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Lightning pilot to speak at Wings and Wheels meeting

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The next meeting of the Wings and Wheels Society, Dursley, is entitled ‘Flying the Lightning and its RAF Operations’.

Lesley Hatcher, a former RAF aerobatics instructor and cold war fast jet pilot, will be giving an illustrated talk on the iconic Mach 2 English Electric Lightning aircraft. The talk covers its operational aspects (pros and cons) in service with the RAF and Lesley’s own experiences of flying this dynamic aircraft.

The meeting takes place at Dursley Community Centre, GL11 4BX on Thursday 10th October at 8pm. All Welcome, £5 on entry, for further info: www.wingsandwheelssociety.org.uk

Please note: There may be a last-minute change to the programme, and an alternative talk, Kemble to Elvington, A Flying visit to the North Yorkshire Air Museum by Rich Kelsey and Dave Lamb.

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