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English Electric Lightning F. 1A XM135
English Electric Lightning F.1A XM135 (msn 95031), at Duxford. This aircraft jumped the chocks at RAF Lyneham and flew a circuit with no canopy or functioning ejection seat. The pilot was Taffy Holden, an engineering officer, who managed to land safely. Unsurprisingly he suffered trauma from the incident and became OC Training Wing, No.1 School of Technical Traing at RAF Halton. Date: circa 2000
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Media ID 31982159
© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
Canopy Chocks Circuit Duxford Ejection Electric Engineering Flew Halton Holden Incident Jumped Lightning Lyneham Managed Pilot Safely Seat Suffered Technical Wing 2000 Functioning Taffy Trauma
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Fine Art Print from The Tony Lovelock Collection, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. Witness the English Electric Lightning F.1A XM135 (msn 95031) in all its glory, captured at Duxford. This iconic jet, with its distinctive shape and powerful presence, made headlines when it famously jumped the chocks at RAF Lyneham and flew a circuit without a canopy or functioning ejection seat. Bring this daring moment into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade print, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This incredible print captures the momentous event involving English Electric Lightning F. 1A XM135 at Duxford. The aircraft, piloted by Taffy Holden, experienced a harrowing incident when it jumped the chocks at RAF Lyneham and took off without a canopy or functioning ejection seat. Despite the odds stacked against him, Holden managed to fly a circuit and successfully land the plane safely.
The bravery and skill displayed by Holden in this extraordinary situation is truly commendable. His actions not only saved his own life but also prevented any potential harm to others on the ground or in the air.
As a result of this traumatic experience, Taffy Holden went on to become OC Training Wing at No.1 School of Technical Training at RAF Halton. This serves as a testament to his resilience and dedication to serving in the Royal Air Force.
This image serves as a reminder of the risks that come with aviation but also highlights the courage and expertise of those who operate these powerful machines. It is a true testament to human ingenuity and determination in overcoming challenges in high-stakes situations like this one.
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