Author(s): Philip Birtles
Harrier tells the story of the unique development of a practical V/STOL combat concept into an extremely versatile ground-attack aircraft able to deliver multiple precision weapons in close support of ground troops, as well as air defence of naval assets.
When first flown, the Harrier could barely carry enough fuel for more than a few minutes of hovering, but its potential was indisputable, and proved by the later US Marine Corps AV-8B Plus and RAF GR.9, which could both deliver over two tons of ordnance with great accuracy, day and night, in all weather conditions.
The story of this aircraft, which introduced a whole new concept to air combat, covers the development of the V/STOL system into a practical asset as well as the Harrier’s operational service in regional conflicts in Europe and the Middle East with both the USMC and RAF, and in the Falklands Campaign with the RAF and FAA.
BOOK ISBN | 9781781559123 |
FORMAT | 248 x 172 mm |
BINDING | Hardback |
PAGES | 352 pages |
PUBLICATION DATE | June 2024 |
TERRITORY | World |
ILLUSTRATIONS | 400+ black-and-white and colour photographs |
Harrier tells the story of the unique development of a practical V/STOL combat concept into an extremely versatile ground-attack aircraft able to deliver multiple precision weapons in close support of ground troops, as well as air defence of naval assets.
When first flown, the Harrier could barely carry enough fuel for more than a few minutes of hovering, but its potential was indisputable, and proved by the later US Marine Corps AV-8B Plus and RAF GR.9, which could both deliver over two tons of ordnance with great accuracy, day and night, in all weather conditions.
The story of this aircraft, which introduced a whole new concept to air combat, covers the development of the V/STOL system into a practical asset as well as the Harrier’s operational service in regional conflicts in Europe and the Middle East with both the USMC and RAF, and in the Falklands Campaign with the RAF and FAA.
BOOK ISBN | 9781781559123 |
FORMAT | 248 x 172 mm |
BINDING | Hardback |
PAGES | 352 pages |
PUBLICATION DATE | June 2024 |
TERRITORY | World |
ILLUSTRATIONS | 400+ black-and-white and colour photographs |
[custom_html]**THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISPATCH IN JUNE 2024**
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A comprehensive record of the iconic Harrier: its design, development and service, including combat operations in the Falklands, Kosovo and both Gulf Wars.
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[smallDescription]**THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISPATCH IN JUNE 2024**
(Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Pre-Order)
A comprehensive record of the iconic Harrier: its design, development and service, including combat operations in the Falklands, Kosovo and both Gulf Wars.
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[tabs] [tab title="AUTHOR(S)"]Philip Birtles started work as an engineering apprentice at the de Havilland Aircraft Company in September 1957. Following the completion of his training, he was appointed as PA to John Cunningham—the famous Second World War night-fighter ace. Philip held a number of marketing positions over the remainder of his career in the aerospace industry, taking early retirement when Hatfield Aerodrome finally closed at the end of 1993. He spent over forty years as a trustee of the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, and he has written over thirty-five books.
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