73 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725871Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
The cockpit of this aircraft is occasionally open for inspection at special events. This shot shows how incredibly cramped the Lightning cockpit was.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725871Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
The cockpit of this aircraft is occasionally open for inspection at special events. This shot shows how incredibly cramped the Lightning cockpit was.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 74 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 417 |
The identity of this aircraft is complex. It is a composite airframe consisting of the fuselage of Ex Saudi F53 53-686 with the wings of 53-700. The port side is in Saudi Air Force markings with the "correct" serial number 53-686. The starboard side is in RAF 74 Squadron markings as XR768 / A. However these same markings had also been applied to a totally different F53 (53-672). The aircraft pictured had also previously had the genuine UK military serial ZF592 and the UK civil registration G-AWON, which it wore prior to original delivery to Saudi Arabia.
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 74 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 417 |
The identity of this aircraft is complex. It is a composite airframe consisting of the fuselage of Ex Saudi F53 53-686 with the wings of 53-700. The port side is in Saudi Air Force markings with the "correct" serial number 53-686. The starboard side is in RAF 74 Squadron markings as XR768 / A. However these same markings had also been applied to a totally different F53 (53-672). The aircraft pictured had also previously had the genuine UK military serial ZF592 and the UK civil registration G-AWON, which it wore prior to original delivery to Saudi Arabia.
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Bentwaters Cold War Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 718261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
This is the cockpit of Ex Saudi Air Force Lightning F53 53-675. The complete aircraft is under restoration at BCWM with work being done to a high standard. Although not fitted with engines the electrical system is functional and the opening and closing of the air brakes was demonstrated during the visit when this image was taken. This aircraft was not on public display as of the date of this image but can occasionally be viewed during tours of the BCWM restoration facility.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Bentwaters Cold War Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 718261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
This is the cockpit of Ex Saudi Air Force Lightning F53 53-675. The complete aircraft is under restoration at BCWM with work being done to a high standard. Although not fitted with engines the electrical system is functional and the opening and closing of the air brakes was demonstrated during the visit when this image was taken. This aircraft was not on public display as of the date of this image but can occasionally be viewed during tours of the BCWM restoration facility.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Joseph CollinsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 703035Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF594 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Joseph CollinsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Joseph CollinsonContact |
| Photo ID: | 703035Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF594 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Joseph CollinsonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 688048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 74 |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 688048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 74 |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XS933" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | North East Land Sea & Air Museums |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 686694Submit Correction |
| View count: | 92 |
actually ex ZF594
| Registration / Serial: | "XS933" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XS933" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | North East Land Sea & Air Museums |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 686694Submit Correction |
| View count: | 92 |
actually ex ZF594
| Registration / Serial: | "XS933" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95303 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Sunderland / North East Land Sea and Air Museums [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2023 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Display Paint: | 111 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 2022 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 685310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Display Paint: | 111 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 2022 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Display Paint: | 111 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 2022 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 685310Submit Correction |
| View count: | 123 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Display Paint: | 111 Sq |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 2022 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 663079Submit Correction |
| View count: | 109 |
Preserved in 111 Squadron markings. This aircraft never served with the RAF. Delivered new to the Royal Saudi Air Force as 53-682 on 01 Jul 1968. Later reserialled to 307 then 201. Returned to BAe at Warton on 22 Jan 1986. Displayed at Ferranti in Edinburgh 03 Jun 1990 then to the museum on 22 May 2006.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 663079Submit Correction |
| View count: | 109 |
Preserved in 111 Squadron markings. This aircraft never served with the RAF. Delivered new to the Royal Saudi Air Force as 53-682 on 01 Jul 1968. Later reserialled to 307 then 201. Returned to BAe at Warton on 22 Jan 1986. Displayed at Ferranti in Edinburgh 03 Jun 1990 then to the museum on 22 May 2006.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF584 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95287 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF583 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 662459Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Another one of the ex Royal Saudi Air Force Lightnings that UK museums feel the urge to paint into fake RAF markings. This one is pretending to belong to 11 Squadron. Delivered to the RSAF on 01 Jul 1968 as 53-681. Later reregistered to 306 and then to 210. Returned to BAe at Warton as ZF583 on 14 Jan 1986. Delivered to the museum on 08 Jan 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF583 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF583 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 662459Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Another one of the ex Royal Saudi Air Force Lightnings that UK museums feel the urge to paint into fake RAF markings. This one is pretending to belong to 11 Squadron. Delivered to the RSAF on 01 Jul 1968 as 53-681. Later reregistered to 306 and then to 210. Returned to BAe at Warton as ZF583 on 14 Jan 1986. Delivered to the museum on 08 Jan 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF583 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Display Paint: | Marked up on right side as a Lightning of 74 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 January 2022 |
