Aircraft Photo of XM174 | English Electric Lightning F1A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #559766
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XM174
Military Code:174
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95055
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:145 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Coltishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGYC   IATA: CLF   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1967
 
Photo Date:16 September 1967
Photo by:Mike Cain
Photo ID: 559766
Photo Comment

First flew 15 Nov.1960, delivered 15 Dec.1960. Written off 29 Nov.1968 after the pilot ejected following a fire warning. The aircraft crashed in Ballmullo Quarry, near Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.

This photo is copyright © Mike Cain, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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