Airfix English Electric Lightning F6 1:72

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Airfix English Electric Lightning

Where possible, Airfix have been using Lidar to ‘map’ new subjects since 2015, this gives much improved accuracy to their measurements, textures and the general feel of the subject.  The Lidar data is then fed into a CAD program for Airfix to begin creating the model.  The video shows how it’s all done.

Scheme 1:XS903 5 Squadron RAF Binbrook Scheme 2:XS921 56 Squadron June 1976 As the only all-British built Mach 2 plus capable fighter aircraft, the English Electric Lightning occupies a unique place in aviation history and remains one of the finest achievements of the British aviation industry. Possessing incredible performance, this Cold War warrior entered service in 1960 and became Britains primary interceptor for the following two decades. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.