This Friday, 15 September is Battle of Britain Day, when the RAF out-did itself defending Britain against the might of the Luftwaffe.
Here's another more scary example...
Intercepting and escorting a Soviet 'Bear' nuclear bomber in the '60's.
Can you imagine the tension...?
RAF English Electric Lightning :
55,000 +ft/min climb rate. Able to break the sound barrier in a vertical climb.
What an incredible interceptor?
;D
Wow, good for you Simon! The first RC Lightning model I've seen! :)