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Buttler, Tony published by Midland (STOCK CODE: 1829979) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

BRITISH SECRET PROJECTS: HYPERSONICS, RAMJETS & MISSILES

by Chris Gibson; Tony Buttler

Published by Midland. 1st. 2007

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A fascinating study of some of the leading-edge technology that the British military research establishment was working on. Large format. Grey boards, silver title to spine. Colour & b/w photos & illustrations.

Old price label to rear panel of dustwrapper else a lovely copy.

ISBN: 9781857802580
Stock no. 1829979

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Contents

Chapter One: The Origins of the Guided Weapon in the UK
Chapter Two: Test Vehicles - The Unsung Heroes
Chapter Three: Air-to-Air Missiles
Chapter Four: Missiles Against the Aircraft Threat
Chapter Five: Air Defence - The Ballistic Missile Threat
Chapter Six: Airborne Anti-Tank Weapons
Chapter Seven: Air-to-Surface Guided Weapons
Chapter Eight: Stand-Off Weapons
Chapter Nine: Ground-Launched Missiles
Chapter Ten: Ramjets in Britain
Chapter Eleven: Fuel and materials for Hypersonic Flight
Chapter Twelve: Standing Start to Mach 5 - The Combination Engine
Chapter Thirteen: High-Speed Powerplants - A New Generation
Chapter Fourteen: Derby's Alternatives to the Combination Engine
Chapter Fifteen: Warton's P.42 Studies
Chapter Sixteen: Advanced Projects from Kingston
Conclusion: 'Bright Promise'
Colour Photo Album
Glossary of Terms
Appendix One: The Ministry of Supply Colour Codes
Appendix Two: Operational Requirements
Appendex Three: Radar Nomenclature

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