Last Lightning Missile Firing | Grinner

Former RAF Lightning pilot, Grinner, shares the great story of firing the last 2 Red Top missiles against a Jindivik target!
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[@clive373]

I watched two Lightnings tail chasing, below 200ft, west of Bridlington just as they were going out of service. Two guys were having extreme fun, I was green with envy, but was grateful to be a witness. At the time, before I sighted them, I thought I was listening to a Vulcan doing aerobatics. It went on long enough for me to put a ladder up against the barn, so I could see them.

[@caterhamsuperlightr81]

What a lovely chap! 22 (just) and flying a Lightning!

[@raycarter6037]

What a wonderful story! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@guaporeturns9472]

So cool. One of the baddest ever

[@toucheturtle3840]

The Lighting Preservation Group…Keep these wonders alive.
If you have ever stood next to one with just one engine on full reheat you’ll know what I mean.

[@Aircrewinterview]

I was lucky enough to film a day there. Great team.

[@manuwilson4695]

Thank goodness we've now got better missiles than the Redtop! 🙄