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From Jet Provost to Strikemaster: A Definitive History of the ...
Book Title
From Jet Provost to Strikemaster: A Definitive History of the ...
ISBN
191069035X
EAN
9781910690352
Binding
Hardback
Date of Publication
2017-05-31
Release Title
From Jet Provost to Strikemaster: A Definitive History of the ...
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David Watkins
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Publication Year
2017
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Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Name
From Jet Provost to Strikemaster: A Definitive History of the Basic and Counter-Insurgent Aircraft at Home and Overseas
Item Height
246 mm
Author
David Watkins
Publisher
Grub Street Publishing
Subject
Government, History
Item Width
185 mm
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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A definitive history of the RAF's basic and Counter-insurgent aircraft at home and overseas This book covers the complete and long overdue history of the Hunting/BAC Jet Provost and Strikemaster, which for thirty-eight years trained generations of pilots and pioneered the RAF's all-through flying training programme. Originally designed and built in 1951 as a private venture by Percival Aircraft in Luton, the Jet Provost became the primary jet-powered training aircraft for the RAF following a series of experimental courses at RAF Hullavington in 1955. By 1957, there was a contract for the production order of 100 Jet Provost T Mk. 3s. The Jet Provost even had a display flying team between 1958 and 1976 but was eventually withdrawn from RAF service in July 1993. The development of the BAC 167 Strikemaster in the 1960s saw a light-attack aircraft designed for counter-insurgency operations and predominantly used by overseas air forces. Adopted by thirteen air forces, both types have seen an array of action from the Dhofar War to operating as close support and counter-insurgency against well-armed, communist-back guerrillas. Despite some 723 Jet Provost and Strikemaster airframes produced between 1954 and 1983, these aircraft have been overlooked in contrast to other jet types in the same period until now. David Watkins has produced an extensive look at these aircraft after years of painstaking research assisted by veterans and historians. Having accessed the archives of the Warton Collection, he has amassed a range of rare photography to accompany the extraordinary history of these jets. 'From Jet Provost to Strikemaster' is a work of narrative and technical detail which will satisfy the most avid aviation fans. ***Airfix have recently released a Jet Provost model, increasing interest in this long neglected aircraft.*** AUTHOR: David Watkins joined the RAF when he was 19 and saw service in the UK, Germany and the Far East. He has written books on the de Havilland Vampire and Venom, No. 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron, RAuxAF, RAF Chivenor and RAF Aerobatic Teams since 1920. 200 b/w and colour images

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Government, History
Publication Year
2017
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Publication Name
From Jet Provost to Strikemaster: A Definitive History of the Basic and Counter-Insurgent Aircraft at Home and Overseas
Language
English
Type
Textbook
Author
David Watkins
Format
Hardcover

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246 mm
Item Width
185 mm

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United Kingdom
Title_Author
David Watkins

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    Condition of the book was even better than described and the fact that it was signed by Strikemaster pilots is a bonus for me. Despatched promptly and arrived before expected delivery da. Many thanks.
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  • Technical details

    This book covers the whole development from the Jet Provost Mk1 to the BAC Strikemaster. There are personal accounts from those who trained and flew these aircraft. A summary of all serial numbers, containing an abbreviated history of their introduction into service, deployment and disposal. Included is a section of all the aerobatics teams and their own history. Although this book will appeal to most lovers of aircraft, what it does lack, is technical detail, particularly in photographs of close-up views of items like the Viper engine and undercarriage for example.

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    Well presented, with lots of colourful photographs, personal insights to missions, training and development of the aircraft

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