Airfix 55305 English Electric Lightning F.2A Starter Set 1/72

The Airfix 55305 English Electric Lightning F.2A Starter Set in 1/72 scale is an excellent option for both beginner and intermediate aircraft modelers. The set belongs to the plastic model kits category and is based on the iconic British design from the Cold War era.

The English Electric Lightning F.2A was a single-seat, supersonic interceptor fighter that entered service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom in the 1960s. The Lightning was a unique machine due to its performance – it was the only British design capable of exceeding Mach 2 and became an icon of RAF aviation during Cold War tensions. The F.2A aircraft were mainly used to intercept enemy reconnaissance planes and bombers during patrols over the North Sea. This fighter’s active service spanned from 1968 to 1974, but the entire Lightning family served in the RAF from the late 1950s until the mid-1980s.

The set includes everything a beginner modeler needs to build and paint the model: glue, 2 brushes, and 6 acrylic paints carefully selected to replicate the aircraft’s authentic paint scheme. The parts are made of high-quality plastic, ensuring precise details and ease of assembly. Airfix’s excellent quality molds guarantee a realistic reproduction of the British fighter – from the shape of the fuselage and distinctive air intakes to realistically rendered control surfaces.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country: United Kingdom
• Historical period: Cold War (1960s–70s)
• Material: Plastic
• Includes extras: glue, brushes, acrylic paint set
• Category: Plastic model kit – Jet aircraft

We recommend this set for beginner and intermediate modelers interested in British aviation technology and the Cold War era. The comprehensive kit allows you to start assembling right away with no extra purchases needed. We rate the build difficulty at 2/5 – ideal for your first aircraft projects or as a gift to start a modeling adventure.