LightningBoy Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 hello all, the last Lightning I worked on at ASF RAF Binbrook was XS932. I was sent to become an Instructor at RAF Halton before the Check3 was finished so never got to see it test fly. When it was in ASF it was still in green / grey / silver finish and I think 11 Sqn markings. Point to note - I discovered some shiny silver tape to use on the intake ring and the figure of 8 around the jet pipes. Not sure what it is designed for but it makes all the difference to a model Lightning. "My model depicts an English Electric Lightning Mk 6 of 56 Sqn as flown from RAF Akrotiri in 1975. XS932 was the third Lightning I worked on during my time at RAF Binbrook. When receiving a Check 3 Servicing in ASF at RAF Binbrook XS932 was in the green / grey finish, on completion it visited RAF St Athan to be painted in Dark Sea Grey / Medium Sea Grey finish for delivery to 5(AC) Sqn." 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Well done. The multiple metal tones really enhance the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That's a fine finish you've achieved on this beautiful 56 Sqn aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Great to see one with over wing tanks - lovely work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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