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Flown to Cranfield on 29 June 1988 for preservation, and kept in taxiable condition.

Behind is Vulcan XM570. To Cranfield in 1988. Preserved.

An ex 5 Sqn aircraft purchased by Arnold Glass in 1988, 458 never flew in civilian hands. Restored to ground running condition by Tony Hulls, she was purchased by Russell Carpenter in October 2001. Carries 92 Squadron markings on the port side and 111 Squadron markings on the starboard side.

In LTF markings, but I understand that she was being used by No. 11 Squadron at the time.

Originally purchased from the RAF by Arnold Glass and now owned by Russel Carpenter and maintained in 'ground running' condition among Cranfield's Cessna's.

Seen here in poor condition prior to purchase and renovation by Russell Carpenter and currently maintained in 'ground running' condition at Cranfield.

Withdrawn from service by the RAF in the 80's, six English Electric Lightning's were purchased by a wealthy tax exile, from Binbrook squadrons Nos 5 and 11, all F-6s & T5's. They were flown into Cranfield by their pilots and regularly ground maintained by RAF personnel for some time. The poor! man's dream to fly them was thwarted by either the refusal of the CAA to issue the necessary licence, or the high maintenance costs, and the aircraft were eventually sold on.

Operated by the Lightning Training Flight. Now preserved at Cranfield.