First British combat aircraft with supersonic performance, the lightning has been in service with R.A.F. Fighter Command since 1960. Ususal characteristics of the Lightning include the twin engine arrangement - one engine being mounted behind and above the other - and the large belly fuel tank which, althrough not normally expendable, can be jettisoned in an emergency. The 35 parts of this kit combine to produce a superb scale model of this famous aeroplane. - Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as English Electric 'Lightning' F.1A from English Electric Lightning F.1A.
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as B.A.C./E.E. Lightning from English Electric 'Lightning' F.1A.
1981 edition catalogue, recorded as a Snap n Glue kit.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning from B.A.C./E.E. Lightning.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as E.E. Lightning from English Electric Lightning.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning from E.E. Lightning.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning F-1A from English Electric Lightning.
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