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Old September 24th 15, 12:42 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Ri©ardo
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On 9/24/2015 9:23 AM, Conscious Pilate wrote:
just in the middle of a book called Never in Anger written by Anthony
'Bugs' Bendell who had a long career in the RAF - flew Hunters then onto
the Lightning - also did a stint flying the F-105 as an exchange Officer
- it's a great read - and yes the Lightning was a good dog fighter.

get it & enjoy

see ya

Rattso

AKA Conscious Pilate


Thank you for the recommendation - I've just ordered a copy of the book!

Ri©ardo


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Such a beautiful aircraft. Often I wonder what it was like to fly.
Though
an interceptor, could it perform as a dog-fighter?



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