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Hunters Over Arabia

Author : Ray Deacon
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526721511
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Hunters Over Arabia written by Ray Deacon and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Provides an incredible insight into not only the majestic and beautifully lined Hunter, but also to RAF operations in insurgent wars.” —Flight Line Book Review Based on official records held at the National Archives and other published sources, Hunters over Arabia presents an in-depth account of the operations performed by the Hawker Hunter squadrons policing the desert wastelands and high mountain ranges of the Middle East. Copiously illustrated with color and black and white photographs, a high percentage of operations performed by this versatile British ground attack and reconnaissance fighter are described in detail. Using a chronological format, the narrative focuses on the period during which the Hunter served in the Middle East, from 1960 to 1971. Further chapters are dedicated to the three Hunter variants most closely associated with the Middle East, the FGA.9, FR.10 and T.7, together with their respective allocation dates. A short background to Aden, its historical links to Britain, and RAF airfields administered by Middle East Command complete this factual account. “Will be referenced for years to come as the authoritative source of operations across the troubled Middle East at the end of British influence.” —Aircrew Book Review “Fantastic color and black and white images and beautifully written with great use of National Archive documentation. This book will thrill and inform all enthusiasts of the Hawker Hunter.” —Vintage Airfix

Tales from the Frontline

Author : Ray Deacon
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526721473
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Frontline written by Ray Deacon and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated account of Middle East Command’s strike force as told by its pilots and airmen, from the author of Hunters Over Arabia. After two years servicing Vampire trainers at the RAF’s Central Flying School, Ray Deacon left Little Rissington and joined thirty fellow airmen for a voyage out to Aden aboard HMT Nevassa on her last sailing as a troopship. Posted to 8 Squadron at RAF Khormaksar, he spent the next two years living and working in the torrid heat of this desert outpost. It had its compensations, however—the opportunity not only to experience life on a busy front-line operational squadron while working on ground attack and fighter reconnaissance versions of the Hawker Hunter, but to savor the delights of a trip in aeronautical engineer Sydney Camm’s most versatile aircraft topping his list. In addition to defending the skies above Aden and its Protectorates, Middle East Command expended a large proportion of its energy supporting army activities in the mountains of the Aden hinterland: dropping supplies, transporting personnel between posts, and in the case of the Hunter squadrons, attacking dissident targets and patrolling the border with Yemen. It was against this background that Deacon wrote his first book on RAF Middle East Command operations, Hunters over Arabia. Tales from the Frontline: Middle East Hunters is a fully illustrated companion volume that comprises anecdotes, stories, and experiences of life on the Hunter squadrons as told by the pilots and airmen who flew and maintained the Hunter during its twelve-year tenure in Arabia.

Hawker Hunters at War

Author : Tom Cooper
Publisher : Middle East@War
ISBN 13 : 9781911096252
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book Hawker Hunters at War written by Tom Cooper and published by Middle East@War. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed by Sydney Camm as a swept wing, daytime interceptor with excellent maneuverability, the Hunter became the first jet aircraft manufactured by Hawker for the Royal Air Force. It set numerous aviation records and saw widespread service with a large number of RAF units in Europe and abroad. When the Royal Air Force received newer aircraft capable of supersonic speeds to perform the interceptor duties, many Hunters were modified and re-equipped for ground-attack and reconnaissance missions instead. Because they were deemed surplus to British requirements, most of these were subsequently refurbished and exported to foreign customers - so also to Iraq and Jordan. Hawker Hunters at War covers every aspect of Hunter's service in the two countries, from in-depth coverage of negotiations related to their export to Iraq and Jordan, to all-important details of their operational service during 1958-67. It culminates in detailed examination of their role in the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War (also known as the 'Six Days War') and extensive tables listing all aircraft delivered and their fates. Almost entirely based on interviews with retired commanding officers and pilots of the former Royal Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force - as well as plenty of unpublished official documents from British, Iraqi and Jordanian archives - the narrative is providing an unprecedented insight into a number of contemporary affairs. Profusely illustrated with well over 100 photographs and 15 color profiles showing all aspects of camouflage, markings and various equipment, Hawker Hunters at War is the ultimate profile of Hunter's colorful and action-packed service in Iraq and Jordan during a period when this legendary type formed the backbone of local air forces.

