Two of the RAF's most memorable aircraft are the English Electric
Lightning and the McDonnell Phantom. The Lightning, which flew with nine
RAF squadrons before being retired in 1988, is fondly remembered for is
astonishing rate of climb, while the Phantom, which flew with three
Royal Navy squadrons and 15 RAF squadrons, started out in the
ground-attack and reconnaissance roles but became more predominant in
the tactical fighter role before being finally retired in 1992.
Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, this book covers in great
detail the Lightning and Phantom fighter aircraft and the part they
played in the latter stages of the Cold War.