XP749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP749
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22043Submit Correction
View count: 322
Pictured whilst serving the Lightning Training Flight, based at RAF Binbrook, this Lightning had earlier seen service with 111 and 5 Sqns. Later performed as 11 Sqn's display aircraft and was withdrawn in 1.87 with 3212 hours after a period back at the LTF, being scrapped next year. Also see my 1974 flying shot back in the days when she was still in the classic natural metal finish with 111 Sqn
Registration / Serial:XP749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP708
Military Code:N
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95162
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:29 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21323Submit Correction
View count: 1140
First flying in the hands of Roly Beaumont at Samlesbury on 20.11.63, this Lightning served initially with 23 Sqdn then 29 Sqdn as seen here till withdrawn in 3.76. Airframe used on the Pendine Ranges in Wales and finally scrapped in 1999
Registration / Serial:XP708
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95162
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP708
Military Code:N
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95162
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:29 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21323Submit Correction
View count: 1140
First flying in the hands of Roly Beaumont at Samlesbury on 20.11.63, this Lightning served initially with 23 Sqdn then 29 Sqdn as seen here till withdrawn in 3.76. Airframe used on the Pendine Ranges in Wales and finally scrapped in 1999
Registration / Serial:XP708
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95162
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP695
Other Marks:O
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95119
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20641Submit Correction
View count: 322
Having served 56 Sqn, 29 Sqn, 111 Sqn then finally 11 Sqn, this F.Mk.3 last flew in 9.80 and was scrapped in 1987 with 2600 recorded hours
Registration / Serial:XP695
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95119
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP695
Other Marks:O
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95119
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20641Submit Correction
View count: 322
Having served 56 Sqn, 29 Sqn, 111 Sqn then finally 11 Sqn, this F.Mk.3 last flew in 9.80 and was scrapped in 1987 with 2600 recorded hours
Registration / Serial:XP695
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95119
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1976
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP741
Other Marks:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:111 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20630Submit Correction
View count: 524
First flown in 2.64 and operated by 111 Sqn until transferred to 5 Sqn a couple of months after this shot. Later with 11 Sqn and the LTF before going back to 5 Sqn which used XP741, by then in camouflage, as a display aircraft in 1987. To Manston fire school as 8939M in 9.87 with 3164 hours recorded and destroyed 1995
Registration / Serial:XP741
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP741
Other Marks:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:111 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20630Submit Correction
View count: 524
First flown in 2.64 and operated by 111 Sqn until transferred to 5 Sqn a couple of months after this shot. Later with 11 Sqn and the LTF before going back to 5 Sqn which used XP741, by then in camouflage, as a display aircraft in 1987. To Manston fire school as 8939M in 9.87 with 3164 hours recorded and destroyed 1995
Registration / Serial:XP741
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XR713
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95196
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Wattisham Battle of Britain Day 1972
Photo Date:16 September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20051Submit Correction
View count: 163
111 Squadron put up a unforgettable diamond nine formation at the 1972 Wattisham BoB show
Registration / Serial:XR713
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95196
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XR713
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95196
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Wattisham Battle of Britain Day 1972
Photo Date:16 September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20051Submit Correction
View count: 163
111 Squadron put up a unforgettable diamond nine formation at the 1972 Wattisham BoB show
Registration / Serial:XR713
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95196
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP745
Other Marks:H
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95173
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19327Submit Correction
View count: 733
Started with 56 Sqn in 5.65 and joined 29 Sqn 4.70. To Boulmer as gate guard 12.76 (8453M) but later dismantled, although the nose was saved for exhibition in London
Registration / Serial:XP745
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95173
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP745
Other Marks:H
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95173
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19327Submit Correction
View count: 733
Started with 56 Sqn in 5.65 and joined 29 Sqn 4.70. To Boulmer as gate guard 12.76 (8453M) but later dismantled, although the nose was saved for exhibition in London
Registration / Serial:XP745
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95173
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP749
Other Marks:K
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19202Submit Correction
View count: 1013
Those were the days. Classic pose by this Treble-One Squadron beaut on short finals
Registration / Serial:XP749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP749
Other Marks:K
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19202Submit Correction
View count: 1013
Those were the days. Classic pose by this Treble-One Squadron beaut on short finals
Registration / Serial:XP749
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1972
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18042Submit Correction
View count: 329
Seen on a high-speed pass at a Woodford Airshow, set against the Derbyshire hills
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1972
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18042Submit Correction
View count: 329
Seen on a high-speed pass at a Woodford Airshow, set against the Derbyshire hills
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP696
Military Code:696
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1972
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18038Submit Correction
View count: 313
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP696
Military Code:696
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1972
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:18038Submit Correction
View count: 313
Registration / Serial:XP696
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95120
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1973
Photo Date:23 June 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15897Submit Correction
View count: 245
Unit based at RAF Coltishall
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 (Advanced Sqn) / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1973
Photo Date:23 June 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15897Submit Correction
View count: 245
Unit based at RAF Coltishall
Registration / Serial:XR716
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95199
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1973
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield