F-15 Eagle Mach Loop - Mug Helicopter the Lightning first flew in

the Lightning first flew in 1939 and entered military service in 1941

Spitfire MkXIV

the Falklands conflict and Operation Desert Storm in 1990

45 flew Vickers Vernon bomber - transports mainly in the Middle East

These aircraft were chosen for the role of the UK's nuclear deterrent for their quick reaction capability and manouverability

F-15 Eagle Mach Loop - Mug Helicopter the Lightning first flew inMcDonnell Douglas F 15 Eagle experiencing the Mach Loop From air power artist Peter Van Stigt the F 15 Eagle tackling the 'loop'. Peter is a commercial digital artist who is an aviation fanatic, producing aviation artwork sold around the world. The graphic features deliberate torn edges.