Tony Blair has arrived in the US for key talks with George W Bush. The chartered British Airways plane touched down at Andrews Air Force base outside Washington.
About 20 minutes before landing the 777 jet was struck by a small lightning bolt while flying at about 10,000 feet.
The lightning struck the left-hand wing but did not cause it to change course or descend.
Captain John Lindsey quickly reassured Mr Blair, his officials and reporters travelling on the plane.
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