Description
First British combat aircraft with supersonic performance, the lightning has been in service with R.A.F. Fighter Command since 1960. Ususal characteristics of the Lightning include the twin engine arrangement – one engine being mounted behind and above the other – and the large belly fuel tank which, althrough not normally expendable, can be jettisoned in an emergency. The 35 parts of this kit combine to produce a superb scale model of this famous aeroplane. – Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as English Electric 'Lightning' F.1A from English Electric Lightning F.1A.
9th edition catalogue (1971), listed as B.A.C./E.E. Lightning from English Electric 'Lightning' F.1A.
1981 edition catalogue, recorded as a Snap n Glue kit.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning from B.A.C./E.E. Lightning.
1985 edition catalogue, listed as E.E. Lightning from English Electric Lightning.
1986 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning from E.E. Lightning.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as English Electric Lightning F-1A from English Electric Lightning.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rarity of early version | Rare |
| First Issued | 1963 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 290 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 02010-3 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1981 Edition | 02068-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 02068-2 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 02068 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 02068 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1985 Edition | 902068 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1986 Edition | 2068 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 2068 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 2068 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Charles Oates |
