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      • The epitome of British fighter design – short on fuel but immensely powerful and maneuverable and with more character than any of its contemporaries – the Lightning was the first, and last, all-British supersonic fighter.” While over 300 English Electric Lightning was built, there are a few able to taxi yet only one is in flyable condition.
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    On their return from JOINT WARRIOR, the combined USMC and UK F-35B force will engage in Exercise CRIMSON WARRIOR from RAF Marham. The Lightning is a multi-role combat aircraft capable of conducting air-to-surface, electronic warfare, intelligence gathering, and air-to-air missions simultaneously.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › English_Electric_LightningEnglish Electric Lightning - Wikipedia

    The English Electric Lightning is a British fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor during the 1960s, the 1970s and into the late 1980s. It is capable of a top speed of above Mach 2. The Lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by English Electric.

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesLightning fighter jet on display after 'exciting' restoration

    Aug 17, 2024 · BBC. A team of volunteers has been restoring the Cold War interceptor. A historic fighter jet will go on display at a Lincolnshire airfield for the first time in almost two decades. Enthusiasts...

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  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-lincolnshire-64627382Binbrook Lightning jet's future secure after hangar bid ... - BBC

    Feb 13, 2023 · The future of a Cold War jet which has been exposed to the elements for decades has been secured after volunteers won planning permission for a hangar where it can be restored. The Lightning...

  8. ukdefencejournal.org.uk › what-is-the-status-ofWhat is the status of the British F-35 fleet?

    Jul 27, 2021 · “21 Lightning aircraft have been delivered to the UK by Lockheed-Martin. The remaining 27 aircraft remain at various stages of production. The location of the 21 delivered aircraft in mid-July 2021 is broken down as follows:

  9. ukdefencejournal.org.uk › britain-planning-toBritain planning to order second tranche of F-35 jets

    Dec 10, 2021 · The UK is currently undertaking “detailed analysis to evaluate the scale and timeline” for a purchase of a second tranche of F-35B Lightning aircraft. Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence Procurement, stated: “The 2021 Integrated Review confirmed our ambition to continue the growth of the UK Lightning Force beyond 48 aircraft.

  10. www.gov.uk › government › newsBritish-armed F-35B Lightning jet takes to the skies - GOV.UK

    Aug 30, 2018 · Britain’s new stealth fighter jet, the F-35B Lightning, has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that the UK plays in the supersonic aircraft...

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