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English Electric Lightning F.6

The Lightning F.6 is a second-generation jet fighter built by English Electric in the United Kingdom. It first flew on 04 April 1957 and entered service in December 1959, and was retired in 2009. 334 were built.

  • 3examples
  • 3places

About the English Electric Lightning

Type of aircraft
second-generation jet fighter
First flight
04 April 1957
Entered service
December 1959
Retired
2009
Total built
334
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Where you can see one

3 examples are on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
Midland Air MuseumXR771static display
RAF Museum LondonXS925static display
Yorkshire Air Museum—static display