The RAF Lyneham Gate Guardian Comet Mk2 XK699 named
Sagittarius arrived at the airbase on the 16th October
1986, out of storage from RAF Henlow. After six months
restoration and tender loving care it was placed opposite
the entrance roundabout in pristine condition.
The
aircraft was unveiled as the station gate guardian
by Her Royal Highness The Princess Anne, Honorary Air
Commodore on the 22nd June 1987.
The aircraft is located
on the station entrance grid reference SU 022 785. |
