Harrier GR 7/9 Units in Combat by Michael Napier (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Harrier GR 7/9 Units in Combat by Michael Napier, Gareth Hector, Janusz Swiatlon Former RAF Tornado pilot Michael Napier chronicles the action-packed history of the Harrier GR 7/9, and its missions in West Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Afghanistan over a 14-year period of ceaseless operations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Former RAF Tornado pilot Michael Napier chronicles the action-packed history of the Harrier GR 7/9, and its missions in West Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Afghanistan over a 14-year period of ceaseless operations. The Harrier GR 7/9 was at the tip of the spear for the RAF when it came to employing weapons against well-equipped standing armies and irregular forces in the 1990s and during the first decade of the new millennium. Assigned to the Harrier GR 7/9 Force, the aircraft undertook No Fly Zone patrols over northern Iraq, supported UN forces in the Balkans and embarked in Royal Navy carriers to bolster the RAF presence ashore in the Arabian Gulf. Harrier GR 7s also flew from HMS Illustrious over Sierra Leone in 2000 and were involved in the second Gulf War during early 2003 acting as Close Air Support for Coalition forces. Using first-hand accounts from his extensive Service contacts, supported by both official and personal photographs and 30 artwork profiles illustrating the wide range of colours worn and ordnance employed by the jump jet, Michael Napier provides a rare insiders look at the deployment of Harrier GR 7/9 up to its withdrawal from RAF service in 2010. Moreover, Napier also covers the numerous upgrades received by the aircraft over the years, from more powerful engines to the creation of the GR 9/9A variants in 2005. Author Biography Michael Napier is the author of 11 books on aspects of aviation and military history, including RAF Tornado Units of the Gulf War I and RAF Tornado Units in Combat 1992-2019 published by Osprey. Michael spent nearly ten years flying the Tornado GR 1 from RAF Bruggen in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was an airline pilot for 21 years before retiring in 2018 to concentrate on writing. He lives near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The illustrators for this title are Gareth Hector (cover) and Janusz Swiatlon (profile artwork). Table of Contents (Subject to confirmation)1. Northern Iraq2. Bosnia3. Southern Iraq and Sierra Leone4. Kosovo and Bosnia5. Iraq6. AfghanistanIndex Review Using first-hand accounts from his extensive Service contacts, supported by both official and personal photographs and 30 artwork profiles illustrating the wide range of colours worn and ordnance employed by the jump jet, Michael Napier provides a rare insiders look at the deployment of Harrier GR 7/9 up to its withdrawal from RAF service in 2010. * Aeroscale * Promotional Former RAF Tornado pilot Michael Napier chronicles the action-packed history of the Harrier GR 7/9, and its missions in West Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East and Afghanistan over a 14-year period of ceaseless operations. Details ISBN1472857615 Author Janusz Swiatlon Pages 96 Series Combat Aircraft Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Janusz Swiatlon ISBN-10 1472857615 ISBN-13 9781472857613 Format Paperback Series Number 151 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2023-11-23 Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-11-23 UK Release Date 2023-11-23 Illustrations Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations. Audience General AU Release Date 2024-04-02 DEWEY 358.4383 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:151679283;

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