Hello,

It has been a few years since any conversation has taken place in this chat.

However, I have been reading about Roland Beamont “Testing Years” and his work with Canberra for my research into the T17 variant.

I have always had an infinity with Lightning, sat in one as a kid at Bingley Hall Birmingham and always enjoyed watching them go vertical after take-off from Yeovilton. I have since learnt that XA847 achieved Mach 2 on the day I was born. And therefore was wondering if you still have the commemorative plaque and if so, could you send a better photo than the one available.

I have located the airframe, and I am currently trying to negotiate a viewing with the current owner, and hopefully can confirm your plaque’s original location.

Warm regards