Airfix 1/72 English Electric Lightning F.2A — 92-piece Cold War interceptor kit with two RAF Germany decal schemes.

Key Features

• 1/72 scale English Electric Lightning F.2A plastic model kit
• Distinctive F.2A features: square-cut fin, kinked leading edges, enlarged ventral tank
• Two decal schemes for RAF Germany squadrons (No. 19 and No. 92)
• 92 pieces, Skill Level 2

Overview

The F.2A, introduced in 1962 and much modified in 1968, features a square-cut fin, kinked leading edges, and an 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 and a phenomenal rate of climb. Until its retirement in the 1980s, the Lightning had few rivals for outright speed and climbing ability, though it was hampered by short range and a poor selection of armaments. Replaced by the Tornado F3, the Lightning remains the ultimate Cold War interceptor.

Features

• 1/72 scale model
• Highly detailed
• 149mm (5.86") wingspan
• Two decal schemes included:
  • (A) English Electric Lightning F.2A, No. 19 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, 1970
  • (B) English Electric Lightning F.2A, No. 92 Squadron, Royal Air Force Germany, Gutersloh, late 1973

Specifications

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

Included Items

• 1x 1/72 English Electric Lightning F.2A Interceptor Jet Scaled Plastic Model Kit
• 2x Decal Schemes

Required Items

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue (e.g. Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g)
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives