Harrier Boys Volume Two - New
Technology, New Threats, New Tactics. 1990 – 2010, by Bob Marston.
On updating my Newsletter index I discovered that I
had not
reviewed Bob Marston’s second book of Harrier exploits. Suffice it to
say that if you enjoyed the first book then you will certainly enjoy
this new one. Amongst the contributors are several HA Members including
Heinz Frick, Jock Heron, Bernie Scott, and Mark Zanker. The period
covered embraces the RAF Harrier I and the RN Sea Harrier FA2, and
follows the Harrier II from the introduction of the GR5 to the untimely
withdrawal of the GR9; the end of the Harrier story in the UK. Well
illustrated, the book is published by Grub Street at £20 (£14.43
Amazon).
The aviation Historian Issue 35.
Your editor was particularly enthralled by the
complicated political history of the HS146, Norwegian Air Force
Republic RF-84F reconnaissance flying, the effects of shock waves on
propeller blades and aircraft performance, and another French aviation
novelty - an Edwardian flying saucer. There is, of course, much, much
more.