English Electric Lightning

✍ Scribed by Neil Robinson, Martin Derry

• Publisher: Pen and Sword
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 206
• Series: Flight Craft (11)
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Британский истребитель-перехватчик, противостоявший советским Ту-16, Ту-22 и Ту-95.

Developed to intercept increasingly capable Soviet bombers such as the Tupolev Tu-16, Tu-22 and Tu-95,
the English Electric/BAC Lightning had a phenomenal rate of climb, a high ceiling, and a top speed
of over 1,300mph at 36,000ft, and is a favourite of both aviation enthusiasts and aircraft modellers alike.
This book contains a wealth of information invaluable to the enthusiast and collector.

The first section offers a concise design and development history covering the six main single-seat fighter
and two twin-seat trainer Marks from its first RAF operational squadron deployments in 1960 through
to its frontline retirement in 1988, and coverage of the only other two air forces to operate the type,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. This is followed by a 16-page full colour illustration section featuring detailed
profiles and 2-views of the colour schemes and markings carried by the type in RAF, Royal Saudi and Kuwait Air Force
service.The final section lists most of the plastic model kits, accessories and decal sheets produced
of the EE/BAC Lightning in all the major scales, with photos of finished models made by some of the UKs best
modellers.