OK, so lots of Vulcan stories, but the cresent winged T tailed bomber (Victor to the young'uns) could also hold her own;
On the way to ASI crossing the ITCZ decided it was best to go over the cloud tops at FL 540, while still attempting to stay in formation. Well, we could see the other jet.
One the way back from ASI did some mutual AAR at FL430, but then any lightning drivers would be used to that.
Finally, on a night currency sortie from cyprus, 30K fuel, take off power, both Hyd low level lights on in the ensuing acceleration we were asked to check out the cloud tops by Met. Cloud tops found at 15K 45 seconds from brakes off, and still going up.
