The Men Who Flew the Hawker Hunter

The Men Who Flew the Hawker Hunter

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The Men Who Flew the Hawker Hunter




Author:Martin W Bowman
Language:English
Format:Hardcover
Dimensions:6" x 9.5"
Pages:304
Photos:70 black and white illustrations
Publisher:Pen and Sword Aviation
ISBN:9781526705723
Item No. 9781526705723



If ever there was a real pilot's aeroplane it was the Hunter, an outstanding multi-purpose aircraft which excelled in the roles of interceptor fighter, ground attack, reconnaissance, research vehicle and two-seater trainer, not to mention its dramatic displays in formation aerobatic performances.The Hawker Hunter is one of the world's greatest aircraft. For decades pilots have enthused about it, extolling the virtues of its smooth, aerodynamic lines, 4 x 30mm cannon, Rolls-Royce Avon engine, and its outstandingly honest handling characteristics combined with a lively performance. Who can ever forget the glory days of the unforgettable aerobatic displays with the Black Knights, Black Arrows and Blue Diamonds? This book vividly recalls operations in Europe with Fighter Command and 2nd TAF, and in Cyprus, the Middle East and the Far East, where Hunters in the ground-attack role operated against rebels in Aden and Malaysia respectively.The Hunter was undoubtedly a classic thoroughbred of its time from the stables of one of the finest fighter manufacturers in the world. Here, we read the details of its fascinating story, told from the perspective of the men who actually flew this outstanding aircraft through history.