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English Electric Lightning F6s in company with a Victor tanker intercept a Soviet TU-95 Bear high above the North Sea.
A classic Cold War portrayal set against a magnificent towering cloudscape. This beautiful print, full of atmosphere and detail, is available with some exceptionally rare signatures including a serving senior Russian squadron commander.
The edition is also signed by the two Victor and Vulcan pilots who took part in Operation Black Buck 1, the famous Falkland Islands bombing mission featured in the book “Vulcan 607” The two Lightning F6s featured in the painting, XS904 and XR728 are preserved at Bruntingthorpe Aviation Museum by the Lightning Preservation Group.
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Artist’s proofs and remarques are additionally signed by:
The English Electric Lightning stands as a legendary British interceptor. This aircraft served the Royal Air Force throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. This stunning limited edition print captures the raw power of a jet capable of exceeding Mach 2. English Electric originally designed and manufactured the aircraft. Later, the company merged into the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC). The Kuwait Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Force also operated this iconic machine.
A striking feature of the Lightning is its engine layout. The design places two Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engines in a unique vertical, staggered configuration. Specifically, engineers designed the Lightning to defend British “V bomber” airfields. The RAF needed an interceptor to stop supersonic Soviet bombers like the Tupolev Tu-22 “Blinder.” It also intercepted other threats such as the Tu-16 “Badger” and Tu-95 “Bear.” This limited edition print serves as a tribute to the ultimate Cold War defender. If you love classic aviation, view our full English Electric Lightning collection.
The Lightning offers an exceptional rate of climb and a very high service ceiling. Pilots often described the experience as “being saddled to a skyrocket.” However, this immense performance resulted in a limited fuel supply. Therefore, the aircraft’s short range dictated most mission profiles. Fortunately, later versions added more fuel and ground-attack capabilities. For example, the F.6 variant featured over-wing fuel tanks to extend its reach. You can find more preservation news at the Lightning Preservation Group .
The RAF retired the Lightning in the late 1980s. Today, many remaining airframes exist as museum exhibits. In fact, three Lightnings flew in Cape Town, South Africa, until 2009. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers even gave the aircraft an “Engineering Heritage Award” in 2008. Owning a limited edition print allows you to preserve the history of this magnificent jet. Indeed, no collection is complete without a record of the fastest British interceptor ever built.
A high-quality limited edition print provides a detailed look at the Lightning’s polished natural metal finish. Finally, these digital assets offer a permanent record of the Cold War’s most exciting era. Consequently, this print makes a perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast. Therefore, shop our collection today to secure your piece of supersonic history.
| Dimensions | 70 × 45 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Multi Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof, Publishers Proof, Remarque, Multi Signed Remarque, Double Remarque, Canvas Print |
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