Royal Air Force (RAF)
74 Sqn and the Lightning F.3
Tony Clay describes the Lightning F.3 and its time with the RAF’s famous ‘Tigers’, 74 Squadron
Weapons and Tactics of the English Electric Lightning
Chris Gibson examines how the weaponry of the English Electric Lightning developed
Search continues for Dambuster’s stolen logbook
The Metropolitan Police Service is assisting the family of the late Flt Lt John W Fraser in the search for the Dambuster bomb-aimer’s stolen logbook.
How Lancasters sealed the fate of the Tirpitz
Massive resources were employed to destroy the 'Tirpitz'. After three raids dropping Tallboys, 9 Squadron was credited with delivering the mortal blow. Andy Thomas explains
The Last Lightning Show at Binbrook
RAF BINBROOK – AUGUST 22, 1987 Brian Hodgson recalls an historic event that was a fitting farewell to the charismatic Lightning, despite rain and low cloud.
Learning to fly the Lightning
Learning to fly the Mach 2 fighter fulfilled a boyhood dream for former RAF pilot Ian Black. He relates a wealth of vivid memories, coupled with a learning curve “as steep as Ben Nevis”, to Aviation News.
Turning a Jaguar from an eyesore to an exhibit
Hugh Trevor talks to Ron Fulton about turning a Jaguar from an eyesore to an exhibit