{"product_id":"airfix-a09178a-english-electric-lightning-f-6-1-48-plastic-plane-model-kit","title":"Airfix A09178A English Electric Lightning F.6 1:48 Plastic Plane Model Kit","description":"\u003csection style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px; background: url('\/application\/themes_parent\/app\/images\/interface\/patterns\/Airfix_grey.jpg') center center \/ cover fixed rgb(209, 209, 209); color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: helvetica-neue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" id=\"theModel\" class=\"section section--pattern-grey\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: futura-pt, sans-serif; font-size: 2.125rem; letter-spacing: -0.01875vw;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 1160px; padding-right: 20px; width: 1160px;\" class=\"container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding-top: 50px; padding-bottom: 50px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44); font-family: helvetica-neue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\" id=\"whatsInside\" class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 1160px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; width: 1160px;\" class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: -20px; margin-right: -20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 100%; width: calc(60% - 20px); margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThis remarkable 1:48 scale model of the English Electric Lightning F.6 showcases one of the most pivotal British aircraft from the post-war period with exquisite detail. Comprising 153 components and featuring a wingspan of 220mm, this kit replicates the pinnacle version of this supersonic marvel, an aircraft that enhanced the capabilities of its predecessors with superior speed, extended range, and improved manoeuvrability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eSkill level 3 kit suitable for ages 8 and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e153 plastic parts with impressive detail throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eThree authentic paint schemes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e220mm wingspan for impressive display presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eAccurately recreates the F.6 variant with restored cannon armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIncludes Red Top air-to-air missile configuration options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eAmong the notable British aircraft developed after the Second World War, the English Electric Lightning stands out for its significant impact. Initially deployed to defend Britain's V-Bomber bases from Soviet bomber threats, this supersonic marvel was epitomised by the Lightning F.6, which surpassed its predecessors with enhanced speed, range, and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eThis extraordinary aircraft served the Royal Air Force for an impressive 28 years, navigating some of the most turbulent periods in global history. The F.6 model marked the reintroduction of guns, which had been omitted in the preceding F.3, complementing its pair of Red Top air-to-air missiles, much to the satisfaction of RAF pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eWhile the Lightning was renowned for its incredible speed, pilots believed it was capable of more than just defending points, demonstrating proficiency in dogfighting, provided its cannon armament was retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; font-family: futura-pt, sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.01875vw; font-size: 2.125rem; line-height: 1.11765; margin-bottom: 15px;\" class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: -20px; margin-right: -20px;\" class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word; width: calc(50% - 20px); word-break: break-word; flex: 0 0 auto; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 100%; margin-right: 20px;\" class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airfix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Militaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e A04104A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airfix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545115386197,"sku":"Airfix-A09178A","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/57_6f1da2c6-2aef-47c3-aeb0-5ea1aa4a4ed8.jpg?v=1774453812","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/airfix-a09178a-english-electric-lightning-f-6-1-48-plastic-plane-model-kit","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}