Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2011 19:53:16 GMT 1
The Cape Town based haven for us spotters has closed its doors and CEASED ALL OPERATIONS.
It's owner Mike Beachy Head has mothballed his fleet of Lightnings, Buccaneers and Hunters.
Ever since the loss of Lightning ZU-BEX in November 2009, at the Overberg Air Show. Issues with the South African CAA coupled with the ever increasing costs and a reduction in visitors, who were willing to pay a small fortune to fly in one of these beasts.
This has brought about a financial situation which can no longer be supported.
I suppose the only hope we can have is that someone will buy one or more of Mike's aircraft and put them back in the air, possibly a rich enthusiast from the US.
Sad Days
Bob
