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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
2000 Canopy Chocks Circuit Duxford Ejection Electric Engineering Flew Halton Holden Incident Jumped Lightning Lyneham Managed Pilot Safely Seat Suffered Technical Wing Functioning Taffy Trauma
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.9cm (15.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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