Lightning

[TonyT]

With the lousy weather I have been taking the time to reprocess some images as I was never happy with the originals.

Lightning QRA by Tony Taylor, on Flickr

Lightning crew by Tony Taylor, on Flickr

Lightning QRA Shed by Tony Taylor, on Flickr

Lightning Night by Tony Taylor, on Flickr

Lightning cockpit by Tony Taylor, on Flickr

[colin C]

Re: Lightning

Brings back happy memories Tony.

I saw one take off at Yeovilton, rise 20 feet, bring up the gear and then straight up. Not even a slight angle, but straight up. The sound was deafening and the ground shook.

[tesarver]

Re: Lightning

Well done Tony

Tom

[Neilly]

Re: Lightning

Nice pics Tony.

Colin, the undercart is retracted very quickly because over 250 knots the nose wheel gets stuck and won't retract. I agree about how awesome this aeroplane is!

Cheers,
Neil

[TonyT]

Re: Lightning

They normally select up on the ground so when the weight comes off the gear weight on switches they will retract.

[pelliott1954]

Re: Lightning

Nice set Tony, an iconic aeroplane and as the others have said, so impressive to watch it display

Paul

[El Sid]

Re: Lightning

One day someone said 'We need a fast jet, let us bolt two huge jet engines together, add on a fuel tank and strap a nutter to the top.' and lo! the Lightning was born...

Like the shots too.