£12.99
Richard Pike’s collection of first-hand stories from pilots who operated the English Electric Lightning, first published in 2011 and now available in paperback as part of Grub Street’s Jet Age Series.
The book includes a 16-page photographic section and a unique sketch by aviation artist and former Lightning pilot Chris Stone.
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Richard Pike’s Lightning Boys brings together first-hand accounts from the pilots who flew one of the RAF’s most distinctive Cold War fighters.
The stories range from aerobatic display flying and an exchange posting with the French Air Force to mid-air emergencies and some of the more unusual experiences encountered by Lightning crews.
First published in 2011, the book is available in paperback as part of Grub Street’s Jet Age Series. It also includes a 16-page photographic section and a unique sketch by aviation artist and former Lightning pilot Chris Stone.
The mix of operational experience and personal recollection makes the book accessible both to Lightning enthusiasts and readers interested in the people behind RAF fast-jet operations.
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| Dimensions | 23.4 × 15.3 cm |
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