English Electric/BAC Lightning Mks 1-6

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Focusing on the English Electric Lightning, this book delves into the history of the only British-built fighter capable of reaching Mach 2 that served in the RAF. It highlights the aircraft's operational challenges with British authorities and its subsequent service with the Royal Saudi Air Force and Kuwait. The narrative also touches on the preservation of flying examples, currently housed at Thunder City in South Africa, showcasing its legacy in aviation history.