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Lightning Mach 2 interceptor struggled to win mock dogfights Vs WWII Spitfire during trial flights conducted by RAF between the two types. Here’s why.

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Lightning Mach 2 interceptor struggled to win mock dogfights Vs WWII Spitfire during trial flights conducted by RAF between the two types. Here’s why.

Dario Leone

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RAF Lightning pilot recalls when he accelerated to the fighter max speed of Mach 2.2 and zoomed to 87,800 feet establishing the (unofficial) world altitude record of the Lightning

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

RAF Lightning pilot recalls accelerating to Mach 2.2 and zooming to 87,800 feet establishing the (unofficial) world altitude record of the Lightning

Dario Leone

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That time a lone RAF Lightning intercepted a horde of 80 Soviet strategic bombers

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

The lone RAF Lightning pilot who intercepted 80 Soviet strategic bombers

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The Story of the British Mercenary Pilots Who Flew Saudi Lightning Interceptors

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

The Story of the British Mercenary Pilots Who Flew Saudi Lightning Interceptors

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RAF Lightning pilot tells the story of when he was scrambled to intercept 80 Soviet Tu-95 Bear and Tu-16 Badger Strategic Bombers off the UK Coast

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

RAF Lightning pilot recalls when he flew a solo intercept against a formation of 80 Soviet Tu-95 Bear and Tu-16 Badger Strategic Bombers off the UK Coast

Dario Leone

RAF Lightning pilot recalls when with both engines missing compressor blades from stage eight onwards he was able to land after having experiencing a double engine failure on take-off

Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

RAF Lightning pilot recalls when with both engines missing compressor blades from stage eight onwards he was able to land after having experiencing a double engine failure on take-off

Dario Leone

Sponsored by: Mortons Books

RAF Lightning pilot recalls when he accelerated to the fighter max speed of Mach 2.2 and zoomed to 87,800 feet establishing the (unofficial) world altitude record of the Lightning

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

RAF Lightning pilot recalls when he accelerated to the fighter max speed of Mach 2.2 and zoomed to 87,800 feet establishing the (unofficial) world altitude record of the Lightning

Dario Leone

Sponsored by: Mortons Books

The story of the most famous ejection from a RAF Lightning interceptor

Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The story of the most famous ejection from a RAF Lightning interceptor

Dario Leone

Here are some cool night photos of the Panavia Tornado GR1T ZA319 in its original colour scheme

Aviation History / Military Aviation

Here are some cool photos of the first dual-control Panavia Tornado GR1T in its original colour scheme

Dario Leone

Operation Magic Carpet and the Story of the British Mercenary Pilots who Flew Saudi Lightning Interceptors

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Operation Magic Carpet and the Story of the British Mercenary Pilots who Flew Saudi Lightning Interceptors

Dario Leone

Lightning interceptor

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

GORGEOUS COLD WAR ERA VIDEO SHOWS ROYAL AIR FORCE LIGHTNING INTERCEPTORS PERFORMING A SCRAMBLE

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