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Didn't some RAF wit describe the Lightning as 'optimised for defending its own airfield'?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I think they added in-flight refueling capability and over-wing fuel tanks after a while.
They used to have a neat trick of climbing vertical, but I read it wasn't sustainable, not the fastest way to the service ceiling, and the optimum angle was something like 30 degrees.
They just look so aggressive, though. Awesome.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Also had all three V bombers,Starfighters,Mirages,F1-11's,Bacaneers,Hunters and various others flying around.Wonderful sight for a young kid especially when flying directly over the house at around 200 feet.
Power to weight ratio was always less than 1 even when clean. But folks prefer the myth to reality.
I love these threads.
I'm a little young to have remembered seeing either the Vulcan or Lightning flying but think they're wonderful machines.
what gets me every time is that these things were a decade after WW2. How did we go from the spitfire to the lightening in ten years? it's insane
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
They also have a Victor, a VC-10, several Buccaneers, a couple of Hunters, a Comet, a Canberra, a Nimrod... and loads more.
Twice a year they hold open days where you can stand next to these planes on full power - you can't do that at airshows any more. There are cockpit tours and all sorts. Well worth a visit... I go every time. :-) Next one is on Bank Holiday Sunday in August.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein