The English Electric Lightning first took flight in 1954, a product of British engineering brilliance at the height of the Cold War. Its mission? The Lightning's defining characteristic was its unparalleled speed—capable of exceeding Mach 2. This was achieved thanks to its revolutionary design and groundbreaking engines. #Jets #aviation #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props

BAC Lightning F.6 XS925 at The Royal Air Force Museum London. The RAF’s No XI(F) Sqn were the last Lightning unit, disbanding on 30th April 1988. #coldwar #lightning #warbirds #fighter | Daniel J Wheatcroft