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WG760, 1954 English Electric P.1A, C/N: 95001

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WG760, 1954 English Electric P.1A C/N 95001, English Electric Lightning P1A at the Aerospace Museum, RAF Cosford.

English Electric Lightning P1A at the Aerospace Museum, RAF Cosford.

Folder: Malcolm Clarke's photo gallery > Military - UK including Warbirds > English Electric > Lightning > P1A

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Photographer: Malcolm Clarke
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Shot Date: 1991-08-01
Airport: EGWC
RAF Cosford Airport, Albrighton, England United Kingdom
Upload Date: 2009-11-25
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