I was under the impression that if a Lightning was in trouble, engines out or gear problems, the order was to bale out due to the high possibility of the plane cart-wheeling after a wing tip touched down. From what I can see, this kite had gear problems, had ejected the ventral tank and came in in a wing and a prayer. Anyone know the full story?

Edit, just notice no air brakes open so maybe it was a partial hydraulics failure.

Because the propeller is on the back /two drum beats and a cymbal

But that prop turns the wrong way unless it’s in permanent reverse gear 😉

Nothing to do with aviation but I’ve just finished reading “Moab is my Washpot” by Stephan Fry. It covers his school years, his penchant for stealing and the discovery of his gay tendancy.(is there such a word) Stephan would know as his life is wrapped up in words and his writing skill goes to prove he knows how to use them. Funny and well remembered, I’m sure you’ll all enjoy this 20 year adventure. Oh, it don-arf bring back memories as well.

Blackburn Beverly, the unsung hero of transports. Served a year on 47Sqdn at Abingdon…….a long time ago.

A flying Jav is a great idea, Doug, but I think it’s been touched on before about the lack of serviceable AS Sapphires that could be used to get one flying again!
Rob

where there’s a will there’s a way. Put a couple of Avons in it, might not be kosher but………………:stupid:

I’ve just read this thread in it’s entirety and want to thank you guys for a most interesting story. I applaud you for your dedication to a young woman who was unknown to us all at the time this thread started. Now, she is a member of our family and has been duly honoured, with or without a head stone. Well done lads.

I’m an amateur when it comes to arcane language. What, in the name of ‘Jumpin’ Jehosephat’, are ‘munched tail feathers’ or even just ‘tail feather’ ?

“Tail feather’s” = empenage = fin and horizontal stabilizer(tail-plane)

“Munched tail feathers+ = mangled as in crash.

Gotta say it’s been a long time since I last heard the term ‘Jumpin’ Jehosephat’ I think that shows our age, well, at least mine.:D

To cover that runway with solar panels is sacrilege. Should be kept open as a diversion for Norwich and a recreation field for young falcons (flyers). Was demobbed from there a week after the Jags arrived. Long live the Lightnings though. Ex 74 Sqdn.