Yup, mine too, sadly. Might just get a Lightning in if mounted on tail and pointing straight up. However, this might involve considerable flack from neighbours and parish authorities and marching orders from Mrs T. Hardly fair, really, considering that the French councils stick Mirages on roundabouts everywhere.
a lightning Tharg,
To ride in a Lightning old son is definitely enlightening
And also, well it can also be very damn frightening
Especially for the first time of asking
And getting that MOD permission , well, that was extremely tasking
But after the medical oh yes, a medical, and an interview too
The letter of permission finally, yup, finally came through
And into the T5 trainer this young pup did get
Perspiring, apprehensive, yet happy and later better yet
Strapped in tightly, & down the old runway we did blast
God it really did seem ever so bloody fast
But the guy sitting next to me was so cool, & so calm
Me , well my fear was making me ever so warm
In seconds it seemed, we reached 12000 ft
( my face by know was as white as a sheet )
Then he rolled it over, not once but twice
And up came my no. 42 , with fried rice
Time goes by so quickly, and it was soon time to return
He then said I think we’ll just test the afterburn
Wow, my back was suddenly pressed to the seat
All of the blood drained from my feet
But the G suit was working and keeping me calm
Also of course it was the real reason I was so warm
Then down we went at a whole load of klicks
Landing smoothly & quietly, no showing off, and no tricks
I climbed out with a bloody big smile on my face
Only to fall on my arse – what a disgrace
My legs were so weak from being up there
But do you know what Tharg, I didn’t effing care’ !