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 aerodynamics had begun to reach fruition. In Britain, jet engine technology led the world, while wartime developments into swept wing design in Germany and their transonic research programme were used to give western design teams a quantum leap in aircraft technology. The English Electric Lightning emerged at this time. This supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War ...
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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 aerodynamics had begun to reach fruition. In Britain, jet engine technology led the world, while wartime developments into swept wing design in Germany and their transonic research programme were used to give western design teams a quantum leap in aircraft technology. The English Electric Lightning emerged at this time. This supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War era is perhaps best remembered for its amazing take-off performance, its exceptional rate of climb and its immense speed. Here, Martin Bowman takes us on a photographic journey of the famed Lightning, illustrating the various landmarks of its impressive operational history.
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This is the best single reference work I have seen on the Lightning, bar none. The book takes you through the development of Britain's first supersonic jet fighter, the details of why it was so light on fuel and what was done to compensate, its service record as a Quick Reaction Alert interceptor for incoming Soviet recon aircraft, armament of the various versions, and the reasons why it remained in service long past its intended life. This is the full story of the bird that was a mainstay of Britain's fighter-interceptor deterrent through much of the Cold War, on front-line duty with NATO in Germany and elsewhere. A brilliant work, loaded with photos, ideal for historians and modelers. Highly recommended.
