XL628 - English Electric Company Ltd (Lightning T.4)

Photo of aircraft XL628 operated by English Electric Company Ltd

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial095049
Line Number
First Flight06.5.1959
ModelLightning T.4
StatusWritten-off
Commentsfirst two-seat trainer a/c; w/o 01.10.1959 cr into the Irish Sea nr the Isle of Man due to part of the fin breaking off after a high-speed roll; marked the first successful supersonic ejection from a British a/c !
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XL628 English Electric Company Ltd 06.5.1959 Written-off

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