BAC Lightning F.3
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1988
- First catalogue reference
- 2080 in 1988 Edition
- Box Type 9 artist
- James Goulding
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Description
The first British aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight, the Lightning was for many years the U.K.'s main defence fighter. – Taken from the 1990 edition catalogue
1988 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1992 edition catalogue, listed as BAC Lightning F3 from BAC Lightning F.3.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1988 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 2080 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 2080 |
| Artist on Box Type 9 | James Goulding |
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