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GLOSTER JAVELIN: AN OPERATIONAL HISTORY

by Michael Napier

Published by Pen & Sword Aviation. 1st. 2015

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The RAF's only delta-winged fighter - the Gloster Javelin was also Britain's first true all-weather fighter. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 264 pages including index.

Thin vertical strip of glue can be seen through pastedowns as part of binding process. Else a lovely copy!

ISBN: 9781473848818
Stock no. 1829742

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Contents

  • Foreword
  • Introduction & Acknowledgements
  • 1. Entry into Service: 1952 - 1957
  • 2. Early Years: 1958 - 1959
  • 3. Golden Age, One: 1960
  • 4. Golden Age, Two: 1961 - 1962
  • 5. Sunset Years: 1963 - 1967
  • 6. RAF Germany: 1958 - 1966
  • 7. Far East: 1961 - 1968
  • Appendix I - Squadron Markings
  • Appendix II - List of Javelin Aircraft
  • Index

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