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Harrier

Harrier

The World's First VSTOL Jet Combat Aircraft

by Philip Birtles
Hardback
Publication Date: 30/12/2025

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Harrier tells the story of the unique development of a practical V/STOL combat concept, from its first outrigger constrained hover to a very versatile ground-attack aircraft that could deliver multiple precision weapons in close support of ground troops, as well as air defense of naval assets. When first flown, the aircraft could barely carry enough fuel for more than a few minutes of hovering, but with the later US Marine Corps AV-8B Plus and RAF GR.9s, it could deliver over two tons of ordnance with great accuracy, day and night, in all weather conditions. The story of this aircraft, which introduced a whole new concept to air combat, covers the development of the V/STOL system into a practical asset, as well as its operational service in regional conflicts with both the USMC and RAF in Europe and the Middle East. It was also the Allied key aircraft in the Falklands Campaign with both RAF Harriers and FAA Sea Harriers. Harriers also served with the Indian, Spanish, and Italian navies. Harrier is illustrated with over 400 images, many of which are previously unpublished color and black and white photos, taken from the author's collection.
ISBN:
9781781559123
9781781559123
Category:
Naval forces & warfare
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
30-12-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Fonthill Media
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
247.9x171.96mm
Philip Birtles

Philip Birtles joined the de Havilland Aircraft Company in 1957 and spent most of his career in the British aerospace industry, mainly in the marketing role.

He is the author of some fifty books on aviation and has been a volunteer at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum for about fifty years. One of his interests is photography of aircraft, and there are many examples in this book going back many years, starting in black & white and progressing to colour.

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