ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING RAF MACH 2 FIGHTER AVIATION COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION COLD WAR RAF AVIATION COLLECTIBLE • PROOFLIKE FINISH
A striking vintage-style aviation commemorative medallion celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic Cold War interceptor aircraft — the legendary English Electric Lightning.
Featuring detailed depictions of the RAF Lightning fighter aircraft alongside the inscription:
“LIGHTNING EXCEEDS MACH 2”
this impressive aviation piece commemorates Britain’s first operational Mach 2 capable fighter aircraft, famed for its extraordinary climb rate and unmistakable twin-engine design.
A highly collectible RAF and Cold War aviation themed medal with strong display appeal.
COIN / MEDALLION DETAILS
• Type: Aviation commemorative medallion / token • Theme: RAF English Electric Lightning • Aircraft: English Electric Lightning interceptor • Date Featured: 1958 • Finish: Prooflike mirrored finish • Weight: Approx. 19.24g • Composition: Base metal / brass-style alloy • Edge: Plain • Shape: Round • RAF Cold War aviation theme
• Strong prooflike mirrored surfaces • Sharp aircraft detail throughout • Some light spotting, haze and hairlines visible under magnification • Attractive display piece with excellent aviation collector appeal • Please study photographs carefully as these form part of the description
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The English Electric Lightning became one of the RAF’s most legendary interceptor aircraft during the Cold War era.
Designed as Britain’s first operational Mach 2 capable fighter, the Lightning was renowned for: • Incredible climb speed • Twin stacked engines • Supersonic interception capability • Distinctive and aggressive aircraft profile
The aircraft remains one of the most celebrated RAF jets ever produced and retains a strong collector following among aviation enthusiasts and militaria collectors worldwide.
KMR MICRO-LENS PHOTOGRAPHY
All photographs are taken using close-up macro and micro-lens photography under strong lighting conditions to provide an accurate representation of the item’s surfaces, detail and overall condition.
This allows buyers to inspect the medallion in significantly greater detail than normally visible to the naked eye.
PRICE
£49.99 BIN Best Offer Enabled
A premium RAF aviation commemorative medallion positioned for collectors of: • RAF memorabilia • Cold War aviation • English Electric Lightning history • Military aircraft collectibles