This is the English Electric Lightning, built with just one...

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    This is the English Electric Lightning, built with just one purpose: To get to altitude FAST to intercept Russian strategic bombers, hence the two engines on such a small aircraft. If Russia is as peace-loving as you say, why did they waste money on this?

    https://hotcopper.com.au/data/attachments/6125/6125132-e45919bf38342715089b5a265a2df6eb.jpg

    And why did Germany persevere with the F 104 "widow maker" if their neighbour was so peaceful?

    https://hotcopper.com.au/data/attachments/6125/6125141-42d91e6fc7909330fc42bba9955d7c31.jpg

 
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