Meteor, Sabre And Mirage: In Australian Service
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (softcover/paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
From the skies over Korea to the high-altitude patrols of the Cold War era, Meteor, Sabre and Mirage: In Australian Service chronicles the thrilling operational history of three iconic jet fighters that defined Australia's air combat capability across four transformative decades. Stewart Wilson presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the Gloster Meteor, the CAC Sabre, and the Dassault Mirage III — aircraft that carried the Royal Australian Air Force from the post-war jet age through to the late 1980s — detailing their technical specifications, combat roles, and the daring exploits of the pilots who flew them. Rich in archival detail and illustrated with precision, this volume stands as an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and military historians alike, capturing the institutional pride and technological ambition that shaped the RAAF's identity during the Cold War. Wilson's authoritative narrative style ensures that each aircraft is given its due — not merely as a machine, but as a symbol of Australia's evolving sovereign defence capability. For anyone captivated by the golden age of jet aviation, this is a volume that demands a place on the shelf.
Author: Stewart Wilson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, Aerospace Publications
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (softcover/paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
From the skies over Korea to the high-altitude patrols of the Cold War era, Meteor, Sabre and Mirage: In Australian Service chronicles the thrilling operational history of three iconic jet fighters that defined Australia's air combat capability across four transformative decades. Stewart Wilson presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the Gloster Meteor, the CAC Sabre, and the Dassault Mirage III — aircraft that carried the Royal Australian Air Force from the post-war jet age through to the late 1980s — detailing their technical specifications, combat roles, and the daring exploits of the pilots who flew them. Rich in archival detail and illustrated with precision, this volume stands as an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and military historians alike, capturing the institutional pride and technological ambition that shaped the RAAF's identity during the Cold War. Wilson's authoritative narrative style ensures that each aircraft is given its due — not merely as a machine, but as a symbol of Australia's evolving sovereign defence capability. For anyone captivated by the golden age of jet aviation, this is a volume that demands a place on the shelf.