FighterControl

I've just heard a rumour that she flies tomorrow, so any body in the Donny area keep 'em peeled (Eyes and ears !!) Don't shoot the messenger if it prooves false !

engines started at 1145 3/7

off chocks @ 1207 - taxying for departure rwy 20 to depart VFR northbound for airtest (also practice display at Church Fenton)

airborne @ 12:20

She lives !!

And over noth York heading south east - look as if going towards Elvington

and back safely on the ground at Doncaster @ 13:36

Came right over the top of our house at Bilbrough near Tadcaster then left turn to Fenton. Watched the display in the distance from our fields then it came back right above our heads before heading north towards linton and leeming then headed south east toward the Humber. Absolutely stunning!!!!!!

It is great news to hear that 558 has the air under her wings again!

A big thumbs up to all involved in the project, including those who continue to donate their hard earned cash .

Excellent stuff!

TankBuster

Seen over Newark this afternoon, a nice surprise and brightened up a boring day at work

Saw her over Cottesmore this afternoon at approx 15.00pm performing approaches straight down the runway, steep climb out and bank over to come back in for another approach.

Fantastic sight indeed.

Best rgds

Tiger 1