English Electric LIGHTNING F3

The LIGHTNING F3 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.

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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

1 example is on public display.

Collection	Identity	Status
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum	XP743	static display