| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XS899 |
| Military Code: | BL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95245 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CranfieldMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGTC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | October 1988 |
| Photo by: | Malcolm Clarke |
| Photo ID: | 86418 |
| Photo Comment |
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Withdrawn from service by the RAF in the 80's, six English Electric Lightning's were purchased by a wealthy tax exile, from Binbrook squadrons Nos 5 and 11, all F-6s & T5's. They were flown into Cranfield by their pilots and regularly ground maintained by RAF personnel for some time. The poor! man's dream to fly them was thwarted by either the refusal of the CAA to issue the necessary licence, or the high maintenance costs, and the aircraft were eventually sold on. (Photo 6 of 8) This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 September 2018, and has since been viewed 178 times. |