How a British ground crewman accidentally took flight in a Lightning jet

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In short: In 1966, RAF ground crewman Taffy Holden found himself unexpectedly airborne during an electrical test. This video explores the remarkable moment a technician became an accidental pilot.

The incident occurred in the United Kingdom in 1966. While conducting an electrical test, Taffy Holden suddenly found himself flying in a Lightning jet, an event that has earned him a place in forgotten history.

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