just another bit of trivia - the black lightning flash on Lightning XP741 -
two up from this post was designed by 'Bugs' Bendell

see ya

Rattso

"Conscious Pilate" wrote in message
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just in the middle of a book called Never in Anger written by Anthony
'Bugs' Bendell who had a long career in the RAF - flew Hunters then onto
the Lightning - also did a stint flying the F-105 as an exchange Officer -
it's a great read - and yes the Lightning was a good dog fighter.

get it & enjoy

see ya

Rattso

AKA Conscious Pilate

wrote in message
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Such a beautiful aircraft. Often I wonder what it was like to fly.
Though
an interceptor, could it perform as a dog-fighter?