Oops

Seems that this P40 had a runway excursion at Scone, Australia at the weekend on landing at the end of a show.The pilot recovered the situation well and, although the aircraft tipped on to its port wingtip, the damage fortunately appears minimal.

Lightning stuff

Although not a Lightning the Short SB.5 which was used in the Lightning test program became another Cosford departure at the end of last year when it moved to the Ulster Aviation Society in N. Ireland. Seen below at Cosford.

Meanwhile the Lightning prototype P1.B, which was almost scrapped a few years ago, has arrived at Manston for restoration. The plan is to be able to exhibit at Goodwood in September.