aviation - the past, present and future of flight

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36 Aviation News incorporating Jets April 2018

CAREER OF A


KING COBRA


Air Cdre John Mitchell (ret’d), flew more than 1,400 hours


on Lightnings, including two years as Officer Commanding


92 Squadron at RAF Gütersloh in West Germany. He talks with


Dr Kevin Wright about his experiences on this remarkable aircraft.


ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING SPECIAL


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