Lightning Tour with former Lightning pilot Ian Black.

Individuals choosing this reward will also get a signed copy of Ian's beautiful photographic book, 'Lightning 1954-2014', a copy of Aviation Classics 'English Electric Lightning', and an AALO Patch along with a polo shirt.

If a trip to Mississippi is a bit out of your budget then maybe for UK residents, a VIP Lightning tour a bit closer to home may appeal.

Together with our friends at the wonderful Gatwick Aviation Museum (GAM) we are delighted to be able to offer a very special afternoon for Lightning enthusiasts. The Museum has recently added a new hangar to their site to provide an indoor home for their super collection. Among the collection is the meticulously restored ZF579, an F53 Lightning.

This reward will be a tour of ZF579 with Ian Black, the RAF's last operational Lightning pilot. Ian will also give a talk about his Lightning career and be available for the afternoon for your questions. As an additional bonus, subject to his availability, Ian is also hoping to be joined by his father, AVM George Black, RAF (RTD) himself a former Lightning pilot.

As a memento of the day you will receive a copy of Ian's book, signed by him and his father, and you'll also receive one of our very popular AALO patches and a polo shirt.

A number of members of the XS422 restoration team will also be on hand, as well as members of the Gatwick Museum staff.

Your visit will also include the opportunity to view the other wonderful aircraft under the care and restoration of the GAM volunteers.

Teas and coffees and light refreshments will be provided on the day.

Please read before choosing this reward … a little small print.

Individuals choosing this reward will be responsible for getting themselves to and from Gatwick Aviation Museum on the day.

Places on this special day are strictly limited to give everyone the best possible access to the aircraft and to Ian, and as refreshments are being provided for a set number.

As such, each of the 18 'beneficiaries' is welcome to bring a friend or family member but limited to just one guest.

Attendees / guests must be over 10 years of age.

The afternoon will take place, with a good period of prior notice, sometime in late summer.

Please do not choose this reward if you do not meet the criteria or are unhappy with the conditions of fulfilment.

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