Designed to bring the RAF in to the supersonic age, the English Electric Lightning was an incredible leap forward in performance, flying at twice the speed of sound. Learn more about this aircraft in the latest episode of Duxford in Depth: http://bit.ly/3oUjJTZ | Imperial War Museum London

444K views · 8K reactions | The English Electric Lightning first took flight in 1954, a product of British engineering brilliance at the height of the Cold War. Its mission? The Lightning's defining characteristic was its unparalleled speed—capable of exceeding Mach 2. This was achieved thanks to its revolutionary design and groundbreaking engines. #Jets #aviation #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook