Aircraft Photo of XM139 | English Electric Lightning F1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #54896
Aircraft
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
City / Airport:Paris - Le BourgetMap
Country:France
Airport Codes:ICAO: LFPB   IATA: LBG   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Paris Air Show 1971
 
Photo Date:5 June 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 54896
Photo Comment

Early production Lightning F.1 built at Warton in 1960. It latterly served the RAF Wattisham Target Facilities Flight. Here it prepares to display at the 1971 Paris Air Show. Retired in May 1974.

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

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