Aircraft Photo of XA847 | English Electric P.1B Lightning | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #15148
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XA847
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric P.1B Lightning
C/n (msn):95004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLF   IATA: FAB   Local: -   Other: -
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1957
 
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 15148
Photo Comment

The first P1B test aircraft with the initial short fin with curved top. This type was not named "Lightning" until 1958. Demonstrating at the 1957 Farnborough Air Show equipped with long probes.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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