English Electric Lightning F2A, XN781 / 95134, Royal Air Force
Registration: XN781
Construction Number: 95134
Model English Electric Lightning F2A
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF Lyneham (LYE / EGDL), UK - England
Photographer: Dave Welch Collection
Date Taken: 01/09/1966
Date Submitted: 24/11/2014
Original by F/Sgt Geoff H Steele. Stored at 33 MU RAF Lyneham between 27/1/65 - 13/9/66, then delivered to Warton for conversion to F.2a. It has been suggested that the photo is probably early September 1966 with the engine running guard on so probably being prepped for delivery post storage. Became 8538M 01/04/77.
Picture ID:1475169