1014 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1980 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 741260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1980 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1980 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 741260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1980 |
| Photo from: | Joop de Groot CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS936 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95269 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Promotional Titles: | Castle Motors |
| City / Area: | Liskeard / Castle Motors [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2001 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 740142Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1017 |
The Castle Motors "gate guardian" since 1989. After arrival at Castle Motors it had been painted in full 111 Squadron markings, but this was very short-lived due to an apparent conflict with the Inland Revenue regarding qualification for tax relief. It was then repainted in the Castle Motors house colours, originally with a red spine and fin/rudder as seen here, which was later replaced with the current yellow/black.
| Registration / Serial: | XS936 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95269 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Liskeard / Castle Motors [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2001 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS936 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95269 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Promotional Titles: | Castle Motors |
| City / Area: | Liskeard / Castle Motors [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2001 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 740142Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1017 |
The Castle Motors "gate guardian" since 1989. After arrival at Castle Motors it had been painted in full 111 Squadron markings, but this was very short-lived due to an apparent conflict with the Inland Revenue regarding qualification for tax relief. It was then repainted in the Castle Motors house colours, originally with a red spine and fin/rudder as seen here, which was later replaced with the current yellow/black.
| Registration / Serial: | XS936 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95269 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Liskeard / Castle Motors [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 June 2001 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Military Code: | AN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 4 June 1985 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 739022Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 4 June 1985 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Military Code: | AN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 4 June 1985 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 739022Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR763 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95228 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 4 June 1985 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM172 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95059 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn / 226 OCU |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 737167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
First flown in October 1960, XM172 joined 56 Sqdn at RAF Wattisham and when the unit formed the 'Firebirds' display team, this was one of their aircraft. A final flight was made to Coltishall in June 1974, where it was prepared for gate guard duties, joining Spitfire SL542. Initially carrying 145 Sqdn (226 OCU) marks as operated till 1970, it was later painted in 226's own red/white colours of the mid-1960s. Removed to Booker in 1989, the Lightning was bought by a private owner at Spark Bridge in 2006
| Registration / Serial: | XM172 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95059 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM172 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95059 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn / 226 OCU |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 737167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 117 |
First flown in October 1960, XM172 joined 56 Sqdn at RAF Wattisham and when the unit formed the 'Firebirds' display team, this was one of their aircraft. A final flight was made to Coltishall in June 1974, where it was prepared for gate guard duties, joining Spitfire SL542. Initially carrying 145 Sqdn (226 OCU) marks as operated till 1970, it was later painted in 226's own red/white colours of the mid-1960s. Removed to Booker in 1989, the Lightning was bought by a private owner at Spark Bridge in 2006
| Registration / Serial: | XM172 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95059 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS450 |
| Military Code: | 450 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95010 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 737065Submit Correction |
| View count: | 187 |
Like many Lightnings, XS540 was first flown by Roly Beamont, taking to the air from Samlesbury where it was built on 25th May 1965. The trainer's service career spanned 111 Sqdn, 226 OCU (as seen here) and 5 Sqdn before being given maintenance serial 8534M at Binbrook in 1976 with the intention of transfer to Manston. This didn't happen and it was removed as scrap in September 1987
| Registration / Serial: | XS450 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95010 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS450 |
| Military Code: | 450 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95010 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 737065Submit Correction |
| View count: | 187 |
Like many Lightnings, XS540 was first flown by Roly Beamont, taking to the air from Samlesbury where it was built on 25th May 1965. The trainer's service career spanned 111 Sqdn, 226 OCU (as seen here) and 5 Sqdn before being given maintenance serial 8534M at Binbrook in 1976 with the intention of transfer to Manston. This didn't happen and it was removed as scrap in September 1987
| Registration / Serial: | XS450 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95010 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM997 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95111 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 301 |
The last Lightning T.4 for the RAF was delivered to 226 OCU in mid-1963 and served until going to 60 MU at Leconfield in July 1974 with 2133 hours recorded. It was assigned as a crash and rescue trainer there and after being moved to the RAF Fire School, Catterick at the end of 1976 it perished in 1990.
| Registration / Serial: | XM997 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95111 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM997 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95111 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 301 |
The last Lightning T.4 for the RAF was delivered to 226 OCU in mid-1963 and served until going to 60 MU at Leconfield in July 1974 with 2133 hours recorded. It was assigned as a crash and rescue trainer there and after being moved to the RAF Fire School, Catterick at the end of 1976 it perished in 1990.
| Registration / Serial: | XM997 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95111 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM995 |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95104 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 92 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736795Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
From delivery in late 1962, XM995 flew with 19 Sqdn and later 92 Sqdn (the green camouflage was applied by RAF Germany around 1975) before being SOC in April 1977, receiving ground serial 8542M as a decoy at Wildenrath. See my photo of it there at #2249
| Registration / Serial: | XM995 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95104 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM995 |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95104 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 92 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736795Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
From delivery in late 1962, XM995 flew with 19 Sqdn and later 92 Sqdn (the green camouflage was applied by RAF Germany around 1975) before being SOC in April 1977, receiving ground serial 8542M as a decoy at Wildenrath. See my photo of it there at #2249
| Registration / Serial: | XM995 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 95104 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736755Submit Correction |
| View count: | 240 |
Taken on charge in March 1961, XM182 was first issued to 56 Sqdn, serving in standard silver overall colours till being painted in the superb red 'Firebird' team marks in the mid-1960s. Re-allocation to 226 OCU meant a return to a more sober finish, later users being 23 Sqdn then the Binbrook and Leuchars TFFs. Made its final flight to RAF Gutersloh in July 1974 and allocated 8425M for decoy use, being sold off as scrap in October 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 736755Submit Correction |
| View count: | 240 |
Taken on charge in March 1961, XM182 was first issued to 56 Sqdn, serving in standard silver overall colours till being painted in the superb red 'Firebird' team marks in the mid-1960s. Re-allocation to 226 OCU meant a return to a more sober finish, later users being 23 Sqdn then the Binbrook and Leuchars TFFs. Made its final flight to RAF Gutersloh in July 1974 and allocated 8425M for decoy use, being sold off as scrap in October 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | XM182 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95069 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725871Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
The cockpit of this aircraft is occasionally open for inspection at special events. This shot shows how incredibly cramped the Lightning cockpit was.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725871Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
The cockpit of this aircraft is occasionally open for inspection at special events. This shot shows how incredibly cramped the Lightning cockpit was.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-686 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | Saudi Arabia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 74 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The identity of this aircraft is complex. It is a composite airframe consisting of the fuselage of Ex Saudi F53 53-686 with the wings of 53-700. The port side is in Saudi Air Force markings with the "correct" serial number 53-686. The starboard side is in RAF 74 Squadron markings as XR768 / A. However these same markings had also been applied to a totally different F53 (53-672). The aircraft pictured had also previously had the genuine UK military serial ZF592 and the UK civil registration G-AWON, which it wore prior to original delivery to Saudi Arabia.
