Bloody hell, sorry I mentioned it…

Tomorrow’s Salute

From Wikipedia:

His known passion for single- or two-passenger high-velocity transport led to his brief acquisition of an English Electric Lightning F.1A jet fighter, which was installed in the front garden of his country home. The Lightning was subsequently removed on the orders of the local council, which “wouldn’t believe my claim that it was a leaf blower”, according to Clarkson on a Tiscali Motoring webchat. In fact, the whole affair was a setup for the programme Speed, and English Electric Lightning XM172 is now back serving as gate guardian at Wycombe Air Park (formerly RAF Booker), High Wycombe.

£150,000 is a raindrop in the ocean compared to what has been raised in the past. I don’t think this is the end…

I am an engineer – therefore I find flight tests interesting…

Hmmmm….

Lindy – In all fairness does the museum need to preserve the F-100 in the long term ? It’s not an aircraft that is in danger in the U.K in terms of numbers . Could the space be used to house something else ?

Yeah, like a coffee shop or somethin.. :rolleyes:

To be honest, on first acquaintance, never thought much of them because of not really knowing their history. But I have done quite a bit of research and now – what an aircraft!! Probably felt the same as the RAF did at the time with all the stuff with the TSR2, to be honest, but after reading, what an aircraft!!

How are the guys at Scampton getting on with the return to flight??

And, not forgetting, you guys at Brunty, i’ve seen the engine and cockpit demos that are superb, but when will one taxi again at Brunty?? I have never seen one and I am desperate…

By the way chaps, sorry for all the questions, haven’t been here for a while due to work etc. :rolleyes: I hope everyone is well! 🙂