Short SB.5, 8005M / SH.1605, Royal Air Force
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Registration: 8005M
Construction Number: SH.1605
Code Number: WG768
Military Unit: RAFM Cosford
Model Short SB.5
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF Cosford (EGWC), UK - England
Photographer: Peter Clarke
Date Taken: 20/05/2010
Date Submitted: 18/06/2010
WG768 Research aircraft used to test wing & tail configurations for the planned EE Lightning fighter; First flight from A&AEE Boscombe Down 2/12/1952; Withdrawn from use 1968,to 8005M; To RAF Cosford 1974.
Picture ID:1238528