The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook

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A highlight of the airshow was the formation flypasts by nine Lightnings. All photos Brian Hodgson except where stated

 

RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.

 

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