English Electric Lightning F.53 ZF580 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
English Electric Lightning ZF580 is an ex-Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force Lightning F53. The aircraft saw active service with the RSAF before being retired in the late 1980s. ZF580 is currently finished in a high-gloss colour-scheme and markings representing Lightning F.6 XS935 ‘AK’ of 5 Sqn – this livery was applied during a full exterior refurbishment at the start of 2022 to provide durable weather protection for external display… The Rolls-Royce Avon engines have been removed, reducing the overall weight by 2.6 tons, but the jet-pipes and afterburner assemblies are installed, preserving the correct appearance of the aircraft. 1 each inert examples of Firestreak and Red Top missiles, the principle interception armament for the Lightning are included and are correctly mounted on the aircraft. Protective engine intake and jet-pipe cover-blanks are included. The cockpit has not been restored and needs to be refurbished. The correct Martin Baker Mk.4 ejection seat is installed, the side consols are mostly complete and more than half of the original cockpit instruments are installed or included for installation. The control stick is installed, but the stick top/grip is absent. The cockpit canopy is correctly mounted and articulates for opening.
The aircraft is located in Newquay, United Kingdom and is currently being offered for £25,000, although bids are also being aceepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.
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