The Hunter Story
Series: Story; Story
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
Number of pages: 62
ISBN-13: 9780752485140
Subjects: Hunter (Jet fighter plane); History; Pictorial works; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Military Science
Description: One of the world's greatest aircraft, for three decades pilots enthused about the Hunter and its smooth lines, Rolls-Royce Avon engine, outstanding handling characteristics and lively performance. Designed by Sir Sydney Camm, the genius behind the Hurricane, work on the Hunter commenced late in 1948, but the post-war economic situation in Britain delayed its first flight until 20 July 1951. In September 1953 Neville Duke piloted a Hunter to shatter the world speed record. This book traces the history of the Hunter across RAF and worldwide service, from design and development to the glory.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Background; Into Service; Black and Blue; The FGA. 9; Hunters for Export; Appendix 1 Specifications; Appendix 2 Milestones.