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Title: The English Electric Lightning
Condition: New
Author: Martin W. Bowman
Format: Paperback
EAN: 9781526705563
ISBN: 9781526705563
Publisher: Pen & Sword Aviation
Genre: Law & Politics
Topic: Arts & Photography, Travel & Transport, Technology & Engineering
Release Date: 25/02/2019
Description: The early 1950s were a boom time for British aviation. The lessons of six years of war had been learned and much of the research into jet engines, radar and aerodynamics had begun to reach fruition. In Britain, jet engine technology led the world, while wartime developments into swept wing design in Germany and their transonic research programme were used to give western design teams a quantum leap in aircraft technology. The English Electric Lightning emerged at this time. This supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War era is perhaps best remembered for its amazing take-off performance, its exceptional rate of climb and its immense speed. Here, Martin Bowman takes us on a photographic journey of the famed Lightning, illustrating the various landmarks of its impressive operational history.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 246mm
Item Length: 189mm
Release Year: 2019

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