| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 7 October 1973 |
| Photo by: | Terry Dann |
| Photo ID: | 607989 |
| Photo Comment |
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The first of three P.1Bs. A founder member of the RAF Museum when it opened in September 1972 and seen here just over a year later. Replaced by Lightning F.6 XS925 in 1988. Narrowly avoided scrapping, passed into private hands and remained dismantled in Kettleburgh, Suffolk in 2018. This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 October 2023, and has since been viewed 145 times. |