South Arabian Hunt

Author : Robert Bertram Serjeant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book South Arabian Hunt written by Robert Bertram Serjeant and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Kamikaze Hunters

Author : Will Iredale
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681771799
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book The Kamikaze Hunters written by Will Iredale and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or Kamikaze.Drawing on meticulous research and unique personal access to the remaining survivors, Will Iredale follows a group of young men from the moment they signed up through their initial training to the terrifying reality of fighting against pilots who, in the cruel last summer of the war, chose death rather than risk their country's dishonorable defeat—and deliberately flew their planes into Allied aircraft carriers.

Hunter Story

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752485148
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Hunter Story written by Martin W. Bowman and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's greatest aircraft, for three decades pilots enthused about the Hunter and its smooth lines, Rolls-Royce Avon engine, outstanding handling characteristics and lively performance. Designed by Sir Sydney Camm, the genius behind the Hurricane, work on the Hunter commenced late in 1948, but the post-war economic situation in Britain delayed its first flight until 20 July 1951. In September 1953 Neville Duke piloted a Hunter to shatter the world speed record. This book traces the history of the Hunter across RAF and worldwide service, from design and development to the glory days and the unforgettable aerobatic displays with the Black Knights, Black Arrows and Blue Diamonds. A real pilot's aeroplane, the Hunter reigned supreme for fifty years, with the last example retired in July 2001.

The Arabian Horse, His Country and People

Author : William Tweedie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Arabian Horse, His Country and People written by William Tweedie and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Egypt's Legacy

Author : Michael Rice
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134492553
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book Egypt's Legacy written by Michael Rice and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of Western civilisation, Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian civilization. Jung claimed that there exist certain psychological drives dormant in our shared unconscious: these are the archetypes. From the omnipotent god to the idea of the nation state, the formulation of most of these archetypes is owed to ancient Egypt. Michael Rice sets out to recover the sense of wonder that the Egyptians themselves felt as they contemplated the world in which they lived, and the way they expressed that wonder in the religion, art and literature. He traces the story of Egyptian civilization from its emergence in the third millennium BC to its transformation following the Macedonian conquest in 30 BC.

Dawn Over Oman

Author : Pauline Searle
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317242106
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Dawn Over Oman written by Pauline Searle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oman is one of the most beautiful and popular countries in the Middle East, yet a few years ago it was one of the world’s backwaters where visitors were discouraged. The turning point came with the takeover of power by Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 1970. This book, first published in 1979, takes the reader around the country, from the rugged Musandam peninsula in the north to the southern province of Dhofar. It builds a bridge between historical and modern Oman, describes the people and their landscapes, and the country’s indigenous arts and crafts.

Arabian Locust Hunter

Author : G. F. Walford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Arabian Locust Hunter written by G. F. Walford and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hunter Boys

Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Grub Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1909808032
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Hunter Boys written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the highly successful author of Lightning Boys and Lightning Boys 2, Richard Pike, comes a welcome addition to the ïBoysÍ series, Hunter Boys. A fascinating insight into the experiences and affections of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter. Fifteen aircrew relate their individual recollections of the highs and lows, the dramas and demands of this incredible aircraft, which came into service in July 1951 and changed the future of fighter development. Including a chapter by Neville Duke, Hawker AircraftÍs chief test pilot, other tales recount the Aden emergency, the 1971 Indo/Pakistan war and a race against the odds in Gibraltar. All instances demonstrate the exceptional performance of this aircraft and illustrate its well-renowned lengthy service life with the RAF and internationally. In addition to the original photographs that accompany the text, renowned aviation artist Chris Stone has provided paintings especially for the book. The scope, style and pace of the writing in this book will appeal to the general reader as well as to the enthusiast.

