XP752 - Royal Air Force (Lightning F.3)

Photo of aircraft XP752 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial095180
Line Number
First Flight20.4.1964
ModelLightning F.3
StatusScrapped
Commentsdbr 03.5.1971 in mid-air collision with FrAF Mirage IIIE during air combat manoeuvres at Colmar AB, France; a/c hit underside of Mirage (land safely) & lost engine & instruments; pilot attempted to eject but canopy failed to open & was forced to make emergency landing back at Colmar (with 111 Sqn); shipped back to RAF Coltishall but not repaired & soc; used as GIA 12.8.1971 as 8166M; to fire section & scrapped 1983;
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XP752 Royal Air Force 01.6.1964 Scrapped

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SIGHTINGS

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14/08/1983 - EGYC - PaulGold
14/07/1976 - CLF - Warthog1
'D' ex 111 Sqn (dumped)