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The English Electric Lightning, a unique single-seat supersonic interceptor fighter, was designed and manufactured in the UK, serving the RAF during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for its impressive speed exceeding Mach 2 and remarkable climb rate, it established a strong reputation. However, its operational history was marred by reliability issues, resulting in the loss of over fifty aircraft during its service.
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Lightning from the Cockpit: Flying the Supesonic Legend, Peter Caygill
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Lightning from the Cockpit: Flying the Supesonic Legend
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Caygill
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781844150823
- Category
- Transport, World history, Military
- Description
- The English Electric Lightning, a unique single-seat supersonic interceptor fighter, was designed and manufactured in the UK, serving the RAF during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for its impressive speed exceeding Mach 2 and remarkable climb rate, it established a strong reputation. However, its operational history was marred by reliability issues, resulting in the loss of over fifty aircraft during its service.