BAC/English Electric Lightning, XS422 for sale
Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:16 pm
I just opened the latest edition of TRADE-A-PLANE, and listed under Warbirds-Jet is an ad for a BAC/English Electric Lightning. The photo is XS422 in flight. I know the aircraft hasn't flown yet, but it's advertised as close to flight. How close? I guess those guys down in Mississippi, or where ever, ran out of $$$$? The aircraft is offered for sale or part ownership. Who's got the skinny?
what happened?
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:36 am
They had a lucky escape with her with the hurricane that ravaged the area BUT???
Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:51 pm
BAC/EE LIGHTNING T5 Mach 2 British Cold War Intercepter. Desirable twin seat trainer varient. Located and undergoing restoration in the USA. Close to flight. Valuable reserve of spares including 4 engines. For sale or part ownership. Serious offers considered. For more information contact nholman@globalnet.co.uk 
Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:32 am
That's the ad.
Are you involved?
Got any info?
Are you involved?
Got any info?
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:59 am
Are you involved?
Got any info?
Not at all. I just have a subscription to trade-a-plane and I am more focused on Jet Warbirds. I was glad to help
V
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:20 am
Would the operating cost on this be close or comparable to an F-4? Or less? Is the example in S.A. still flying?
not for sale
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:35 am
It is a share or part ownership they are selling, they need $$$ to see the project through to operational shape
Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:15 pm
Ryan Keough wrote:Would the operating cost on this be close or comparable to an F-4? Or less? Is the example in S.A. still flying?
Ryan
I think they have 4 flying now in S.A.
Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:22 pm
Curtis Block wrote:Got any info?
Lots more info from those involved over on Flypast
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=76083
Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:16 pm
Nice to know they haven't given up.