EE Lightning T5 flies again

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dfarrow
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EE Lightning T5 flies again

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Hi guys , no guarantees . But I think MikeBeachyhead has got his sole surviving Lightning T5 back in the air again in Capetown . Seems to be in a private capacity this time , but good news and super photos , 'n video .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftt2q6zN ... e=youtu.be

Brgds Dave f .

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Smashing Dave.. thanks for posting :thumbsup:

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Well I'd guess they had to do this to prove its airworthy after the maintenance issue...

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dfarrow wrote:I think MikeBeachyhead has got his sole surviving Lightning T5 back in the air .
Brgds Dave f .
Exactly where it should be - I only wish it was a little further north.

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