| Photo by: | John BilcliffeContact |
| Photo ID: | 645235Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Display Paint: | Marked up on right side as a Lightning of 74 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 January 2022 |
| Photo by: | John BilcliffeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Display Paint: | Marked up on right side as a Lightning of 74 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 January 2022 |
| Photo by: | John BilcliffeContact |
| Photo ID: | 645235Submit Correction |
| View count: | 104 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Display Paint: | Marked up on right side as a Lightning of 74 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 January 2022 |
| Photo by: | John BilcliffeContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 613387Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
This Lightning was delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1969 and TOC as 53-671. This plane, along with along with 12-13 other low hour examples, were returned to BAe Warton in 1985, allocated UK serials and then sat outside for four years. Twelve airframes were sold privately but these sat in a shipping container for a further seven years before being rediscovered. ZF579 was in better condition than most and was rescued and moved to the Gatwick collection in 2000. The damage and decay inflicted meant that it required a long and exhaustive restoration to its original Saudi markings.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF579 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF579 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Gatwick Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 613387Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
This Lightning was delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1969 and TOC as 53-671. This plane, along with along with 12-13 other low hour examples, were returned to BAe Warton in 1985, allocated UK serials and then sat outside for four years. Twelve airframes were sold privately but these sat in a shipping container for a further seven years before being rediscovered. ZF579 was in better condition than most and was rescued and moved to the Gatwick collection in 2000. The damage and decay inflicted meant that it required a long and exhaustive restoration to its original Saudi markings.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF579 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Charlwood / Gatwick Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF585 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95288 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 559239Submit Correction |
| View count: | 660 |
Former Saudi AF 212 bought back by British Aerospace in the Tornado deal and delivered to Warton in 1986. After some traveling around the UK it was scrapped in 1998. Though the forward fuselage is reported to be in the Hermeskeil museum in Germany. Photo via Bob Archer
| Registration / Serial: | ZF585 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95288 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF585 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95288 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 559239Submit Correction |
| View count: | 660 |
Former Saudi AF 212 bought back by British Aerospace in the Tornado deal and delivered to Warton in 1986. After some traveling around the UK it was scrapped in 1998. Though the forward fuselage is reported to be in the Hermeskeil museum in Germany. Photo via Bob Archer
| Registration / Serial: | ZF585 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95288 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF593 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95298 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier RodrÃguezContact |
| Photo ID: | 553057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 201 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF593 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95298 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier RodrÃguezContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF593 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95298 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier RodrÃguezContact |
| Photo ID: | 553057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 201 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF593 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95298 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier RodrÃguezContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF589 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95317 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 540926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
ex Saudi AF 218. One of the Lightnings exchanged in the Tornado deal with British Aerospace. It arrived at Warton in 1986 and was put into storage. Most of these aircraft ended up in museums. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | ZF589 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95317 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF589 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95317 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 540926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
ex Saudi AF 218. One of the Lightnings exchanged in the Tornado deal with British Aerospace. It arrived at Warton in 1986 and was put into storage. Most of these aircraft ended up in museums. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | ZF589 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95317 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF580 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 534923Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
Ex Saudi Lightning returned to the UK after the Tornado deal. These aircraft were stored at Warton for quite some years before ending up in various museums. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | ZF580 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF580 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 534923Submit Correction |
| View count: | 211 |
Ex Saudi Lightning returned to the UK after the Tornado deal. These aircraft were stored at Warton for quite some years before ending up in various museums. Photographer unknown
| Registration / Serial: | ZF580 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Warton (EGNO / WRT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1989 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Martin StoveyContact |
| Photo ID: | 526579Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Martin StoveyContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Martin StoveyContact |
| Photo ID: | 526579Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Martin StoveyContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 525900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Looking splendid in a 56 Sqdn repaint completed this year and looking so much better than the grey colours in which it was previously displayed, this is really ex-Saudi Lightning ZF583. It was first flown in 1968 as G-27-51 and delivered in July of that year to the Royal Saudi Air Force at Jeddah. Served as 53-681 with 6 Sqdn and 2 Sqdn and with the type's withdrawal from Saudi service, BAe bought it back (as part of the deal to sell Tornados) in January 1986. After hopes to sell on the ex-Saudi machines proved fruitless, they were offered to various museums.