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 74 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | City of Norwich Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 725343Submit Correction |
| View count: | 433 |
The identity of this aircraft is complex. It is a composite airframe consisting of the fuselage of Ex Saudi F53 53-686 with the wings of 53-700. The port side is in Saudi Air Force markings with the "correct" serial number 53-686. The starboard side is in RAF 74 Squadron markings as XR768 / A. However these same markings had also been applied to a totally different F53 (53-672). The aircraft pictured had also previously had the genuine UK military serial ZF592 and the UK civil registration G-AWON, which it wore prior to original delivery to Saudi Arabia.
| Registration / Serial: | "XR768" |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95291 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 April 2023 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XN726 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95097 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 19 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Old Sarum (EGLS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Boscombe Down Aviation Collection |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2016 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 723047Submit Correction |
| View count: | 72 |
| Registration / Serial: | XN726 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95097 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Old Sarum (EGLS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2016 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XN726 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95097 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 19 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Old Sarum (EGLS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Boscombe Down Aviation Collection |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2016 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Photo ID: | 723047Submit Correction |
| View count: | 72 |
| Registration / Serial: | XN726 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95097 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Old Sarum (EGLS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2016 |
| Photo by: | Ian HowatContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS935 |
| Military Code: | AK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95268 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 722465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS935 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95268 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS935 |
| Military Code: | AK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95268 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 722465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS935 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95268 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1985 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR773 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95238 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo from: | Pertti Sipilä CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 720311Submit Correction |
| View count: | 167 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR773 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95238 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo from: | Pertti Sipilä CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR773 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95238 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo from: | Pertti Sipilä CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 720311Submit Correction |
| View count: | 167 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR773 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95238 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1976 |
| Photo from: | Pertti Sipilä CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BNCA |
| Alternate Registration: | G27-239 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95113 |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 719552Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BNCA |
| Alternate Registration: | G27-239 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95113 |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BNCA |
| Alternate Registration: | G27-239 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95113 |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 719552Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BNCA |
| Alternate Registration: | G27-239 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F2A |
| C/n (msn): | 95113 |
| City / Airport: | Cranfield (EGTC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Bentwaters Cold War Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 718261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
This is the cockpit of Ex Saudi Air Force Lightning F53 53-675. The complete aircraft is under restoration at BCWM with work being done to a high standard. Although not fitted with engines the electrical system is functional and the opening and closing of the air brakes was demonstrated during the visit when this image was taken. This aircraft was not on public display as of the date of this image but can occasionally be viewed during tours of the BCWM restoration facility.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Bentwaters Cold War Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Photo ID: | 718261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
This is the cockpit of Ex Saudi Air Force Lightning F53 53-675. The complete aircraft is under restoration at BCWM with work being done to a high standard. Although not fitted with engines the electrical system is functional and the opening and closing of the air brakes was demonstrated during the visit when this image was taken. This aircraft was not on public display as of the date of this image but can occasionally be viewed during tours of the BCWM restoration facility.
| Registration / Serial: | ZF581 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F53 |
| C/n (msn): | 95280 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2024 |
| Photo by: | John AllanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM967 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Colerne Aircraft Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 714505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 152 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM967 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM967 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Colerne Aircraft Museum |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 714505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 152 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM967 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Colerne (EGUO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1975 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS934 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95267 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1967 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 714486Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS934 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95267 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS934 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95267 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 11 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1967 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 714486Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS934 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95267 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR771 |
| Military Code: | AN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95236 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 711692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR771 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95236 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR771 |
| Military Code: | AN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95236 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Photo ID: | 711692Submit Correction |
| View count: | 90 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR771 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95236 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Derek FergusonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR757 |
| Military Code: | AL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95222 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Air Tattoo 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 707610Submit Correction |
| View count: | 153 |
Delivered to the RAF as XR757 in 1965. Sold in 1988 and scrapped. Nose section saved and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | XR757 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95222 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR757 |
| Military Code: | AL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95222 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 5 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Alconbury Air Tattoo 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 707610Submit Correction |
| View count: | 153 |
Delivered to the RAF as XR757 in 1965. Sold in 1988 and scrapped. Nose section saved and preserved.
| Registration / Serial: | XR757 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F6 |
| C/n (msn): | 95222 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM189 |
| Military Code: | 189 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95087 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1972 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 706357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM189 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95087 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1972 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM189 |
| Military Code: | 189 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95087 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 65 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Prestwick Air Show 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1972 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 706357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM189 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F1A |
| C/n (msn): | 95087 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1972 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |