English Electric Lightning - Cape Town - South Africa

The Ex 56 Squadron English Electric Lightning T5 is the only aircraft of it's type flying in the world. We were there to film each step of the restoration of this supersonic jet fighter of the Cold War era.

We speak with Chief Engineer Johann Rosenstrauch about the process of restoring ZU-BBD to full flying condition.

Pilot and owner Mike Beachy Head flew his Lightning on the 14th January 2014 making it the only airworthy Lightning currently flying.

Post the flight Mike had the following to say, "The aircraft flew perfectly in every way."

Filming commenced on the 25th October 2013.
1st Engine installation happened on the 7th November.
2nd Engine installation on the 11th November.

On-board footage:    • English Electric Lightning - Take Off...  

Special Thanks:
Mike Beachy Head
Andrew Barends
Johann Rosenstrauch
William Scheepers

Camera / Edit: Hilton Mundy
Camera 2: Rory Alexander

Cameras: Canon 5D Mk III & GoPro Hero 3 (Black editions)
Edit: Premier Pro CS6

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