13 results found
Registration / Serial:XM997
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95111
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:65 Sqn / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:736816Submit Correction
View count: 233
The last Lightning T.4 for the RAF was delivered to 226 OCU in mid-1963 and served until going to 60 MU at Leconfield in July 1974 with 2133 hours recorded. It was assigned as a crash and rescue trainer there and after being moved to the RAF Fire School, Catterick at the end of 1976 it perished in 1990.
Registration / Serial:XM997
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95111
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM997
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95111
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:65 Sqn / 226 OCU
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:736816Submit Correction
View count: 233
The last Lightning T.4 for the RAF was delivered to 226 OCU in mid-1963 and served until going to 60 MU at Leconfield in July 1974 with 2133 hours recorded. It was assigned as a crash and rescue trainer there and after being moved to the RAF Fire School, Catterick at the end of 1976 it perished in 1990.
Registration / Serial:XM997
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95111
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM995
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:736795Submit Correction
View count: 161
From delivery in late 1962, XM995 flew with 19 Sqdn and later 92 Sqdn (the green camouflage was applied by RAF Germany around 1975) before being SOC in April 1977, receiving ground serial 8542M as a decoy at Wildenrath. See my photo of it there at #2249
Registration / Serial:XM995
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM995
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:736795Submit Correction
View count: 161
From delivery in late 1962, XM995 flew with 19 Sqdn and later 92 Sqdn (the green camouflage was applied by RAF Germany around 1975) before being SOC in April 1977, receiving ground serial 8542M as a decoy at Wildenrath. See my photo of it there at #2249
Registration / Serial:XM995
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM974
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95074
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:74 Sqn
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1965
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:705684Submit Correction
View count: 183
Registration / Serial:XM974
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95074
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:XM974
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95074
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:74 Sqn
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1965
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:705684Submit Correction
View count: 183
Registration / Serial:XM974
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95074
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:XM987
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95075
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1986
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:614455Submit Correction
View count: 219
Spent most of its service life with 226 OCU. Used by the Coningsby Battle Damage Repair Flight from the late seventies. It received the camo paint at Coningsby. Scrapped in 1992.
Registration / Serial:XM987
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95075
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1986
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XM987
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95075
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1986
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:614455Submit Correction
View count: 219
Spent most of its service life with 226 OCU. Used by the Coningsby Battle Damage Repair Flight from the late seventies. It received the camo paint at Coningsby. Scrapped in 1992.
Registration / Serial:XM987
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95075
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1986
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1987
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:580599Submit Correction
View count: 214
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1987
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1987
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:580599Submit Correction
View count: 214
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1987
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:XM973
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95073
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:555437Submit Correction
View count: 495
Withdrawn from use in 1976 and used as a decoy at RAF Brüggen as 8528M. Scrapped in the early 90s. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XM973
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95073
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM973
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95073
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:555437Submit Correction
View count: 495
Withdrawn from use in 1976 and used as a decoy at RAF Brüggen as 8528M. Scrapped in the early 90s. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XM973
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95073
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1975
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 May 1985
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:444397Submit Correction
View count: 171
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 May 1985
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 May 1985
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:444397Submit Correction
View count: 171
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 May 1985
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:XM991
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):B1/95079
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:January 1965 to April 1974
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Photo ID:364236Submit Correction
View count: 689
w/o (damaged beyond repair) 3 May 1974 after a ground fire. To 8456M for ground instruction purposes at RAF Gütersloh and ultimately scrapped in June 1975.
Registration / Serial:XM991
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):B1/95079
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:January 1965 to April 1974
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM991
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):B1/95079
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:January 1965 to April 1974
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Photo ID:364236Submit Correction
View count: 689
w/o (damaged beyond repair) 3 May 1974 after a ground fire. To 8456M for ground instruction purposes at RAF Gütersloh and ultimately scrapped in June 1975.
Registration / Serial:XM991
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):B1/95079
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:January 1965 to April 1974
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM969
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Waddington Battle of Britain Day 1965
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:David MillerContact
Photo ID:299832Submit Correction
View count: 493
After development use by Warton,it was issued to 226 OCU at Middleton St George. To 8592M at Binbrook June 1974. Burnt on the fire dump 1982.
Registration / Serial:XM969
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:David MillerContact
Registration / Serial:XM969
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Waddington Battle of Britain Day 1965
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:David MillerContact
Photo ID:299832Submit Correction
View count: 493
After development use by Warton,it was issued to 226 OCU at Middleton St George. To 8592M at Binbrook June 1974. Burnt on the fire dump 1982.
Registration / Serial:XM969
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1965
Photo by:David MillerContact
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1992
Photo by:David MillerContact
Photo ID:288220Submit Correction
View count: 520
This was the 2nd of two Prototype T4's built. F/F 29th Sept. 1959. After the loss of the first prototype it bore the brunt of the test programme. To the Empire Test Pilots School at Farnborough,then to Boscombe Down Dec.1967. Became the gate guardian in 1981.
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1992
Photo by:David MillerContact
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1992
Photo by:David MillerContact
Photo ID:288220Submit Correction
View count: 520
This was the 2nd of two Prototype T4's built. F/F 29th Sept. 1959. After the loss of the first prototype it bore the brunt of the test programme. To the Empire Test Pilots School at Farnborough,then to Boscombe Down Dec.1967. Became the gate guardian in 1981.
Registration / Serial:XL629
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95050
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1992
Photo by:David MillerContact
Registration / Serial:XM968
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:187242Submit Correction
View count: 495
w/o 24 February 1977
Registration / Serial:XM968
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM968
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:187242Submit Correction
View count: 495
w/o 24 February 1977
Registration / Serial:XM968
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:August 1976
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM968
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:5 September 1973
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:187231Submit Correction
View count: 716
ex 226 OCU. Delivered to 92 Sq in February 1972.
Registration / Serial:XM968
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:5 September 1973
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM968
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:92 Sqn
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:5 September 1973
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:187231Submit Correction
View count: 716
ex 226 OCU. Delivered to 92 Sq in February 1972.
Registration / Serial:XM968
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95053
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Gütersloh (ETUO / GUT) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:5 September 1973
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XM995
Other Marks:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:8 June 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2249Submit Correction
View count: 1938
After a 14-year service life with 92 Sqn, this was one of a number of Lightnings which ended its days as a decoy at Wildenrath. A potent-looking line of Bloodhound missiles in the background
Registration / Serial:XM995
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:8 June 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM995
Other Marks:T
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:8 June 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2249Submit Correction
View count: 1938
After a 14-year service life with 92 Sqn, this was one of a number of Lightnings which ended its days as a decoy at Wildenrath. A potent-looking line of Bloodhound missiles in the background
Registration / Serial:XM995
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T4
C/n (msn):95104
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:8 June 1978
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact