XS422 Restoration
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Progressing English Electric Lightning, XS422 from restoration to return to flight
Backers: 178
Average Pledge Per Backer: £123
Funded: £21,930 of £75,000
Dates: Apr 2nd -> Apr 30th (29 days)
Project By: Andrew Brodie
Backers: 178
Average Pledge Per Backer: £123
Funded: £21,930 of £75,000
Dates: Apr 2nd -> Apr 30th (29 days)
Project By: Andrew Brodie
£21,930
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 30 @ 19:01 -0400 GMT
29%
of goal
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Latest News
All we need is a miracle ... 
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo credit - Royal Saudi Air Force As our Kickstarter period nears it's close it looks like we wont reach our target sadly. The way Kickstarter works is that if the target is not reached then all pledges are void and you will not be charged. This... (Read More)
Ticking down
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Morning folks, Well, don't time fly! JUST 4 DAYS to go. The opportunity to help return this majestic Lightning to flight is slipping away. Really fantastic support so far, with some very generous support from all quarters. Thank you thank you if you... (Read More)
7 DAYS to go - lets keep the momentum
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Courtesy of Mike Stone, a wonderful photograph of XS422 in her Boscombe days, by Norman Hibberd. So, just 7 days to go but a little momentum building. A few folks have been keeping their cards close to their chest but are now stepping forward. We... (Read More)
NEW REWARD .. Combo - Polo Shirt, Name Badge, Circular Patch
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You ask .. we give. This combination has been requested by a few of you so here it is. £105 is the pledge level. If you have already pledged, you can change your pledge as long as you're upgrading. Thanks for your continued support. (Read More)
A BIG BIG thank you and lets make this a winning weekend!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a massive thank you from us to all of you who have made a reward pledge so far. We have now surpassed the £10,000 mark which is fantastic. 7 more of those and we'll be looking at a fantastic future for XS422. Keep spreading the word and keep... (Read More)
** NEW REWARD ** patch and name badge combination !
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of you are clearly torn between our fab circular 'logo patch' designed by Phil Kingsbury, and the striking AALO name patch, which can be personalised with your own name .. (up to a maximum 15 characters inc spaces). Consequently we've created a... (Read More)
Too much choice .. how to back us
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Just to clarify, you can only make one pledge per backer, HOWEVER you can change your mind and your pledge providing it's an increase. So if you've gone in at £5 and decide you want a polo shirt you can 'upgrade'. If you only want an update then... (Read More)
The way it used to be done.
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The team working on XS422 are all highly skilled and specialised engineers. Many have legacy aircraft experience, and many have Lightning experience from careers with the Royal Air Force, or secondment to the Royal Saudi Air Force. Currently these... (Read More)
Your name on XS422
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
What better way to commemorate your support for XS422 than to have your name in a prominent position on the aircraft. In total we're offering just 100 of these rewards so you'll be part of a very small and special club indeed. For a long time the... (Read More)
Rolls Royce Avons
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
English Electric Lightning XS422 is powered by 2 Rolls Royce Avon engines, providing a combined thrust of 38,000 lbs. The T.5 Lightning has a greater than 1:1 thrust to weight ratio. That means it can go supersonic in the climb! That is quite... (Read More)
A Rare and Unique aircraft
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
There are very few Lightnings left around the world now. Of those, many are beautifully kept and maintained as static displays by museums and preservation groups, as well as private individuals, mostly in the UK. As far as seeing a ground running... (Read More)
New Rewards
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demand we've added some more fun XS422 stuff in the lower priced rewards. We hope you'll be tempted by our fridge magnet, keyring or name badge that will be personalised for you. (Read More)
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