Stone, Steve
Harrier: Jump Jet Interdiction
- ISBN 13:
- 9781539479208
- author:
- Stone, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Harrier Jump Jet Interdiction By Steve Stone The Harrier's unique design made it an ideal aircraft for operations in challenging environments. Born from the need to create a versatile fighter that could take off and land vertically, the Harrier has become a British aviation icon alongside other notable aircraft. Its development involved collaboration between a small team led by Sir Sydney Camm and Sir Stanley Hooker, resulting in the P.1127 prototype. The Harrier's success was evident, as it was also built under licence in America by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), with both countries contributing to its improvement for various versions. The Harrier has seen service in several theatres, including the Falklands, former Yugoslavia, Iraq and Afghanistan, where its value as a formidable fighter bomber has been consistently demonstrated.
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