<div>Hi, Over the last few years we have with your help, raised funds to erect a shelter for English Electric Lightning, XR724.



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<div>This in itself has been a long hard slog but made a lot easier by our amazing supporters over our various social media platforms and a previous fundraising page.



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<div>Our focus now, going forward, is to continue the restoration of the aircraft to as close to operational status as possible.



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<div>Unfortunately, it will never fly again, but to just hear it start up the mighty Rolls Royce Avons and able to operate the controls means a lot to us and proof of the work we are carrying out.



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<div>Looking into the future, we will need fuel and various lubricants, such as hydraulic oil (OM15), engine oil (OX38) and Nitrogen for the accumulator and tyre pressures.



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<div>The surface finish preparation and painting continues as and when the temperature and humidity inside the shelter is favourable. The paint team are doing a wonderful job. Aside from the aircraft we also have Ground Support Equipment also under restoration to enhance our capabilities.



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<div>We are a passionate and hard working team of enthusiasts, but we rely on our wonderful supporters to help us reach our goals



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<div>Many thanks from all the team of The Lightning Association and XR724



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Garry Capon

John Allison

Kieran Balhetchet

Athena Films

Tim Hockney

Richard Hastings

paul hughes

david lewis

Anonymous

Peter Thomas

Ian Burns

Anthony w Rixon

Peter Lunn

Sian Jinks

michelle bunce

Ian Lucas

Brian Hersee

Rich Orpin

The Lightning Association's English Electric Lightning XR724

The Lightning Association's English Electric Lightning XR724

Still £1,811 to go. Help us build momentum.