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Hawker siddeley harrier : the world's first jump jet

Chambers, Mark A., 1967- author

Overview

\"The revolutionary Harrier took to the skies in December 1967, going on to become the star of the Royal Navy and Air Force during the Falkland Islands War in 1982. Its US derivative, the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, proved equally successful with the Marine Corps in Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Featuring a wealth of rare and previously unpublished photographs and diagrams, this photographic history explores the background that led to the development of this remarkable aircraft. Mark A. Chambers charts the history and output of Hawker Aircraft Ltd from Sopwith onwards, through the Harrier's development, production, flight testing and operational and combat history, and also considers its future replacement, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. An effective strike fighter for several nations for almost half a century, Harrier's longevity is testament to its practical design and viability - a truly unique combat aircraft.\"--Publisher's description.

• Publisher: The History Press
• Subject: Hawker Siddeley aircraft History Pictorial works. / Harrier (Jet fighter plane) History Pictorial works. / Vertically rising aircraft History Pictorial works.
• ISBN: 9780750967433, 0750967439

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
UG1242.F5 C43 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE