| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XR769 |
| Military Code: | BE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95234 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MarhamMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYM IATA: KNF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Marham Open Day 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1986 |
| Photo by: | Fergal Goodman |
| Photo ID: | 659861 |
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XR769 became the last Lightning to be lost in RAF service when it crashed into the North Sea on 11 April 1988, five miles off Easington, Humberside after an inflight fire. The RAAF exchange pilot ejected safely. This photo is copyright © Fergal Goodman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 February 2024, and has since been viewed 356 times. |