The Typhoon & Tempest Story
Thomas, Chris - Shores, Christopher F.
This book offers the whole story of the Hawker 'heavy' fighter, from the development of the Typhoon and Tornado as interceptors in the late 1930s to the final service of the Tempest with the British, Indian and Pakistan air force a decade and a half later. As such, it represents the most comprehensive study of the aircraft ever published in this style.
The thorough text highlights the major attributes of the aircraft whilst not ignoring the substantial developmental and operational problems it encountered. The transformation of the Typhoon, from failures in its intended role and extensive shortcomings in its airframe and engine to become a quality low-altitude interceptor and the supreme close-support aircraft of World War II, is fully covered, as too is the action of the Tempest against the V-1 threat and its evolution as an air superiority fighter in the last days of the war in Europe.
Supplementing the text is unparalleled illustrative coverage of the subject; over 300 photographs - most unpublished, colour side views and maps.
Comprehensive appendices add further to the value of the book. They feature details of every squadron and wing using the aircraft, list all Claims and verifications, and all operational and accidental losses. Production and performance data is also provided.
All this plus the inclusion of reminiscences of Typhoon and Tempest veterans make this the ultimate reading and reference book on the subject. It is destined to become the Standard work on these aircraft.
Hardcover with dust jacket, large format
224 Seiten / pages
over 300 photographs - most unpublished, colour side views and maps
very good condition
London - New York - Sydney - 1988 - Arms & Armour Press
Art.Nr. 23850
