Airfix 1/72 English Electric Lighting F.2A Interceptor Jet Scaled Plastic Model Kit

The F2 introduced in 1962 was much modified in 1968 producing the F2A with square cut fin, kinked leading edges and enlarged ventral tank which gave an enhanced combat air patrol time of some 2 hours.

Entering RAF squadron service in 1960, the Lightning represented a quantum leap in capability and performance over previous interceptor jets, offering Mach 2+ performance, as well as phenomenal rate of climb. Until its retirement in the 1980s, the Lightning had few rivals for outright speed & climbing ability. However, it was hampered by short range and a poor selection of armaments. Its accident rate was also alarming. Replaced by the Tornado F3, the Lightning however remains the ultimate Cold War interceptor.

• 1/72 scale model
• Highly detailed
• 149mm (5.86in) Wingspan
• Includes 2 Decal Schemes:
1. English Electric Lightning F.2A No.19 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, 1970. (A)
2. English Electric Lightning F.2A No.92 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, late 1973. (B)

• Scale: 1/72
• Type: Static Aircraft Model
• Length: 232mm (9.13in)
• Height: 82.9mm (3.26in)
• Width: 149mm (5.86in)
• Wingspan: 149mm (5.86in)
• Pieces: 92Pcs
• Schemes: 2
• Skill Level: 2

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives