Model of English Electric "Lightning" aircraft, scale 1:24. English Electric Lightning, 1949-1960. 1949-60
The need to manufacture large numbers of aircraft to a standard became necessary as mass production continued during the Second World War. Not only because it made it simpler when putting together parts supplied from various companies but also it meant that parts from a damaged aircraft could be used as spares on another aircraft. Schedule of Interchangeability AVRO "Lancaster" Type-683 6 Jun 1941 -19 Aug 1943