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The English Electric Lightning
Language: en
Pages: 153
Authors: Martin W. Bowman
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-01-30 - Publisher: Pen and Sword

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A photo-packed history of this Cold War-era supersonic fighter aircraft. The early 1950s were a boom time for British aviation. The lessons of six years of war
English Electric Lightning
Language: en
Pages: 194
Authors: Martin Derry
Categories: Crafts & Hobbies
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-10-31 - Publisher: Pen and Sword

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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
English Electric Lightning
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Tim McLelland
Categories: Airplanes, Military
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Classic Publications

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With an unmistakable design and classic natural metal finish the English Electric Lightning is a powerful example of the enormous capabilities of post-war Briti
The Men Who Flew the English Electric Lightning
Language: en
Pages: 531
Authors: Martin W Bowman
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-03-23 - Publisher: Pen and Sword

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The early 1950s were a boom time for British aviation. The lessons of six years of war had been learned and much of the research into jet engines, radar and aer
Lightning Eject
Language: en
Pages: 211
Authors: Peter Caygill
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-01-19 - Publisher: Casemate Publishers

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"The English Electric Lightning entered RAF squadron service in 1960 and continued flying in the interceptor role until 1988. It had a stunning world-beating pe