Hawker Hunter
$45.28
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
5 April 2023
Summary
Hawker Hunter: A Legend of the Skies
Development of the Hawker Hunter began in 1946 under chief designer Sydney Camm. Advances in aircraft design and technology meant turning initial studies into the Hunter day fighter took time. With the arrival of the Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet, and despite teething troubles, the aircraft entered RAF service in 1954.
Numerous versions were produced, which saw the aircraft move from its early fighter role to ground-attack and reconnaissance.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781802823158 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1802823158 |
| Series: | Historic Military Aircraft Series |
| Author: | Tony Buttler |
| Publisher: | Key Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Key Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 5 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 292g |
| Dimensions: | 243mm x 170mm |
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“It is not only a nice primer on the type, but a book that enthusiasts will want to have on their shelves.”– “ModelingMadness.Com”“Highly recommended.”– “AMPS Indianapolis”
About The Author
Tony Buttler
Tony Buttler was born in England. He joined High Duty Alloys in 1974 as a metallurgist and for nearly 20 years was involved in the testing of aluminum and titanium airframe and engine components for all of the world’s major aircraft. It was during this period that his great interest in aviation began to blossom. After leaving HDA, Buttler earned his master’s degree in Archives and Library Studies at Loughborough University, and became a freelance aviation historian specializing in the design and development of military aircraft.
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