The Supermarine Swift was rushed into service with the RAF during 1954 to become Britain's first second-generation jet fighter. In this role it was not deemed a success and has been burdened with a bad reputation since that time. It was eventually replaced by the famous Hawker Hunter that had been extensively delayed because of teething troubles. This book covers the development and operational history of a vital aircraft that is a part of aviation legend.
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The Supermarine Swift was rushed into service with the RAF during 1954 to become Britain's first second-generation jet fighter. In this role it was not deemed a success and has been burdened with a bad reputation since that time. It was eventually replaced by the famous Hawker Hunter that had been extensively delayed because of teething troubles. This book covers the development and operational history of a vital aircraft that is a part of aviation legend.
Group Captain Nigel Walpole is a former aviator and author.
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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Second edition 8vo 256 pages illustrated with black & white photographs and colour artwork. Fine cloth hard back. The dust jacket is a trifle faded to the spine otherwise fine and unclipped. No inscriptions. "The Supermarine Swift was rushed into service with the RAF during 1954 to become Britain's first second-generation jet fighter. In this role it was not deemed a success and has been burdened with a bad reputation since that time. It was eventually replaced by the famous Hawker Hunter that had been extensively delayed because of teething troubles. This book covers the development and operational history of a vital aircraft that is a part of aviation legend. ". Nº de ref. del artículo: 16367
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Swift Justice. The full story of the Supermarine Swift. Author: Nigel Walpole Publisher: Pen and Sword Year Published: 2004 Edition: 2ND Edition Dimensions: 25cm x 18cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9781844150700 Notes: SKU: VSS / 103 / G / 1067 / 677 / C Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Rubbing Book condition: Very good. Handling marks Binding: Intact Pages: 256 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 000677
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