1014 results found
Registration / Serial:XS937
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95270
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:23 Sqn
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo from:Mat Herben CollectionContact
Photo ID:661573Submit Correction
View count: 194
Registration / Serial:XS937
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95270
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo from:Mat Herben CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XS937
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95270
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:23 Sqn
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo from:Mat Herben CollectionContact
Photo ID:661573Submit Correction
View count: 194
Registration / Serial:XS937
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95270
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo from:Mat Herben CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XS925
Military Code:BD
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:661462Submit Correction
View count: 238
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XS925
Military Code:BD
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:661462Submit Correction
View count: 238
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XM214
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Event:RAF Wildenrath Open Day 1969
Photo Date:15 June 1969
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:660663Submit Correction
View count: 273
Registration / Serial:XM214
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:15 June 1969
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XM214
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Event:RAF Wildenrath Open Day 1969
Photo Date:15 June 1969
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:660663Submit Correction
View count: 273
Registration / Serial:XM214
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wildenrath (EDUW / WID) (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:15 June 1969
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XR769
Military Code:BE
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
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Marham Open Day 1986
Photo Date:6 September 1986
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:659861Submit Correction
View count: 356
XR769 became the last Lightning to be lost in RAF service when it crashed into the North Sea on 11 April 1988, five miles off Easington, Humberside after an inflight fire. The RAAF exchange pilot ejected safely.
Registration / Serial:XR769
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95234
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1986
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR769
Military Code:BE
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
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Marham Open Day 1986
Photo Date:6 September 1986
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:659861Submit Correction
View count: 356
XR769 became the last Lightning to be lost in RAF service when it crashed into the North Sea on 11 April 1988, five miles off Easington, Humberside after an inflight fire. The RAAF exchange pilot ejected safely.
Registration / Serial:XR769
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95234
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1986
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XP703
Military Code:G
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95157
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:56 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:659362Submit Correction
View count: 201
Registration / Serial:XP703
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95157
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XP703
Military Code:G
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95157
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:56 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:659362Submit Correction
View count: 201
Registration / Serial:XP703
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95157
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XR748
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95213
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:56 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:659361Submit Correction
View count: 200
Registration / Serial:XR748
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95213
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XR748
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95213
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:56 Sqn
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:659361Submit Correction
View count: 200
Registration / Serial:XR748
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95213
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wattisham (EGUW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 August 1970
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XR754
Military Code:AE
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95219
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 February 1985
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:657183Submit Correction
View count: 193
Registration / Serial:XR754
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95219
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 February 1985
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XR754
Military Code:AE
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95219
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 February 1985
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:657183Submit Correction
View count: 193
Registration / Serial:XR754
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95219
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 February 1985
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:656857Submit Correction
View count: 335
This Lightning was written off on 29 November 1968 but restored for preservation, job well done!
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:656857Submit Correction
View count: 335
This Lightning was written off on 29 November 1968 but restored for preservation, job well done!
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:656794Submit Correction
View count: 279
This Lightning was written off on 29 November 1968 but restored for preservation, job well done!
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:656794Submit Correction
View count: 279
This Lightning was written off on 29 November 1968 but restored for preservation, job well done!
Registration / Serial:610
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F52
C/n (msn):95123
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:WG760
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric P.1A
C/n (msn):95001
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Binbrook Open Day 1982
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:656158Submit Correction
View count: 692
Prototype. First flew as WG760 in 1954. Used as a test and development aircraft. Last flight to Warton in 1961. To Weeton for use as ground trainer 7755M in 1962 then to St. Athan in 1965 and to Henlow for preservation by the parade ground in 1966. Moved to Binbrook in 1982 then to the RAF Museum at Cosford in 1986. Still there in 2024.
Registration / Serial:WG760
Aircraft Version:English Electric P.1A
C/n (msn):95001
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:WG760
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric P.1A
C/n (msn):95001
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Binbrook Open Day 1982
Photo Date:28 August 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:656158Submit Correction
View count: 692
Prototype. First flew as WG760 in 1954. Used as a test and development aircraft. Last flight to Warton in 1961. To Weeton for use as ground trainer 7755M in 1962 then to St. Athan in 1965 and to Henlow for preservation by the parade ground in 1966. Moved to Binbrook in 1982 then to the RAF Museum at Cosford in 1986. Still there in 2024.
Registration / Serial:WG760
Aircraft Version:English Electric P.1A
C/n (msn):95001
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 August 1982
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:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:656157Submit Correction
View count: 327
Picture (scanned slide) taken during a Squadron rotation with 316 Sqn, NF-5. The other Lightning is XS903/AM also No 5 Sqn.
Registration / Serial:XR757
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95222
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
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:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:656157Submit Correction
View count: 327
Picture (scanned slide) taken during a Squadron rotation with 316 Sqn, NF-5. The other Lightning is XS903/AM also No 5 Sqn.
