A very special Lightning-Cranfield 11th October 2008

[bigcrow]

With thanks to Fighter Control, we got invited to Cranfield yesterday to view the only two-seat Lightning in running order here in the U.K, and what a beauty she is....

[Koen L]

What a lovely selection of shots! Looks like they were very accomodating and even the weather cooperated.

Koen

[Arno 01]

Super shoots Stu, glad you had some great weather

[Rotor]

The best selection i seen for a while. Super quailty

[Stu]

Must agree with what Rich said there what an ace selection

[elderforest]

Excellent shots Stu. The low angle works a treat

[DamienB]

Particularly like the shot of Denis climbing in - but a superb set all round.

[Plane Mad]

A superb set of shots. I like the angles.

[stevieb]

Cracking stuff Stu!

[AndyBeau]

Stunning set Stu.

The Cranfield Lightning must be the best looking one we have in the UK imo. Great paint job and immaculate too.

[HuwJHopkins]

Utter filth!!! Can't wait until the next event

Cheers, Huw

[Ben Montgomery]

Very nice set Get any shots of the burners?

[Glenn Beasley]

Superb Stu, love the low down angles and chute shots, top work.

[F-86]

Excellent set of pic's, low viewpoint really works well in these.

[CH2]

Some really nice work there. The tub is stiill a beauty.

Is she housed out in the open or a hangar?

[KarlADrage]

Gorgeous set, Stu. She's one very good looking aircraft.

[IrishAirPics]

Sweet pictures Stu.

[peter]

Great photo's Stu! Long may she continue to do so....

[FunkmasterP]

Real nice shots.

[Lumix]

Cor! That takes me back to Leuchars in the early 70's! Cracking set of photos!

[bigcrow]

Thanks for the comments guys it's appreciated. A big thank you must go out to the owner Russell Carpenter & his ground crew, who were most accommodating for us throughout the day. Even down to positioning the aircraft to pin point accuracy for the sun, for us perfectionists....

[Mad Dan]

Looks very much like Tony Hulls in the first shot. Credit to him - I believe he owned her originally and was responsible for saving her from the blowtorch... And, having shot this beauty twice, I do agree that they are indeed a most accommodating bunch. Nothing is too much trouble...

A nice sequence, btw...

[LightningMk6]

Really nice to see the pics, she looks well looked after so congrats must go to those involved in the maintenance.

[Tiger_26]

A superb set Stu

[2shae]

Lovely set. IMO, that has always been the best looking Lightning in private hands. I first saw it in 89/90(?) whilst doing some flying at Cranfield. Such a shame they are not allowed to fly it!