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RAF Lightning Units of the Cold War

By Michael Napier, Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Janusz Swiatlon (Illustrator)
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By Michael Napier, Gareth Hector (Illustrator), Janusz Swiatlon (Illustrator)
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An illustrated study of the Lightning Jet Fighter and its eventful operational history as the RAF's star aircraft of the Cold War era.

The Mach 2-capable English Electric Lightning is perhaps the most iconic RAF aeroplane of the Cold War. Boasting a massive increase in performance and improved radar and weapons systems over its predecessors, the Lightning brought new capabilities to the RAF's air defences. Tactics were adapted to fit the aircraft, including incorporating air-to-air refuellin...

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