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Peter Caygill

Javelin from the Cockpit

Britains First Delta Wing Fighter

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The Gloster Javelin was designed to be a night/all-weather fighter. It was first introduced into RAF service in 1956 and was retired in 1967. It was a large two-man, twin-engined and delta-winged aircraft. Although extremely rugged in construction pilots were banned from spinning as test flights had proved it impossible to recover. During its service nine different marks were introduced. At first it was armed with four wing-mounted cannon but as technology advanced air-to-air missiles replaced them. In its role as a night/all-weather fighter it bristled with Britains latest radar and interception devices. This book follows the theme of the 'f… Mehr

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  • ISBN: 978-1-78159-940-2
  • EAN: 9781781599402
  • Produktnummer: 33442536
  • Verlag: Pen & Sword Books
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
  • Seitenangabe: 256 S.
  • Plattform: EPUB

Über den Autor


Peter Caygill has had a lifelong interest in aviation history. His previous books The Darlington Spitfire (1840370769) and Spitfire Mark V in Action (1840372486) were both published by Airlife. He obtained a private pilot's license in 1979 and is a member of Cleveland Flying School.

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