Napier, Michael
Harrier GR 7/9 Units in Combat (Combat Aircraft)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472857613
- author:
- Napier, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Harrier GR 7/9 Units in Combat is a detailed account of the aircraft's history and operations over a 14-year period. Former RAF pilot Michael Napier chronicles the Harrier's missions in West Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Afghanistan, providing insight into its role as a key asset for the RAF. The Harrier GR 7/9 was at the forefront of employing weapons against well-equipped standing armies and irregular forces. It undertook No Fly Zone patrols over northern Iraq, supported UN forces in the Balkans, and participated in Royal Navy carriers to bolster the RAF presence ashore in the Arabian Gulf. The aircraft also played a significant role in the second Gulf War, acting as Close Air Support for Coalition forces. This book offers a rare insider's look at the deployment of the Harrier GR 7/9 up to its withdrawal from RAF service in 2010, supported by first-hand accounts, official photographs, and artwork profiles.
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