The f6 Lighting first flew in April 1964 it was brought in to service the following year.It served with the RAF around the world as an interceptor. Helped by is constantly improving climb rateOf more than (50,000ft) 15,240m per minute and a speed of mach 2 plus. The F6 was the last in the line of Lightings and was retired from service in 1976.
Seen here at the Manchester science and Industry museum, England.
Photo by Bombardier