The English Electric Lightning

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Aviation, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Communism & Socialism, Military
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Author: Martin W Bowman ISBN: 9781526705587
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: January 30, 2018
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation Language: English
Author: Martin W Bowman
ISBN: 9781526705587
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: January 30, 2018
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
Language: English

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 program 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 takeoff performance, its exceptional rate of climb and its immense speed. Here, Martin Bowman takes us on a photographic journey, illustrating the various landmarks of the Lightning's impressive operational history.

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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 program 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 takeoff performance, its exceptional rate of climb and its immense speed. Here, Martin Bowman takes us on a photographic journey, illustrating the various landmarks of the Lightning's impressive operational history.

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