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Lightning Legend (Unisex T-Shirt)
Lightning Legend (Unisex T-Shirt)
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Few aircraft inspire devotion quite like the English Electric Lightning.
Britain's only home-grown supersonic interceptor, it could climb to 36,000 feet in under three minutes and leave Cold War adversaries questioning what they had just seen.
From Quick Reaction Alert duties intercepting Soviet bombers over the North Sea, to its stacked Rolls-Royce Avon engines and unmistakable arrowhead silhouette, the Lightning earned a reputation that has only grown louder in the years since retirement.
A piece for enthusiasts who hold British Cold War aviation in the highest regard, and understand exactly why this particular jet refuses to fade from memory.
Aircraft quick facts
- Aircraft: English Electric Lightning
- Type: Supersonic interceptor
- First flight: 4 April 1957 (P.1B prototype)
- Entered service: 1959 (RAF)
- Retired: 1988 (RAF)
- Top speed: Mach 2.0+ (around 1,300 mph / 2,100 km/h)
- Climb rate: Capable of exceeding 50,000 ft/min in zoom climb
- Operators: Royal Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, Kuwait Air Force
- Designer / Builder: English Electric (later BAC)
Features
- Crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton, providing a lighter weight than other T-Shirts and a softer feel.
- Features a modern fit, appealing to those looking for a more fashion-forward and comfortable t-shirt.
- Offers a seamless double-needle collar with high stitch density.
- Tubular fit to minimize torque.
Care Instructions
| General | A durable, comfortable, and versatile t-shirt that excels in printability and wearability, making it a top choice for custom designs . |
| Wash | The t-shirt should be washed with similar colors and can sustain regular washing without losing color or shape. |
| Dry | Tumble dry low or hang dry to maintain the integrity of the print and fabric. |
| Store | Keep this T-shirt in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its color and fabric integrity. |
Few aircraft inspire devotion quite like the English Electric Lightning.
Britain's only home-grown supersonic interceptor, it could climb to 36,000 feet in under three minutes and leave Cold War adversaries questioning what they had just seen.
From Quick Reaction Alert duties intercepting Soviet bombers over the North Sea, to its stacked Rolls-Royce Avon engines and unmistakable arrowhead silhouette, the Lightning earned a reputation that has only grown louder in the years since retirement.
A piece for enthusiasts who hold British Cold War aviation in the highest regard, and understand exactly why this particular jet refuses to fade from memory.
Aircraft quick facts
- Aircraft: English Electric Lightning
- Type: Supersonic interceptor
- First flight: 4 April 1957 (P.1B prototype)
- Entered service: 1959 (RAF)
- Retired: 1988 (RAF)
- Top speed: Mach 2.0+ (around 1,300 mph / 2,100 km/h)
- Climb rate: Capable of exceeding 50,000 ft/min in zoom climb
- Operators: Royal Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, Kuwait Air Force
- Designer / Builder: English Electric (later BAC)
Features
- Crafted from 100% ring-spun cotton, providing a lighter weight than other T-Shirts and a softer feel.
- Features a modern fit, appealing to those looking for a more fashion-forward and comfortable t-shirt.
- Offers a seamless double-needle collar with high stitch density.
- Tubular fit to minimize torque.
Care Instructions
| General | A durable, comfortable, and versatile t-shirt that excels in printability and wearability, making it a top choice for custom designs . |
| Wash | The t-shirt should be washed with similar colors and can sustain regular washing without losing color or shape. |
| Dry | Tumble dry low or hang dry to maintain the integrity of the print and fabric. |
| Store | Keep this T-shirt in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its color and fabric integrity. |
