4256 x 2831 px | 36 x 24 cm | 14,2 x 9,4 inches | 300dpi
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2. August 2012
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The Lightning was Britain's first true supersonic fighter aircraft, able to attain Mach 2.3 (1, 520mph) in level flight. Its performance was phenomenal. From 'brakes off' a normally laden F.Mk2 took less than 150 seconds to reach 12, 190m (40, 000ft).The Lightning's primary role was the defence of UK airspace, however for much of the Cold War two additional RAF Lightning squadrons based in Germany provided an immediate response interceptor force, maintaining the integrity of the North German air defence border.
