Rotting Lightning on the A1

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central

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218 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2009
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...just outside Newark.

Recent -



Early 1990s -

"It was purchased as a gimmick by a haulage company owner, but now sits amongst old cars and scrap."



I've heard it's been there since the 1970s.

Does anyone know any more details?

central

Original Poster:

16,744 posts

218 months

Wednesday 2nd December 2009
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Thanks guys smile

central

Original Poster:

16,744 posts

218 months

Thursday 3rd December 2009
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On the other thread -

crofty1984 said:
central said:
By the A1 near Newark

That was parked up good as new a week ago.

central

Original Poster:

16,744 posts

218 months

Monday 7th December 2009
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thatone1967 said:
very sad... if there is one aircraft I would love to see returned to UK Skies, it's the lightning... (although I fear this one is slightly beyond redemption...)
Not according to Crofty1984.