Anyone seen this on the Ramco website, XS458 is up for tender, is at Skegness at the moment and has to be moved by mid-May, offers invited, could be a cheap airframe for some ones back garden.:)
http://www.ramco.co.uk/uploaded/stock/LIGHTNINGspecsheet.pdf
By: tigger bounce - 13th December 2015 at 13:50
The airframe is fairly complete.
By: Robbiesmurf - 12th December 2015 at 19:08
How complete is the airframe?
By: tigger bounce - 12th December 2015 at 17:54
I know this is an old thread, but I can confirm that XS456 is now finally being restored.
By: SADSACK - 4th December 2010 at 11:22
re;
I assume shes going to be a gate guard? lets hope she goes into the hangar for a repaint.
By: vulcan558 - 3rd December 2010 at 18:03
Nice pictures in the snow, good to see her still in the area and being looked after,
a pic below from the other Month while i paid a visit.
By: stendec7 - 3rd December 2010 at 16:47
A photo of XS456 taken this morning
LIGHTNING IN THE MIST by Gaz West, on FlickrThe temperature this morning a nice minus 4C
Cracking photo, mate. Nice one.
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd December 2010 at 16:41
When i looked inside her before she was moved the cockpit was complete except for seats and sticktop and stalks.
She is in good condition though after all these years close to the sea.
That last picture is perfect.
Well done to the guys for getting her complete again 🙂
By: XM172 - 3rd December 2010 at 15:40
Splendid Pics of XS456
Splendid pics of XS456 …THANK YOU for posting them!
She looks great!
Cheers all, Fly Safe.
By: Last Lightning - 3rd December 2010 at 15:04
Finally one in HDR
COLD WAR COLD WEATHER by Gaz West, on Flickr
By: Last Lightning - 3rd December 2010 at 14:07
IIRC i’m sure the HHA guys when they dismantled her said she was fairly good…I stand to be corrected though
But if the new owners dont get her covers on soon she will deteriorate rapidly, shes only about a mile away from the sea:(:(
By: SADSACK - 3rd December 2010 at 13:51
re;
what an atmosphere! Does anyone know what condition shes in, inside?
By: Arabella-Cox - 3rd December 2010 at 13:12
Great picture mate.
Nice to see it complete again
By: Last Lightning - 3rd December 2010 at 11:51
A photo of XS456 taken this morning
LIGHTNING IN THE MIST by Gaz West, on Flickr
The temperature this morning a nice minus 4C
By: Martin Bull - 5th July 2010 at 20:26
Many thanks, LL !
By: Arabella-Cox - 5th July 2010 at 18:59
Great to see her finally on the ground.
Shall pop over tomorrow and get some pics
By: Last Lightning - 5th July 2010 at 15:24
XS456 in its new home. Yet to be rebuilt
photo removed can be seen on my Flickr
By: Martin Bull - 28th June 2010 at 13:35
…can my request to Last Lightning to keep posting updates about the Lightning as and when he has them stand though please Bruce? 🙂
May I second that ? I’m sure that news concerning the fate of individual Lightnings is of great interest to many on this Forum.
By: Arabella-Cox - 28th June 2010 at 13:19
I shall try and get some pictures of her in her new home this week for you all to see as just around the corner from me.
By: Bruce - 28th June 2010 at 11:36
Absolutely, and I hope that by my clearing out some of the nonsense, that he will consider it.
Bruce
By: Blue_2 - 28th June 2010 at 11:04
…can my request to Last Lightning to keep posting updates about the Lightning as and when he has them stand though please Bruce? 🙂
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