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Old 17th Mar 2019, 20:14
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Stevedrews
 
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Bob lightfoot solo display

Hi Fotheringay
currently researching this Lightning used by Bob during 68/69. Were you based at Colt when he was displaying ? Trying to find pictures to check.
All the best
steve


Originally Posted by fotheringay
Interestingly enough, in 1969, the Coltishall display Lightning, (Bob Lightfoot flying I think) dabbled with blue smoke during its solo display. I think they tried it for about two practice sessions before giving up.
What was a fair, sunny day suddenly reduced to about 2000 metres visibility!
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