Radleigh Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Taken off the wonderful Facebook, English Electric Lightning Appreciation Group. Facebook Group here. Just to let everyone know that the Lightning Preservation Group have won F3 XR713 from Leuchars!Due to Wattisham Station Heritage being unable to accept her, she will be coming to Bruntingthorpe.We felt that although Wattisham had withdrawn, we were duty bound to bid for her.It has however left a big hole in the finances, but if all of the 2283 Members on here were able to just give a £1 each that would make up the shortfall.So go the link on the LPG page please, and donate now.I will update the page re- its destination a.s.a.p. Thanks Chris.http://www.lightnings.org.uk/ Good news if you ask me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XL929 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Excellent news! To paraphrase Roy Scheider, 'they're going to need a bigger Q shed'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm not a member, but have just made a donation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Please excuse my ignorance but does 713 have the motors in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Think so, but it's also been outside since the late 80's! So it's going to need a lot of TLC to become a runner... that's my understanding anyway. I'm not sure what their plans are yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks for the heads up = donation on its way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Would be great if they could get it running, if anyone can it's the LPG. I've donated a few quid at their site via PayPal and urge fellow BM ers to do the same.After all we all love the Lightning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Done, how could you not! Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian black Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very generous of those who have donated - I'm donating a signed copy of my book no 713/2000 to the group to raise funds - if anyone else wants a copy either go to www.firestreakbooks.com or drop me a message ! Ian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Very generous of those who have donated - I'm donating a signed copy of my book no 713/2000 to the group to raise funds - if anyone else wants a copy either go to www.firestreakbooks.com or drop me a message ! Ian Ian Black, that name rings a bell. . ( loud click ) OMG ! not that Ian Black surely ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Very generous of those who have donated - I'm donating a signed copy of my book no 713/2000 to the group to raise funds - if anyone else wants a copy either go to www.firestreakbooks.com or drop me a message ! Ian Did you find this through my reply on Facebook? Welcome to the forum though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think I might now own a wheel nut!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I think I might now own a wheel nut!! I was thinking that I now own some air in one of the tyres!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sad to see it leave Leuchars, it was in a real sorry state when I worked on the base, as for motors I think she was striped, same as cockpit, she was tided up a while ago with a new heavy coat of High Speed Silver to make her look pretty, she's in the right hands now to be looked after. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul178 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 But how much to shift it? http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?132250-Another-Lightning-for-Brunty-XR713 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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