Aircraft Photo of XS923 | English Electric Lightning F6 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #97099
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XS923
Other Marks:BE
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95256
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
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: 97099
Photo Comment

Withdrawn from service by the RAF in the 80's, six English Electric Lightning's were purchased from Binbrook squadrons Nos 5 and 11, all F-6s &T5's. They were flown into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. Difficulties with obtaining a CAA licence, and high maintenance costs, resulted in the eventual sale of the aircraft.

This photo is copyright © Malcolm Clarke, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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