"I was with it all the way, until I let the handbrake off"... The English Electric Lightning was a favourite amongst pilots for its incredible speed and rate of climb. In this episode of Duxford in Depth we explore the development and history of this remarkable aircraft and take a look Duxford's own example, XM135. Watch in full on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3yiViaC | Imperial War Museum Duxford

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

FAST F-35 Lightning Take-Off at Williamtown #aviation #besnappy #airshow #aircraft #airplane #raaf #airforce #fighterjet #avgeek #f35 #f35lightning #usaf | BeSnappy

English Electric Lightning Vertical Takeoff | The British Falkland Islands & British Military