Designed to bring the RAF in to the supersonic age, the English Electric Lightning was an incredible leap forward in performance, flying at twice the speed of sound. Learn more about this aircraft in the latest episode of Duxford in Depth: http://bit.ly/3oUjJTZ | Imperial War Museum London

The English Electric Lightning first took flight in 1954, a product of British engineering brilliance at the height of the Cold War. Its mission? The Lightning's defining characteristic was its unparalleled speed—capable of exceeding Mach 2. This was achieved thanks to its revolutionary design and groundbreaking engines. #Jets #aviation #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props

English Electric Lightning The Ex 56 Squadron English Electric Lightning T5 is the only aircraft of it's type flying in the world. We were there to film each step of the restoration of this supersonic jet fighter of the Cold War era. We speak with Chief Engineer Johann Rosenstrauch about the process of restoring ZU-BBD to full flying condition. Pilot and owner Mike Beachy Head flew his Lightning on the 14th January 2014 making it the only airworthy Lightning currently flying. Post the flight Mik

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