Registration / Serial:XR757
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95222
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XR758
Military Code:AH
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95223
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:655039Submit Correction
View count: 233
Taken during a Sqn rotation with 316 Sqn, NF-5
Registration / Serial:XR758
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95223
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XR758
Military Code:AH
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95223
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:655039Submit Correction
View count: 233
Taken during a Sqn rotation with 316 Sqn, NF-5
Registration / Serial:XR758
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95223
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
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:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:655030Submit Correction
View count: 297
Picture of a scanned slide taken during a Sqn exchange with 316 Sqn, NF-5. Lightning XR758/AH can be seen on the runway, still with the drag chute deployed.
Registration / Serial:XR757
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95222
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
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:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:655030Submit Correction
View count: 297
Picture of a scanned slide taken during a Sqn exchange with 316 Sqn, NF-5. Lightning XR758/AH can be seen on the runway, still with the drag chute deployed.
Registration / Serial:XR757
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95222
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XG337
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1
C/n (msn):95026
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:21 May 2012
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:655023Submit Correction
View count: 267
Last of the development batch of F.1s on at RAF Museum Cosford. The F.1 was powered by two vertically mounted Avon Mk 201s, with No.2 engine being on top and further aft in the staggered arrangement. This aircraft was used to test various aspects of the aircraft's design, powerplant and trial the Red Top missile. It received a square fin with 15% greater area for F.3 trials. The top view shows Firestreaks, the 60⁰ swept wings and ailerons with honeycomb tips, and the small pivoting tailplane. Renowned for its phenomenal rate of climb, the Lightning could go vertically at 20,000 ft/min.
Registration / Serial:XG337
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1
C/n (msn):95026
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 2012
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:XG337
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1
C/n (msn):95026
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:21 May 2012
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:655023Submit Correction
View count: 267
Last of the development batch of F.1s on at RAF Museum Cosford. The F.1 was powered by two vertically mounted Avon Mk 201s, with No.2 engine being on top and further aft in the staggered arrangement. This aircraft was used to test various aspects of the aircraft's design, powerplant and trial the Red Top missile. It received a square fin with 15% greater area for F.3 trials. The top view shows Firestreaks, the 60⁰ swept wings and ailerons with honeycomb tips, and the small pivoting tailplane. Renowned for its phenomenal rate of climb, the Lightning could go vertically at 20,000 ft/min.
Registration / Serial:XG337
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1
C/n (msn):95026
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 2012
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:XS903
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):XS903
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:654904Submit Correction
View count: 955
Photo taken during a Squadron rotation with 316 Squadron, NF-5
Registration / Serial:XS903
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):XS903
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:XS903
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):XS903
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:5 Sqn
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Photo ID:654904Submit Correction
View count: 955
Photo taken during a Squadron rotation with 316 Squadron, NF-5
Registration / Serial:XS903
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):XS903
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Breda - Gilze-Rijen (EHGR / GLZ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:14 May 1985
Photo by:Frank OenenContact
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:654085Submit Correction
View count: 379
230 is possibly a fake serial (unconfirmed)
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:654085Submit Correction
View count: 379
230 is possibly a fake serial (unconfirmed)
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:654065Submit Correction
View count: 269
230 is possibly a fake serial (unconfirmed)
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Collection:Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:654065Submit Correction
View count: 269
230 is possibly a fake serial (unconfirmed)
Registration / Serial:230
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T55
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Saudi Arabia - Air Force
City / Airport:Riyadh - King Salman (OERY)Map
Country:Saudi Arabia
Photo Date:7 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:XR772
Military Code:BB
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95237
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652296Submit Correction
View count: 164
Delivered to the RAF as XR772 in 1966. Crashed into the North Sea in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR772
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95237
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR772
Military Code:BB
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95237
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652296Submit Correction
View count: 164
Delivered to the RAF as XR772 in 1966. Crashed into the North Sea in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR772
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95237
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652271Submit Correction
View count: 206
No unit markings. Delivered to the RAF as XS925 in 1967. Last flight in 1987. To the RAF Museum at Hendon in 1988. Allocated maintenance serial 8961M.
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652271Submit Correction
View count: 206
No unit markings. Delivered to the RAF as XS925 in 1967. Last flight in 1987. To the RAF Museum at Hendon in 1988. Allocated maintenance serial 8961M.
Registration / Serial:XS925
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F6
C/n (msn):95258
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XM181
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
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652268Submit Correction
View count: 234
Delivered to the RAF as XM181 in 1961. To Binbrook for use as a decoy in 1974. Allocated maintenance serial 8415M. Scrapped in 1987.
Registration / Serial:XM181
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95069
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XM181
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
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:652268Submit Correction
View count: 234
Delivered to the RAF as XM181 in 1961. To Binbrook for use as a decoy in 1974. Allocated maintenance serial 8415M. Scrapped in 1987.
Registration / Serial:XM181
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F1A
C/n (msn):95069
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Binbrook (EGXB / GSY) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact