XP737 - Royal Air Force (Lightning F.3)

Photo of aircraft XP737 operated by Royal Air Force

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial095165
Line Number
First Flight01.1.1964
ModelLightning F.3
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 17.8.1979 cr into the Irish Sea nr RAF Valley, Anglesey, after port undercarriage jammed and would not lower fully; a/c was arriving to take part in the air show at RAF Valley the next day and made several 'wing waggles' in an attempt to free it plus a number of low fly-by's passed the tower for inspection; the pilot took the decision to fly out to sea and eject (with 11 Sqn);
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XP737 Royal Air Force 21.10.1964 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
03/09/1977 - EGXB - Warthog1
'P' 11 Sqn
10/06/1977 - EGXB - geoffj53
11 Sqn P
23/06/1973 - EGCD - acflyer