| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XS898 |
| Military Code: | AK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95244 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 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: | 669730 |
| Photo Comment |
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First flew as XS898 in 1966 and delivered to the RAF in 1967. Moved to Cranfield, Bedfordshire for storage in 1988. Scrapped in 1994. Cockpit preserved at Lavendon, Buckinghamshire. 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 152 times. |