| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XM139 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1 |
| C/n (msn): | 95035 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Wattisham TFF |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | WattishamMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUW IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Wattisham 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 2158 |
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First flown in 1.60, this early Lightning joined the Wattisham TFF (Target Facilities Flight) in 2.70 and was the solo display aircraft at Farnborough that year and Paris in 1971. Last flew 4.74 and allocated 8411M as a decoy at Wattisham. Roaded to the Pendine Ranges in 8.86 and taken away for scrap 3.94 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2017, and has since been viewed 1165 times. |