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December 15, 2011 at 3:40 pm in reply to: Another Lightning Displayed At Coningsby #1058911

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Following on:

We forgot to mention that ‘Lakes Lightnings’ owns 3 complete Lightning airframes and 3 Lightning nose sections amongst others.

No we dont have a website as we are a private collection viewable by prior arrangement and at events such as Cockpitfest and T.A.S.Manchester.

We are keen to let folks visit BUT at our convenience AND by arrangement. Work gets in the way of play as we all know!

To date we have 13 aircraft(!) in our inventory:
XM172
XS420
XS897 (XP765)
XM144
XS922
WT711
T55 55-715 (ZF596)
WK122
XZ131
Harrier T4 (Ex Cranfield development – no desig)
SU-7 (no desig)
XN597
XS181

All the best for Xmas folks … Fly Safe, Fly the Flag…. Neil & Heather

December 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm in reply to: Another Lightning Displayed At Coningsby #1058924

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‘Out of the bag’ so to speak

Greetings all from ‘Lakes Lightnings’,

Yes we did go public last friday 09 Dec 11 with the grand unveiling of our Lightning Hybid on loan to 29 (R) Sqn RAF.

Painted up as XP765 but really XS897 underneath for the number crunchers out there.

The whole project has been quietly ticking away like a swimming Swan; calm on the topside but frantic paddling below. A lot of good people have been involved around and about and the end result is SUPERB as we are sure you’ll agree!

So, she is going to live at 29 (R) Sqn for the next 10 years plus or so.

Stn Cdr and in particular, OC29 have been absolute ‘stars’ with regard to her restoration to this lovely silver standard from her Cammo on one side and Barley Grey on the other as she wore at AeroVenture Museum, Doncaster.

It has been a big team effort all round and ‘Lakes Lightnings’ are PROUD to support the RAF as always.

Fly Safe, Fly the Flag…. EE Lightning, one of the Best of British!

Neil & Heather
‘Lakes Lightnings’

October 11, 2011 at 5:23 pm in reply to: Aussies in Vietnam – Canberra bomber Squadron memories #1049587

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RAAF Vietnam Tribute.

RAAF/RNZAF Vietnam Tribute.

We at http://www.huey.co.uk are looking to expand our Vietnam Heritage incorporating the ANZAC contribution to the war.

The recent purchase of Canberra WK122 cockpit has stimulated this project so, i too would be very glad to hear on this subject on this thread!

Must fly for now ….

October 11, 2011 at 5:17 pm in reply to: Museum under threat – please sign petition #1049597

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‘Lakes Lightnings’ signs up too!

‘Lakes Lightnings’ has signed up too!

October 4, 2011 at 5:49 pm in reply to: ebay Westland Wessex`s new home #1058120

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Looking out for a Wessex/Whilwind

Hello Folks,

Seeing this has prompted me to ask the question but does anyone know of a Wessex/Whirlwind that may be looking for a good home???

Anything considered but ideally, a complete airframe would be good!

If you dont ask ……..

October 4, 2011 at 5:40 pm in reply to: Donald Campbell's Bluebird K7 #1058124

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04 Jan 67

I too was there by the Lakeside on 04 Jan 67 holding my Dads hand and I remember the atmosphere of great anticipation and the gloom that followed!

Cant wait to see her again …

October 4, 2011 at 5:34 pm in reply to: Accommodation required – with aviation "twist" #1058131

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Spark Bridge, Cumbria in the future!

Why not Spark Bridge, Cumbria but that will have to be on your future listing!

Home of ‘Lakes Lightnings’, sit on the veranda sipping your Pimms looking at a Lightning XM172 and a Hunter WT711!

Our fleet is up to 12 at present. 4 full airframes and 8 cockpit/nose sections.

Only Lightning T5 XS420, Lightning F3/6 hybrid XS897 and Harrier GR1 nose XV281 are off site!

