English Electric Lightning
Bowman, Martin W.2005
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The English Electric Lightning was the mainstay of Britain's air defence during the Cold War. Quick Reaction Alert aircraft were tasked with intercepting Russian aircraft, and their high speed and fast rate of climb made them ideal, as Bowman reveals.
Main title:
English Electric Lightning / Martin W. Bowman.
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Imprint:
Ramsbury : Crowood, 2005.
Collation:
188 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 28 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: 1997.Includes bibliographical references (p. 185) and index.
ISBN:
9781861267375 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1236685