Growth
In the mid-1980s Firebird grew. In 1986-1988 the company expanded to operate two Pitts Specials (as well as the Stampe), with one each sponsored by Toyota, and the Daily Express. Additionally, in 1987 Firebird began displaying the Extra 230 in the colours of Jaguar Cars. In line with this growth, in 1986 Brian Lecomber was joined by the highly experienced aerobatic pilot John Harper and in 1989 by Alan Wade.
At the end of 1988 the Toyota sponsorship ended and in its wake came support from Microlease, an electronic test equipment rental company, starting a partnership which was to last for many years.
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