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 homage to the only all-British Mach
2 interceptor fighter, follows previous Flight Craft book formats, in
that it is split in to three main sections. 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 UK's best modellers. As with all
the other books in the Flight Craft series, whilst published primarily
with the scale aircraft modeller in mind, it is hoped that those
readers who might perhaps describe themselves as 'occasional'
modellers, or even simply aviation enthusiasts, may also find that
this colourful and informative work offers something to provoke their
interests too.
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ISBN
9781473890572
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword Aviation (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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