De Havilland Twin-Boom Fighters
Vampire, Venom and Sea Vixen
Jones, Barry
Crowood Aviation Series
First Edition
De Havilland's first contribution to the brave new world of the jet fighter was the Vampire - a small, attractive aircraft with its de Havilland engine mounted directly behind the pilot. Most distinctively, its tailplane and fins were supported by twin booms attached to the wings. This was to be the first of an illustrious and successful trio of aircraft that shared the initial V in their name and the pretty twin-boom arrangement. Aviation historian Barry Jones has chronicled the development and service of the Vampire, the higher-powered Venom and its Sea Venom derivative, and the Sea Vixen - an altogether more sophisticated aeroplane designed specifically for carrier-borne operations. Covering the types' service with air forces throughout the world, and illustrated with a wealth of archive photographs, this is the perfect celebration of this much-loved family of aircraft.
Hardcover with dust jacket, large format
192 Seiten / pages
many photos
very good condition
Wiltshire, England - 2004 - The Crowood Press
Art.Nr. 23774
