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1. pilotweb.aero › news › lightning-xp693-returns-toLightning XP693 returns to RAF Binbrook - Pilot

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   Jun 10, 2024 · English Electric Lightning F.6 XP693 has returned to RAF Binbrook, where it was unveiled at an event to mark Lightning pilot Air Vice-Marshal George Black’s 91 st birthday.

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3. www.britmodeller.com › forums › indexTo make the BAC Lightning, an attempt at the skin effect

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Use thin aluminum foil paper to attach to the model to restore the effect of the metal skin. I will test 1 / 100 BAC Lightning and update the process here. Welcome to discuss how to restore the best BAC Lightning skin effect.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_Electric_CanberraEnglish Electric Canberra - Wikipedia

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   Jun 18, 2024 · The English Electric Canberra is a bomber aircraft powered by two jet engines, and able to fly at high altitudes. An early prototype operated by Rolls-Royce regularly flew to 63,000 ft, where the usable speed range (coffin corner) was only 25 knots, during Avon engine test flights.

5. pilotweb.aero › news › flying-the-uks-new-fighterFlying the UK’s new fighter: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

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   Jun 5, 2024 · It can produce up to 28,000lb (124.55kN) of dry thrust and an incredible 43,000lb (191.27kN) ‘wet’ (with afterburner). To put this in context, the two Rolls-Royce Avon engines of Britain’s previous English Electric Lightning fighter each produced 16,000lb wet (32,000lb total thrust).

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6. www.schooltube.com › english-electric-lightningEnglish Electric Lightning: The Supersonic Fighter That Could ...

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   6 days ago · It could reach a top speed of over Mach 2, making it one of the fastest fighter aircraft of its time. Its climb rate was equally impressive, with the ability to climb vertically at supersonic speeds. This capability made it a formidable opponent for any enemy aircraft.

7. www.britmodeller.com › forums › index1/72 English Electric Lightning, which kit is best for a late ...

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   Jun 16, 2024 · Read it and weep - my build of the Trumpeter Lightning back in 2011 (before Airfix and Sword produced their kits). My attempt at making the model more accurate focused on these areas: 1.

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   How many aircraft did English Electric make in 1949?

   • In July 1949, as English Electric was in the process of setting up production at Samlesbury Aerodrome, a firm order was placed for 132 Canberras. The order consisted of 90 B.5/47 bomber-type aircraft, 34 PR.31/46 photo-reconnaissance aircraft, and 8 T.2/49 trainer aircraft.

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   How many Lightning IIs has the UK ordered?

   • The UK has ordered 138 Lightning IIs while many other western nations are also intending to buy them. In fact, the F-35 will eventually be the only combat aircraft many countries operate, as it will certainly be flying well into the second half of the 21st century.

   Flying the UK’s new fighter: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

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   What happened to lightning xp693?

   • The ingeniously decorated shipping container contained the disassembled Lightning XP693, which will now be reassembled at the former Lightning base.

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   How fast did a Martin B-57 go?

   • 9 October 1953 – winner of the 1953 London-Christchurch Air Race, it covered 12,270 miles (19,750 km) in 23 hr, 51min; its average speed was 515 miles per hour (829 km/h). As of 2018, this record still stands. See Martin B-57 Canberra article for the US-built variants.

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   How fast can a Canberra fly?

   • With a maximum speed of 470 knots (870 km/h; 540 mph), a standard service ceiling of 48,000 ft (14,600 m), and the ability to carry a 3.6-tonne (7,900 lb) payload, the Canberra proved to be an instant success on the domestic and export markets.

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   When was the Warton Lightning invented?

   • The ‘Warton Lightning’ – so named for its work as a trials aircraft at Warton, Lancashire – first flew in June 1962 and was retained by BAe, where it played a pivotal role in the development of the Panavia Tornado’s Foxhunter radar from 1988 to 1992.

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9. www.britmodeller.com › forums › index1/72 English Electric Lightning, which kit is best for a late ...

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   Jun 16, 2024 · The Sword and modern Airfix single seaters are to my mind the best and most accurate Lightning kits but offer very different modelling experiences and results. Airfix is pretty well shake and bake, straightforward build and a nicely detailed kit, typical of a modern mainstream kit.