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English Electric Lightning F. 3 XR719 56 Sqn RAF Lakenheath 1
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English Electric Lightning F. 3 XR719 56 Sqn RAF Lakenheath 1
English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719 of 56 Squadron RAF at Lakenheath on 22 May 1965 Date: 1965
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1965 Airforce Electric Lakenheath Lightning Squadron
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This photograph depicts English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719, a iconic jet fighter aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF), during its tenure with 56 Squadron at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, on 22 May 1965. The Lightning, a remarkable aircraft of its time, was a product of the English Electric Company and was known for its exceptional performance and versatility. The Lightning F.3 variant, of which XR719 was an example, was a two-seat, all-weather interceptor and strike aircraft. It was equipped with powerful Rolls-Royce Avon RA.14 engines, capable of generating 10,000 pounds of thrust each, enabling the aircraft to reach speeds of over Mach 2. The aircraft's sleek design and advanced avionics made it a formidable asset in the RAF's arsenal. The photograph captures XR719 as it taxis along the runway, its engines idling, ready for takeoff. The image is a testament to the power and presence of this historic aircraft, which served the RAF with distinction from 1959 to 1988. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the RAF's fleet was filled with such remarkable machines. This photograph, taken at RAF Lakenheath, is an important historical record of the English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719 and the RAF's rich aviation heritage. It is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an interest in military history and the technology of the past.
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