Airfix - English Electric Lightning F2A - 1:72 (A04054)
The English Electric Lightning is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft of the
Cold War era, noted for its great speed and unpainted metal exterior finish.
It is the only all-British Mach 2 fighter aircraft and was the first
aircraft in the world capable of supercruise. The Lightning was renowned for
its capabilities as an interceptor; pilots commonly described it as "being
saddled to a skyrocket".
A) Flown by Wing Commander R.K.Barcilon,
No.19 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, Late 1974
B) Flown by Wing Commander J.B Mitchell,
Commanding Office No.92 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, August
1972
Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L234 x W148 |
Number of Parts: 112 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
Skill Level: 2 |
Flying Hours: 2 |
Paints required but not
included:
(A, B) 11, 22, 24, 33, 53, 56, 61, 78,
85, 102, 145, 163, 165, 186, 191,
(A) 25, 35
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+
Discontinued