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XS897

1966 English Electric Lightning F.6 C/N 95243

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Airframe Info

Manufacturer:English Electric
Model:Lightning F.6    Search all English Electric Lightning F.6
Year built:1966
Construction Number (C/N):95243
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats:1
Number of Engines:2
Engine Type:Turbojet
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Rolls-Royce Avon 301

Aircraft

Registration Number:XS897
Current Status:Preserved at RAF Coningsby

Owner

Owner:Royal Air Force
Address:,
United Kingdom

User Comments

Peter Nicholson, 2012-07-27 10:17:39
 In December 2011 this Lightning F.6 was placed on dIsplay at RAF Coningsby after being modified and painted to resemble Lightning F.3 XP765 of 29 Squadron.