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One of the key aims of this website is to gather together memories from those who served on Lightnings as either air or ground crew. I would also like memories from aviation enthusiasts who can recall the days of the Lightning.

Below can be found the names of those who who have submitted their memories. I am pleased to share these
memories and thank the contributors for allowing their use on the website.

I am very keen to receive further memories, anecdotes and reminiscences so if you would like to contribute, please contact me at - hydealfred@sky.com

To read the memories please click on the names below.

  • Brian Clifford (1) 
  • Brian Clifford (2) 
  • Rick Sleight 
  • Bill Beardsley 
  • John Ward 
  • Peter E Hamlin
  • Dave Bishop 
  • Dave Bishop (2)
  • Ken Bailey 
  • Martin Goodwin 
  • Wing Commander C Bidie
  • Tony Cook 
  • Graham Tiller 
  • David Gill 
  • Derek Rowlands 
  • Chuck Gaish 
  • Stewart Whitehead 















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