On Saturday 23 June 2018 a reunion took place at Bruntingthorpe based Lightning Preservation Group for ex- Lightning aircrew. The weather was kind and there were four Lightnings on show, three belonging to the LPD, the fourth being on temporary loan for the weekend and moving down to Cornwall after the event.
Here are some image from the day, that included cockpit tours of the static Lightning F3, access to the QRA hangar with LPG's two "operational" Lightning F6s and a close look at the "visiting Lightning" that was probably better viewed from a safe distance due to its wings having been but for removal and assembled as best as possible.
The fast taxi run was carried out Jake Jarron and the last picture contains all four Lightnings.
It was a great day for Lightning enthusiasts and ex-professional alike and for meeting some very interesting people who where all too keen to tell their stories.
Thanks to the LPG for organising such a wonderful event.
Theo Claassen
30 June 2018
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