F-86 Sabre, Mig-15 'Fagot', Hawker Hunter: Legends Of The Air
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Three of the most iconic jet fighters of the Cold War era take centre stage in Stewart Wilson's F-86 Sabre, MiG-15 'Fagot', Hawker Hunter, a meticulous chronicle of the aircraft that defined an era of supersonic rivalry and aerial supremacy. From the swept-wing elegance of the American F-86 Sabre, which duelled the Soviet MiG-15 'Fagot' over the skies of Korea, to the graceful British Hawker Hunter that ruled NATO's airspace throughout the 1950s and beyond, this volume presents the full story of three classic jet fighters that shaped the post-war world of aviation. Wilson brings an authoritative and methodical approach to aviation history, detailing the technical specifications, operational histories, and combat records of each aircraft with precision and passion. His writing illuminates the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War as seen through the lens of aerospace engineering, illustrating how these three machines were not merely instruments of war but symbols of national ambition and technological ingenuity. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, a military historian, or simply a reader captivated by the story of human flight, this volume raises a compelling question: which of these legendary jets truly ruled the skies?
Author: Stewart Wilson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Three of the most iconic jet fighters of the Cold War era take centre stage in Stewart Wilson's F-86 Sabre, MiG-15 'Fagot', Hawker Hunter, a meticulous chronicle of the aircraft that defined an era of supersonic rivalry and aerial supremacy. From the swept-wing elegance of the American F-86 Sabre, which duelled the Soviet MiG-15 'Fagot' over the skies of Korea, to the graceful British Hawker Hunter that ruled NATO's airspace throughout the 1950s and beyond, this volume presents the full story of three classic jet fighters that shaped the post-war world of aviation. Wilson brings an authoritative and methodical approach to aviation history, detailing the technical specifications, operational histories, and combat records of each aircraft with precision and passion. His writing illuminates the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War as seen through the lens of aerospace engineering, illustrating how these three machines were not merely instruments of war but symbols of national ambition and technological ingenuity. Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, a military historian, or simply a reader captivated by the story of human flight, this volume raises a compelling question: which of these legendary jets truly ruled the skies?