Thunder City is unique and well known for its pioneering work in the aviation industry. It is the largest civilian owned collection of ex-military jets in the world, with an impeccable safety record of the fleet of jets, which have flown more than 1,600 incident-free sorties. The base flies and maintains the world’s last four flying English Electric Lightnings and three BAE Buccaneers, as well as seven Hawker Hunters, a Strikemaster and a Puma (SA 330) helicopter with glass cockpit.