{"product_id":"bac-lightning-p1b-jet-interceptor-raf-fleet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","title":"BAC Lightning P1B Jet Interceptor RAF Fleet Plane Military Aircraft Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNR12  This is a superb opportunity to secure this limited edition collectors postcard from over 40 years ago as a specialist souvenir of this BAC Lightning P18 and has full accompanying information of the aircraft and its specifications on reverse. The souvenir's photo captures the iconic design and impressive profile of this vital military aircraft during active operations. As part of a highly respected aviation series, this card serves as an authentic historical record of contemporary aerospace technology, making it an essential addition for military history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike, and is unused in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe English Electric \/ BAC Lightning P1B was the definitive development prototype that directly paved the way for Britain's iconic Mach 2 interceptor fleet. First flown in April 1957, this significantly redesigned airframe featured a circular nose intake with a central radar bullet, operational weapon systems, and twin vertically stacked Rolls-Royce Avon engines with afterburners. In November 1958, the pioneering P1B made history by becoming the first British aircraft to reach Mach 2 in level flight, successfully safeguarding the survival of manned RAF fighter programs during a critical juncture of the Cold War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56961996259654,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260716_100.jpg?v=1784192700","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/bac-lightning-p1b-jet-interceptor-raf-fleet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}