9798901948521 - the harrier story: vertical flight, small carriers, and the jump jet that defied runways di aaberg, aaron (7 risultati)
- Brossura
Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 4 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 21,39
Spedizione gratuitaSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Condizione: New. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 25,99
Spedizione gratuitaSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno UnitoPBShop.store UK
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 24,03
EUR 4,86 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermaniaAHA-BUCH GmbH
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 28,00
EUR 61,78 spedizioneSpedito da Germania a U.S.A.Quantità: 2 disponibili
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
- Print on Demand
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 21,38
Spedizione gratuitaSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Harrier was one of the most unusual combat aircraft ever built: a fixed-wing jet that could take off from short decks, land vertically, support troops from forward bases, and give small carriers a form of air power once reserved for much larger ships. Born from Cold War fears of vulnera…ble runways and shaped by British engineering, the Harrier became far more than an aviation curiosity. It became a working military aircraft, a naval fighter, a Marine Corps attack jet, and a symbol of what could happen when necessity forced engineers to rethink the rules of flight. The Harrier Story: Vertical Flight, Small Carriers, and the Jump Jet That Defied Runways tells the full story of the aircraft family, from the Hawker P.1127 and Kestrel trials to the Pegasus engine, RAF Harriers, Sea Harriers, AV-8B Harrier II, international operators, the Falklands War, Marine Corps expeditionary operations, retirement, and the legacy carried forward by the F-35B. Written in clear, fact-based language for general readers, aviation enthusiasts, students, and military-history readers, this book explains how the Harrier worked, why it mattered, where it succeeded, and what compromises came with its extraordinary capabilities. This is a story of engines, carriers, pilots, maintainers, deck crews, combat, risk, innovation, and hard limits. The Harrier was not the fastest fighter or the heaviest strike aircraft of its age. Its importance came from something different: it changed where fixed-wing air power could begin and end. Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial historical work and is not authorised or endorsed by any organisation or trademark holder. All names and trademarks are used for descriptive purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
- Print on Demand
Da: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 37,55
EUR 32,02 spedizioneSpedito da Australia a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Harrier was one of the most unusual combat aircraft ever built: a fixed-wing jet that could take off from short decks, land vertically, support troops from forward bases, and give small carriers a form of air power once reserved for much larger ships. Born from Cold War fears of vulnera…ble runways and shaped by British engineering, the Harrier became far more than an aviation curiosity. It became a working military aircraft, a naval fighter, a Marine Corps attack jet, and a symbol of what could happen when necessity forced engineers to rethink the rules of flight. The Harrier Story: Vertical Flight, Small Carriers, and the Jump Jet That Defied Runways tells the full story of the aircraft family, from the Hawker P.1127 and Kestrel trials to the Pegasus engine, RAF Harriers, Sea Harriers, AV-8B Harrier II, international operators, the Falklands War, Marine Corps expeditionary operations, retirement, and the legacy carried forward by the F-35B. Written in clear, fact-based language for general readers, aviation enthusiasts, students, and military-history readers, this book explains how the Harrier worked, why it mattered, where it succeeded, and what compromises came with its extraordinary capabilities. This is a story of engines, carriers, pilots, maintainers, deck crews, combat, risk, innovation, and hard limits. The Harrier was not the fastest fighter or the heaviest strike aircraft of its age. Its importance came from something different: it changed where fixed-wing air power could begin and end. Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial historical work and is not authorised or endorsed by any organisation or trademark holder. All names and trademarks are used for descriptive purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. AI (illustratore).
- Brossura
- Print on Demand
Da: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Regno UnitoCitiRetail
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 28,84
EUR 43,19 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Harrier was one of the most unusual combat aircraft ever built: a fixed-wing jet that could take off from short decks, land vertically, support troops from forward bases, and give small carriers a form of air power once reserved for much larger ships. Born from Cold War fears of vulnera…ble runways and shaped by British engineering, the Harrier became far more than an aviation curiosity. It became a working military aircraft, a naval fighter, a Marine Corps attack jet, and a symbol of what could happen when necessity forced engineers to rethink the rules of flight. The Harrier Story: Vertical Flight, Small Carriers, and the Jump Jet That Defied Runways tells the full story of the aircraft family, from the Hawker P.1127 and Kestrel trials to the Pegasus engine, RAF Harriers, Sea Harriers, AV-8B Harrier II, international operators, the Falklands War, Marine Corps expeditionary operations, retirement, and the legacy carried forward by the F-35B. Written in clear, fact-based language for general readers, aviation enthusiasts, students, and military-history readers, this book explains how the Harrier worked, why it mattered, where it succeeded, and what compromises came with its extraordinary capabilities. This is a story of engines, carriers, pilots, maintainers, deck crews, combat, risk, innovation, and hard limits. The Harrier was not the fastest fighter or the heaviest strike aircraft of its age. Its importance came from something different: it changed where fixed-wing air power could begin and end. Disclaimer This book is an independent, unofficial historical work and is not authorised or endorsed by any organisation or trademark holder. All names and trademarks are used for descriptive purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. AI (illustratore).
