Hawker Hunter, 9781802823158
Paperback
From post-war design to supersonic dives, the Hunter’s legendary story.

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  • Paperback

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    5 April 2023

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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
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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Critics Review

“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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