Lightning F.1/2

Sword 1/72.

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 was capable of a top speed of above Mach 2. The Lightning was designed, developed, and manufactured by English Electric. After EE merged with other aircraft manufacturers to form British Aircraft Corporation it was marketed as the BAC Lightning. It was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF), the Kuwait Air Force (KAF), and the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

Lightning F.1

Development batch aircraft, single-seat fighters delivered from
1959, a total of 19 built (and one static test airframe). Nose-mounted
twin 30 mm ADEN cannon, two Firestreak missiles, VHF Radio and Ferranti
AI-23 "AIRPASS" radar.

Lightning F.1A

Single-seat fighter, delivered in 1961. Featured Avon 210R engines,
an inflight refuelling probe and UHF Radio; a total of 28 built.

Lightning F.2

Single-seat fighter (an improved variant of the F.1), delivered in
1962. A total of 44 built with 31 later modified to F.2A standard, five
later modified to F.52 for export to Saudi Arabia.

Lightning F.2A

Single-seat fighter (F.2s upgraded to near F.6 standard); featuring
Avon 211R engines, retained ADEN cannon and Firestreak (replaceable
Firestreak pack swappable with ADEN Cannon Pack for a total of four ADEN
Cannon), arrestor hook and enlarged Ventral Tank for two hours flight
endurance. A total of 31 converted from F.2.