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Military Code: | M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Solway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 525900Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Looking splendid in a 56 Sqdn repaint completed this year and looking so much better than the grey colours in which it was previously displayed, this is really ex-Saudi Lightning ZF583. It was first flown in 1968 as G-27-51 and delivered in July of that year to the Royal Saudi Air Force at Jeddah. Served as 53-681 with 6 Sqdn and 2 Sqdn and with the type's withdrawal from Saudi service, BAe bought it back (as part of the deal to sell Tornados) in January 1986. After hopes to sell on the ex-Saudi machines proved fruitless, they were offered to various museums.
| Registration / Serial: | "XP748" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95826 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 516807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 210 |
Ex G-27-56. Registered to BAC Ltd for the SBAC show. Returned to Class B marks as G-27-56 on 24 September 1968 then to Royal Saudi AF as 53-686 on 17 April 1969. Re-numbered as 210, 201, 1305, and finally 223. Returned to BAe Warton as ZF592 on 22 January 1986. Now preserved at City of Norwich Aviation Museum in full Saudi AF markings as 53-286 and G-AWON.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 516807Submit Correction |
| View count: | 210 |
Ex G-27-56. Registered to BAC Ltd for the SBAC show. Returned to Class B marks as G-27-56 on 24 September 1968 then to Royal Saudi AF as 53-686 on 17 April 1969. Re-numbered as 210, 201, 1305, and finally 223. Returned to BAe Warton as ZF592 on 22 January 1986. Now preserved at City of Norwich Aviation Museum in full Saudi AF markings as 53-286 and G-AWON.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 516770Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
Ex G-27-56. Registered to BAC Ltd for the SBAC show. Returned to Class B marks as G-27-56 on 24 September 1968 then to Royal Saudi AF as 53-686 on 17 April 1969. Re-numbered as 210, 201, 1305, and finally 223. Returned to BAe Warton as ZF592 on 22 January 1986. Now preserved at City of Norwich Aviation Museum in full Saudi AF markings as 53-286 and G-AWON.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 516770Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
Ex G-27-56. Registered to BAC Ltd for the SBAC show. Returned to Class B marks as G-27-56 on 24 September 1968 then to Royal Saudi AF as 53-686 on 17 April 1969. Re-numbered as 210, 201, 1305, and finally 223. Returned to BAe Warton as ZF592 on 22 January 1986. Now preserved at City of Norwich Aviation Museum in full Saudi AF markings as 53-286 and G-AWON.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AWON |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Chris HallContact |
| Photo ID: | 497615Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
ZF580 in the static display area at the Cosford Air Show, wearing the false markings XR768
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Chris HallContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Chris HallContact |
| Photo ID: | 497615Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
ZF580 in the static display area at the Cosford Air Show, wearing the false markings XR768
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95277 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Chris HallContact |