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For Sale, Airworthy EE Lightnings x3.. Buccaneers x3.. Hunters x4

Anyone feeling flush?, the South African based fleet is up for sale

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Thunder City Aircraft Company - Historical Military Jets - GoIndustry DoveBid

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By Order of Thunder City Aircraft Company (PTY) Ltd Due to Cessation of Flight Operations
A Private Treaty Sale of Historical Military Jet Aircraft in an Airworthy Condition, Included English Electric Lightnings, Hawker Hunters and BAE Buccaneers.

Thunder City Aircraft Company owns the largest civilian-owned collection of former military jet aircraft in the world. These aircraft were used to perform in airshows and also be hired by the public for novelty flight including supersonic flights.

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3x English Electric Lightning's "Mk F6a" (x2) and "Mk T5b" (x1)
These 3 Lightnings are the only flying airworthy examples in the world today. The English Electric Lightning is a supersonic jet fighter of the cold war era. Equipped with 2 Rolls Royce "Avon 30201C" afterburning turbojets. Capable of Mark 2 (at 15 000ft) and a ceiling of 60,000ft+ and still holds a number of world climb-to-altitude records!
3x BAE Buccaneer's "S Mk 2b"
These 3 Buccaneers are the only flying airworthy examples in the world today. The BAE Buccaneer was a British low-level strike aircraft. Equipped with 2 Rolls Royce "Spey Mk 101" Turbofans. Max Speed 667mph (at 200ft), range 2,300mi and a ceiling of 40,000ft.
4x Hawker Hunter's (Various Mk's)
The Hawker Hunter was a subsonic British jet aircraft and operated as fighter-bomber and reconnaissance roles. Equipped with a single Rolls Royce "Avon 12201" turbine engine. Max Speed 715mph (at sea level) and ceiling of 50,000ft

Notice to purchasers:
Buyers premium: 0%
VAT/Tax: 14%
Inspection details: Viewing is Strictly By Appointment only contact John Taylor on +27 82 416 3883 or [email protected]
Payment type: Wire Transfer
Currency: South Africa Rand
Auctioneer: GoIndustry DoveBid S.A. (Pty) Ltd.

The question is can you take them for a test 'drive'. :E

Yes, test drives are on offer - I had a free 10-minuter in one of the Buccs in 2008 (it's a long story) - but not out of Thunder City sadly any more, so you will have to truck it somewhere first!

Foldie :(

I understand that Thunder City is no longer allowed to operate the aircraft and, reading between the lines, I think it may not be permitted for any buyer to fly them out

Perhaps the millionaire aviation enthusiast who owns the Red Bull collection, operating out of Salzburg, might buy one or two of them for static exhibition? The only ones that might fly again would be Hunters IMO.

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Capable of Mark 2

Some say the Mk2A was the best.

I'm not really sure why Mr. Red Bull would even contemplate buying [and shipping] a Lightning all the way from S.A. for static exhibition, let alone the suggested two. Not quite sure what he would gain by that. There are numerous Lightnings in the U.K. that he could probably buy much, much cheaper, but I don't think Dieter is interested in aged static Lightnings. [So glad I went to S.A. and saw them fly a few years ago. Nothing lasts forever!!!] I agree with you as regards the Hunters.

I did say one OR two. I take your point that it wouldn't do much for his collection but he has got enough money to buy one and think it is one F1 race's operating costs of his racing team!

Just a shame I did not win the 166 million on the euro lottery or I know what I would be buying right now:ok:

I didn't know you had such sentiments over a couple of second-hand Buccs!!

But their single engine performance is probably good enough for you!!

for sale
three slightly used carrier capable air-to-air refueling tankers
Ideal for supporting F-35 or similar
Easy to fly, parts easy to find. Large pool of experienced pilots available

Do not forget there is a Frightning Tbird close to flying States side too, might be an opportunity if finances are there to add to the fleet.

I do hope that it will soon be possible to read about British military aircraft in something other than the past tense.

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Capable of Mark 2 (at 15 000ft)

Mark....Mark....?

If you mean Mach, after Professor Ernst himself.....

Absolute load of b..:mad:..s

Something to use on our new aircraft carriers?

If the MOD went for the Buccaneers, at least we would have something to fly off those new carriers! Landing might be a bit trickier

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I do hope that it will soon be possible to read about British military aircraft in something other than the past tense.

Not much hope of that, Phil_R. Once the ageing Vickers FunBus is retired, the only active British military aircraft left in the RAF will be the Hawk, a handful of corgi-carriers and brace of Islanders..... Everything else being either multi-national or 'murrkan.....:\

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Just a shame I did not win the 166 million on the euro lottery or I know what I would be buying right now

Well said - and who would you have as your navigator? :p

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- and who would you have as your navigator?

...A fare paying passenger.

...100 KG of Fuel.

....an iPhone with a cool APP.

....Playmate of the Month.

Make your choice..They all have benefits.

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If the MOD went for the Buccaneers, at least we would have something to fly off those new carriers!

I think we've already got something. Certain folk have been flying a big jet around these parts in recent weeks that's wearing FAA colours and is rumoured to be carrier capable.

It's all a bit hush hush, but I'm led to believe it's called....now what was it....oh yes, the Sea Vixen. :}

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Originally Posted by jindabyne (Post 6626774)

Well said - and who would you have as your navigator? :p

Only short arses need apply :p

Sounds like the plot for a new Wilbur Smith Novel 'Bomber Cowboys'?

An African dicator (let's call him Ebagum) is deposed after his palace is bombed by ancient aircrew flying a pair of Buccaneers, with another giving AAR support to a Lightning providing top cover - and some Hunters generally blowing $hit up?

Almost reminiscent of this (don't click if you don't like robust dialogue):

"This is an attack against Rhodesian dissidents!"