Thunder City to launchn 4 Leccy Lightnings
Thundercity to launch 4 Lightnings
Thundercity are planning another record attempt, this time to be the first ever civilian organisation to launch 4 supersonic Lightning interceptor jets simultaneously. This will take place at Africa's largest aerospace exhibition and air show which will be held in the heart of Cape Town from 20-24 September 2006 at the South African Air Force base at Ysterplaat.
The Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) is the premier showcase for African aviation and will include many foreign and local exhibitors keen to get a slice in the burgeoning African aviation market. See www.aadexpo.co.za
"We will launch all four of our supersonic English Electric Lightnings in what will be one of the most spectacular formation displays since the end of the Cold War" said Thundercity CEO Mike Beachy Head. "It will also be a chance for our fourth Lightning (Royal Air Force serial number XP693) to make her public debut" said Mike.
Mike's plan is for the Lightning formation to end its display with a spectacular 'bomb-burst' when all four machines will light their afterburners and separate at high speed. "Spectators are advised to wear ear protectors" warns Mike. When the Lightnings go into full power each aircraft will be burning 500 litres of Shell fuel per minute "that's the equivalent of 34 car tanks of petrol per minute" mused Mike.
The Thundercity Lightnings are ZU BBD (XS452), ZU BEX (XS451), ZU BEW (XR773) and XP693 (ZU ?)
I'd love to see this...
