BLACK LEADER
£29.99A book written by George Black, one of the first RAF pilots to operate the Lightning
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A book written by George Black, one of the first RAF pilots to operate the Lightning

Combat Ready is the fourth book in the series of highly acclaimed colour photo albums. The images were shot in the period 1980-2000 when NATO was awash with fighters of charisma and I was fortunate enough to fly in, or against, nearly every type.

PHANTASTIC !! ‘In July 2014 www.firestreakbooks.com produced the critically acclaimed first volume on the Lightning. The enormous success of the first work was the impetus to produce the second in the series entitled F4UK. In a single volume the author has brought together the finest collection of full colour images of the British Phantom to date. With the help of exceptional photographers the book covers the entire history of the UK Phantom story from 1968-1992.
The Author flew in excess of 750 hours on the mighty F4 Phantom and was privileged to capture some remarkable images, which show the Phantom in all its glory.

Lightning Volume two builds on the very successful Lightning 1954-2014. Containing never seen before photos and information on the Lightning. This is a must have for your collection.

The Ultimate Guide to The English Electric Lightning
Having been commissioned by Haynes Publishing group some time ago to produce a book on the English Electric Lightning anticipation has been high on what was to become the ultimate tribute to this iconic fighter.

Firestreak books produced Lightning Volume 1 in 2014 – hugely popular the book is now sold out, second hand examples changing hands for high prices. In 2022 the author published the long awaited Lightning Manual which has been a roaring success. Having purchased his own Lightning in 2021 now held at the RAF Binbrook Lightning Collection his focus turned to locating and preserving the holy grail of all Lightnings the P1B- The original prototype. Languishing in a Suffolk Barn for over thirty years a long process was begun with the current owner to restore and display the aircraft for the public to enjoy.
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