The original version of this book described the development work from the end of WWII to build the new generation of British jet fighters; in doing so it lifted the lid on many projects and 'dead-ends' which had never been publically discussed. This was the book that launched the hugely successful 'Secret Projects' series and the writing career of renowned historian and author Tony Buttler.This completely revised and redesigned second edition takes the original primary source material and adds to it new material that has come to life in the decades since the original edition was published. Particular emphasis is placed on the tender design competitions and the decisions at the Air Ministry to reject many promising projects; yet allow others to be built and flown. Aircraft types covered include the Hawker P.1103/P.1116/P.1121 series; the extraordinary jet and rocket mixed power-plant interceptors from Saunders-Roe; the equally impressive Fairey 'Delta III' and the origins of today's Hawk and Eurofighter.The book includes appendices that list all the British fighter projects and specifications for this period. There are also a number of specially commissioned color renditions of 'might-have-been' types in contemporary markings; plus photographs and general arrangement 3-view drawings--over 400 illustrations in total.The result is a unique insight into the secret world of British jet fighter projects through the 'golden years' of the British aerospace industry; while also presenting a coherent picture of British fighter development and evolution.
#2963993 in Books Watkins 2010-08-03 1999-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .50 x 5.10 x 7.60l; .45 #File Name: 1907486143112 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Simple overviewBy GJonesIf you want a simple introduction this is an easy book to start with. It skims over the main topics of Buddhism without getting into detail on any subject which left me feeling a bit let down. If you are still interested after reading this book and want to delve deeper in to Buddhist philosophy there are other works by M.D.Eckel which go into much more depth and which I found to be a more challenging and satisfying read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. highly interestingBy INGORI have not yet read the whole book; but so far it is just what I wanted getting to know more about Buddhism. Seems to be very informative and easy to understand.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Buddism 101By IntrepidIf you are ignorant of a world-wide belief system it's easy reading to learn the tenets of a widely held belief. Don't fear that you will be proselytized..
