Javelin Boys: Air Defence from the Cold War to Confrontation

by Steve Bond

Book Overview

The Gloster Javelin was the UK's first line of night and all-weather air defense both at home and in RAF Germany. In the 1950s, when it replaced the Meteor and Venom, this revolutionary bomber interceptor became integral to many great stories told here in terrific detail. With an unorthodox aerodynamic design, the Javelin initially had major production issues, which included a tendency for engines to self-destruct under certain conditions. Despite...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911667351
• ISBN13: 9781911667353
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"