Elaine J. forwarded us these photos and accompanying text:
Spectacular shot of a Nippon jet being struck by lightning in Osaka. Amazing that the aircraft itself and the people and equipment inside can survive such a hit!
This is in normal time:
This is in slow motion:
This is a still photo just on initiation of the bolt... Notice the ground and air bolt feeder strike at the same time. Lucky people!
clipped from www.coasttocoastam.com
