The short version
The accidental pilot's own account of taking off in an English Electric Lightning.
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Holden's Lightning Flight account
The accidental pilot's own account of taking off in an English Electric Lightning.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-04
Last seen:2026-09-04
Times seen:1
Website:web.archive.org
Why it caught our attention
A commenter specifically recommended reading Holden's first-person account instead of a retelling.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-04
“I would say it's worth reading Holden's account of it directly, which starts on page 3 of this PDF:”
js2 · recommendation
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Holden's Lightning Flight