LPG 25th Anniversary

Double Q-Shed scramble - Sunday 28th July 2013

Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome Lutterworth LE17 5QS, Admission £20 Children Under 16 and OAP’s £12 Gates Open 11am

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You can also book by sending a cheque payable to LPG.

Send cheque with stamped address envelope to:
Chris Norris, Linford House, Newark Road, Coddington, Newark, Notts. NG24 2QF.
Any queries please phone-07970 390878.
We hope to see you on the 23rd.


Colin Collis's Photo Shoot

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The Lightning Preservation Group

We are a group of enthusiasts based at Bruntingthorpe airfield Nr Leicester who are dedicated to maintaining two of the last few remaining English Electric LIGHTNING aircraft in fully functional condition.

Lightning Preservation Group

LPG members and friends in front of XS904, the World's last Lightning to make a military flight.


RAF Wattisham Q-SHED - Rebuild complete but funds still needed

RAF Wattisham Q-Shed - Bruntingthorpe airfield


They protected you now you protect them!

QRA Hangers Bruntingthorpe

The re-erection of the RAF Wattisham QRA Shed is 100% complete thanks to the generosity of our supporters. All our donor's names are recorded on our Contributors Board in the hangar.

However the building still has to be fitted out with storyboards telling the Cold War and Lightning histories. Added to this we have ongoing challenge to keep both Lightnings in fully functional condition.

We have therefore decided to invite existing contributors to top up their donation at any time and at the same time invite new donors to the scheme whereby we will commission an new name, to be permanently displayed in the hangar, for a minimum of a £50 donation. You will be in good company as the likes of Wg Cdr Roland "Bee" Beamont are recorded. The specified name can be of your choice and we have a number of names "In memory of" which is a fitting way to remember a loved one or colleague.

If you have the time, then please attend one of the Open Days. If you wish to make a donation, any amount, large or small is most welcome. If you wish to pay by cheque please make payment to "LPG" enclosing a SAE and send to:

Richard Norris, 2 Spring Hill, Little Staughton, Beds, MK44 2BS (tel: 01234 378827). An SAE would be appreciated.


Cockpit Tours

Want to see the "Office"? Come to an Open Day and sit in it yourself!

Cockpit Tours

Website Equiries

After reading our website if you have any specific question please send us your enquiry

With regard to enquiries about PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES, please be advised that at the present time we do not have one.

Please click link if you would like to make a donation


Next Events

  • Sunday 26th May.
    Cold War Jets Open Day
  • TBA July, 25th anniversary of LPG and Lightning withdrawn from RAF service
  • Sunday 25th August.
    Cold War Jets Open Day
  • Saturday 2nd November.
    Twilight Run

Lightnings at Binbrook Vol 15 DVD and Lightnings at Binbrook Vol 16 DVD

Two new DVD's

Lightnings at Binbrook Vol 15. Featuring Exercise Elder Forest April 1988.

Lightnings at Binbrook Vol 16. 11 Sqn 9-Ship April 88, plus Exercise Hammer
May 88.


New Q-Shed Scramble photos by David Evans

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LPG eStore Latest offer

Empire of the Clouds

The story of when Britain's aircraft ruled the World. Price per copy £25 inc p&p.

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More books

 
£25.00

The Lightning Boys

We have managed to obtain the last few copies of the "Lightning Boys" intial print run. Price per copy £25 inc p&p.

Read more

 
£25.00

Special Offers

  • Lightning F6
    Desk Model

    Originally available from Royal Hampshire and out of production for many years the LPG has re-commissioned this quality model. Length 9cm x 6.5cm wingspan x 6.5cm high including stand.

    £35.00
  • Lightning F6, Binbrook Flagship, XR 728/JS, LTF

    This limited edition model of our jet includes an exclusive card signed by Group Captain John Spencer, XR728's pilot and RAF Binbrook Station Commander.

    £65.00
  • Lightning F6, XR770/AA,
    5 Sqn, 1987

    We are down to the last few of this limited edition model.

    £65.00

  • Stewart Scott: English Electric Lightning-Volume 2

    The Lightning Force. In support of the Q-Shed Appeal, Stewart has kindly agreed that the LPG may sell the second volume of his definitive history of the Lightning at a substantial discount.

    £59.00
  • English Electric Lightning by Tim McLelland

    Published July 2009 by Ian Allan. 224 pages with colour and B/W photos.

    £40.00
  • Aviation Classics English Electric Lightning Bookazine

    129 pages detailing the conception, development, service and preservation of the iconic Lightning. All backed up with superb photography.Hours of reading and great value.

    £8.50

  • Lightnings at Warton
    Vol 1

    £17.00
  • Lightnings at Warton
    Vol 2

    £17.00
  • Lightnings at Binbrook
    Vol 13

    £17.00
  • Lightnings at Binbrook
    Vol 14

    £17.00