| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XR769 |
| Military Code: | BD |
| 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: | Binbrook (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXB IATA: GSY Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Priory 1/83 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 669676 |
| Photo Comment |
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Fiirst flew as XR769 in 1965 and delivered to the RAF in 1966. Crashed into the North Sea five miles off Easington, Humberside after an inflight fire in 1988. Pilot ejected and survived. This was the last Lightning to be lost in RAF service. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 March 2024, and has since been viewed 323 times. |