English Electric Lightning XR724 roared back to life at RAF Binbrook as volunteers successfully completed a powerful engine run, ... and the aircraft's shelter has allowed for year-round maintenance.

Aircraft enthusiasts flock to see restored fighter Image caption, Former RAF serviceman Mike Scarrott reflected on his time working with Lightning XR724 Article Information Author, Eleanor Maslin ...

The Lighting Association based at former RAF Binbrook will welcome back ex-Lightning Pilot Flight Lieutenant, John Carter for a talk on July 5. He will tell of his personal experiences of the ...

A Cold War fighter jet, which spent the majority of its service at RAF Binbrook, has been fired up for the first time in 18 years. Lightning XR724, was designed to intercept Soviet bombers and first ...

Volunteers have spent years restoring Lightning XR724 - a Cold War jet. ... Aircraft enthusiasts flock to see restored fighter. 24 August 2024. Share Save. Eleanor Maslin. BBC News.

Aircraft enthusiasts flock to see restored fighter. ... The Lightning Association, which spent years restoring Lightning XR724, held an open event at the former RAF Binbrook station on Saturday.

Aircraft enthusiasts flock to see restored fighter. ... Image caption, Lightning jet XR724 first took to the skies on 10 February 1965. He added: "It was absolutely tremendous fun to fly.