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Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby Ray C » Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:54 pm

I did a post this summer about my visit to Lightning 173 (nicely restored & for sale)
she's gone.......! bought, or just moved down south ? anyone know her situation at
the moment ?

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Re: Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby Ipso » Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:51 pm

According to a well known website, 173 has moved to Dodington Gloucestershire.
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Re: Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby MOD » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:55 pm

Apparently bought by Dyson to be displayed at their HQ at Malmesbury.

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Re: Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby Jigsaw » Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:56 pm

MOD wrote:Apparently bought by Dyson to be displayed at their HQ at Malmesbury.

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Re: Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby Ray C » Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:24 pm

Indeed if he returned her to flight she could make a "clean Sweep"..... :))

Glad she has a good home.
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Re: Lightning 173.......it's gone.....!

Postby Sooty655 » Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:28 pm

Ray C wrote:Indeed if he returned her to flight she could make a "clean Sweep"..... :))

Glad she has a good home.

You leave my little friend out of this!! :p
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