Royal Air Force (RAF)

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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

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Weapons and Tactics of the English Electric Lightning

Chris Gibson examines how the weaponry of the English Electric Lightning developed

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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