This study of the early British Aerospace Lightning prototype was studied on the spot at Cosford Aerospace Museum.
The airplane was built in the early sixties as a Cold War jet interceptor and to my knowledge, never fired a missile in anger. The Lightning went on to fulfill its role by looking and acting 'bad' until put gentle out to grass or scrap when 'badder' looking things came along. Now its still shiny, but its cold…
Cosford residency
