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The world-famous Harrier is one of the most advanced and versatile warplanes of the post-war era, and one of the most revolutionary jet aircraft designs ever produced. Its unique ability to take-off and land vertically was vital to the Royal Air Force s capabilities during the long, dark years of the Cold War, enabling the RAF to support ground forces in the field, free from reliance upon large, fixed conventional airfields which were at risk of destruction by Soviet bombers. The Harrier s capabilities also enabled the Royal Navy to develop a fleet of Through Deck Cruiser aircraft carriers, each vessel equipped with specialised naval variants of the Harrier, capable of conducting fighter, attack and reconnaissance missions. Perhaps most significantly, the Harrier was also adopted by the United States Marine Corps and earned a place in history as one of only a few aircraft of foreign origin to be embraced by America s armed forces. Such was the Harrier s success that a completely new second-generation design was created, and this version of the aircraft remains in front line service with the USMC, while further examples of the design continue in active service in Italy, Spain, India and Thailand. Sadly, the fifty-year history of the Harrier witnessed the withdrawal of the RAF s and Fleet Air Arm s aircraft towards the end of 2010 as a result of sweeping defence expenditure cutbacks and it is with some irony that this magnificent example of British design technology no longer flies in British skies. But the Harrier is still in business, and looks set to remain part of the modern military landscape for some years to come. In this book leading aviation writer Tim McLelland not only explores the history of the Harrier s origins and development, as well as its variants, weapons and performance, but also provides informative personal accounts from pilots who have flown the Harrier operationally with the RAF and the USMC. The book culminates with a fascinating look at modern Harrier operations, combined with a colourful and exciting photographic celebration of the Harrier s illustrious military career. With a highly researched and detailed narrative, more than 400 superb photographs charting the Harrier s service, 45 colour artworks, technical drawings and pilot s notes, this book represents the most comprehensive single-volume coverage for the enthusiast and modeller.
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Tim McLelland is an established aviation writer and photographer with an interest in all aspects of aerospace, specialising primarily in post-war military subjects. He has authored a wide range of books on a variety of subjects. He has also produced numerous features for many aerospace both in the UK and overseas. His contributions have appeared in magazines such as Aircraft Illustrated, Air Extra, Armed Forces, Air Forces Monthly, Flypast, Aviation News and many other well-known titles. Tim McLelland also edited Air Forces International magazine, and Scale Models magazine, in addition to the house magazine of the International Plastic Modellers Society (UK ).
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Lots of Harrier books out there but this one is worth buying. A good mix of well-written text and some good photographs. Nice balance of history and hands-on accounts which makes the book informative and easy to read. The layout is poor in some respects but this doesn't spoil the quality of the book. Definitely the best Harrier book on the market.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This wonderful book is the most comprehensive and up to date book on the wonderful VTOL Harrier. Including development, foreign operators, operational details and the final days of the Harrier in UK service.
Supported by great pictures, this weighty tome is practically a coffee table bible on the Harrier, and a great source of information for aviation enthusiasts and modellers alike.
Supported by great pictures, this weighty tome is practically a coffee table bible on the Harrier, and a great source of information for aviation enthusiasts and modellers alike.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent, extremley detailed book on the Harrier and all its variants with some good quality photos, all in colour.I liked the line drawings of the British variants and the pilots notes and the review of its swansong in Afghanistan. It also featured US variants and overseas air arms eg. Spain & Italy. The quality of printing was excellent and it serves as a fitting tribute to one of the finest modern British aircraft produced.
Thoroughly recommended.
Thoroughly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not bad at all
Easily the best effort from this author for some years, good to see him taking onboard some of my past criticisms. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Damien Burke
Excellent book
Very good book indeed, informative text, numerous colour profiles and plenty of photographs of all marks of Harrier plus decent coverage of P1154 also with colour profiles. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alan Davies
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