English Electric Lightning - Survivor XS898
F.6 XS898 - Tony Collins, Lavendon, Buckinghamshire
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Lightning F.6 XS898 at Lavendon, 22nd June 2014; Richard E Flagg
XS898 was one of the last Lightnings in service, and on retirement was bought along with several other airframes which were delivered to Cranfield airfield. The was a plan to fly them to Monaco, but nothing came of this, and they gradually deteriorated before later being offered up for sale once more. Many were scrapped and XS898 was, unfortunately, one of the unlucky ones.
Thankfully, the nose section was saved and Tony Collins, a big Lightning fan, had the choice between this one and XS899. Choosing XS898 as it still had part of the wing attached. He soon brought it back to superb condition and occasionally takes it to local events to raise money for charity.
XS898 is kept in an open shelter alongside many of his other cockpit sections.
Thankfully, the nose section was saved and Tony Collins, a big Lightning fan, had the choice between this one and XS899. Choosing XS898 as it still had part of the wing attached. He soon brought it back to superb condition and occasionally takes it to local events to raise money for charity.
XS898 is kept in an open shelter alongside many of his other cockpit sections.
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