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Old 22nd Aug 2008, 17:44
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Double Zero
 
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Yes, It's a true story - look at the airbus berks trying much the same thing runnning up an A3--with huge power.

While the chap in the Lighting got it down, he took several attempts - as one would ! Before a succesful landing - he had no seat,( just a box to sit on ) canopy or harness - simulate that !

Personaly I think he deservered a medal, as did the ground crew-chief who flew a Spitfire back to a safe base in I think Malta or some sandy wartime spot... both were met by 'rollockings' instead of ' Well done '...

The Lightning chap suffered considerably afterwards.




DZ

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