We are NOT a museum but we may look at B&B in the future.. or….maybe some film set location for some unusual subject!

Meanwhile, we are still looking for a Gnat airframe/cockpit????? for the collection.

September 17, 2011 at 3:12 pm in reply to: Looking for a Folland Gnat #1082938

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Thank you Folks …kepp the ‘steers’ comming please

Thank you Folks …please keep the ‘steers’ comming.

July 8, 2011 at 2:36 pm in reply to: Cockpit event at Manchester 09/10 July 2011 #1035487

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Bad News hot off the press ..Friday 08 July 2011

Ive just received news that the Delfin and the J-20 are NOT comming afterall so, those folks out there looking forwards to seeing those exhibits, youve been forwarned.

All the bst …Fly Safe

July 7, 2011 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Lightning cockpit sold #1037441

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Lakes Lightnings – no not us either!

Lakes Lightnings – NO, its not us either!

Our fleet of 11 is enough for now …unless……?????!!!

Never say Never………..

July 6, 2011 at 3:59 pm in reply to: Cockpit event at Manchester 09/10 July 2011 #1039394

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Listing of what cockpits/aircraft/etc are attending!

Hello All,

To date, these are the cockpits/aircraft registered with Lakes Lightnings as maybe/planning to attend:

Hawker Hunter cockpit
Tornado F3 cockpit
Lightning F6 cockpit
JP mk3 cockpit
Sea Hawk cockpit
Delifin Cockpit
J-20 airframe
Westland Whirlwind cockpit

I think that is it (so sorry if ive missed anyone out as this is a spur of the moment posting in reply to the above posting)

If anyone else up for bringing something, please PM me here or:

[email]lakeslightnings@hotmail.co.uk[/email]

Cheers all, fly safe….

June 27, 2011 at 5:52 pm in reply to: Cockpit event at Manchester 09/10 July 2011 #1056819

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Of course you can!

Hello Firebex, Of course you can !

We need more folks like you to step up to the plate!

The Aviation/cockpit side of this event is a growing entity but we are still in our infacy.

Fly Safe all….

June 23, 2011 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Cockpit event at Manchester 09/10 July 2011 #1062770

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T.A.S. Manchester event 09/10 July 2011

3 More pictures of 2010’s event along with the narrative published on the T.A.S. website:

T.A.S. webpage states:

‘What’s happening outside the Concorde Hangar over the weekend?

All of the RVP exhibits will be open for viewing and there will be lots of other activities taking place associated with transport- vintage and classic cars, buses and trucks, military vehicles and fire engines, aircraft cockpits from all over the UK and a selection of preserved aircraft will be on display, in addition transport clubs and societies will be promoting their activities. This year there will also be a brand new children’s playground available!
Quite simply this is a great day out for all the family.’

February 12, 2011 at 9:40 am in reply to: Cockpit collector – sensational news / shock / horror #1122237

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Cockpitfest and T.A.S. Manchester Events 2011

Greetings all,

This cockpit thread seems to be a good opportunity to promote Newarks PREMIER CockpitFest 2011 to be held over the weekend of 18/19 June and the ever growing Manchester Airports T.A.S. Transport Event over the weekend of 09/10 July.

‘Lakes Lightnings’ are planning to take along Heather’s Harrier T4 this year along with Lightning F6 XS922 to BOTH events.

Newark will be the T4s first public outing in the UK for years.

Last year we went to Al Ain Airshow with these 2 along with Dave Webb’s superb GA11 Hunter cockpit.

So, cockpit owners out there, put these 2 dates in your diary and DO COME ALONG.

Bill OSullivan is the POC for Newark and we at ‘Lakes Lightnings’ are the POC for Manchesters TAS Event.

Fly Safe!

December 11, 2010 at 3:18 pm in reply to: Nimrod Scrapping… #1119560

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Woodfords Nimrods in the snow

Woodfords Nimrods in the snow Dec 2010!

More of the ‘Best of British’ waiting to bite the dust!
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