XN786 - Royal Air Force (Lightning F.2A)

Photo of aircraft XN786 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial095139
Line Number
First Flight12.2.1963
ModelLightning F.2A
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 04.8.1976 when engine exploded on take-off from RAF Gutersloh; pilot didn't eject as over populated area but managed to rtb with severe damage (with 19 Sqn); pilot later awarded Queens Commendation for valuable service in the Air (19.8.1976); a/c officially soc 31.8.1976 & used as airfield decoy as 8500M; scrapped 1982;
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XN786 Royal Air Force 09.4.1963 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

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12/09/1964 - EGLF - geoffj53
92 Sqn D