Javelin From the Cockpit: Britain's First Delta Wing Fighter

Javelin From the Cockpit: Britain's First Delta Wing Fighter by CAYGILL PETER


ISBN
9781848846562
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
256
Dimensions
156 x 234mm

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 Britain's latest radar and interception devices. This book follows the theme of the ?from the cockpit' series and includes development history, the different marks and their subtleties, radar and weapon capabilities, accidents and incidents and many first-hand aircrew experiences of the type. AUTHOR: Peter Caygill is one of Britain's foremost aviation historians. His careful research includes interviews with pilots and aircrew who relate their experiences of the aircraft. SELLING POINTS: ? Britain's first delta-wing fighter ? Many examples on display at aviation museums ? A unique aircraft favoured by enthusiasts and model makers ILLUSTRATIONS: 60 mono illustrations in plates
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