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Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Phantom FGR.2 and Lightning F.3 29 Squadron 1975 -ebay photo find #94
Phantom FGR.2 and Lightning F.3 29 Squadron 1975
An original (probably RAF/MOD) photograph of Phantom FGR.2 XV438 and Lightning F.3 XP757 both in 29 Squadron markings. The squadron transitioned from the Lightning to the Phantom at the start of 1975. Lightning F.3 XP757 was retired to Leconfield in January 1975 and sold for scrap in December.
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