bit of a hijack but...
if they were the only people on your plane, that many passengers would most likley be a private charter, say a 767 for the range, though you're probably pushing £millions for this trip. a lightning strike isnt that uncommon and you wouldnt expect it to bring a plane down.
anyway i wanted to post but couldnt start a new thread: anyone know anything about the hercules which took off from heathrow at about 13.15 today?