Asia and the Americas

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asia and the Americas written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Asia

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1060 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asia written by and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Saudi Arabia

Author : Ann Heinrichs
Publisher : Children's Press (Dublin)
ISBN 13 : 9780516222875
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Saudi Arabia written by Ann Heinrichs and published by Children's Press (Dublin). This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the geography, history, government, religion, and culture of Saudi Arabia.

The Men Who Flew the Hawker Hunter

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
ISBN 13 : 1526705745
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Men Who Flew the Hawker Hunter written by Martin W. Bowman and published by Pen and Sword Aviation. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features a wealth of first-hand testimony drawn from pilots who flew the outstanding Hawker Hunter. If ever there was a real pilot's aeroplane it was the Hunter, an outstanding multi-purpose aircraft which excelled in the roles of interceptor fighter, ground attack, reconnaissance, research vehicle and two-seater trainer, not to mention its dramatic displays in formation aerobatic performances. The Hawker Hunter is one of the world's greatest aircraft. For decades pilots have enthused about it, extolling the virtues of its smooth, aerodynamic lines, 4 x 30mm cannon, Rolls-Royce Avon engine, and its outstandingly honest handling characteristics combined with a lively performance. Who can ever forget the glory days of the unforgettable aerobatic displays with the Black Knights, Black Arrows, and Blue Diamonds? This book vividly recalls operations in Europe with Fighter Command and 2nd TAF, and in Cyprus, the Middle East and the Far East, where Hunters in the ground-attack role operated against rebels in Aden and Malaysia respectively. The Hunter was undoubtedly a classic thoroughbred of its time from the stables of one of the finest fighter manufacturers in the world. Here, we read the details of it's fascinating story, told from the perspective of the men who actually flew this outstanding aircraft through history.

The Lion Hunters Novels

Author : Elizabeth Wein
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504055144
Total Pages : 1018 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Lion Hunters Novels written by Elizabeth Wein and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “unique, epic journey into adulthood” takes readers from Arthurian England to sixth-century Africa (The Horn Book). The acclaimed author of Code Name Verity spins a mesmerizing fantasy of sibling rivalry, royal intrigue, and hair-raising adventure in the medieval world. “Wein’s prose is taut and elegant, creating an intense, intimate, and sometimes painful story with finely wrought, believable characters” (Booklist). The Winter Prince: Medraut is the eldest son of High King Artos, and would-be heir to the British throne—if not for an unfortunate circumstance of birth. Consumed by jealousy, Medraut joins with the king’s treacherous sister in a plot to take over the throne. But Medraut soon finds his battle is not just with the kingdom, but also with the demons inside himself. “A mesmerizing, splendidly imagined debut.” —Kirkus Reviews A Coalition of Lions: With her kingdom in upheaval and her vicious aunt out for blood, Goewin, daughter of High King Artos, flees to the British-allied African kingdom of Aksum, now known as Ethiopia. But Aksum is undergoing its own political turmoil, and Goewin soon finds herself trapped between two countries, with the well-being of each at stake. “A gripping tale of danger, nobility, power, and love.” —The Horn Book The Sunbird: Telemakos, a descendant of both British and Aksumite rulers, has always been an outcast, but his honorable character has never failed his royal heritage. When a plague spreads through the kingdom of Aksum, he is called upon to travel to the Afar desert and discover who has betrayed the crown. “Intense, absorbing, and luminously written.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review The Lion Hunter: When tragedy strikes close to home, Telemakos and his infant sister, Athena, are sent to live with Abreha, the ruler of Himyar—a longtime-enemy-turned-ally of the Aksumites. But even in hiding, there is more danger than anyone could have imagined. “[A] lyrical and complex tale of adventure and betrayal set in sixth-century Africa.” —School Library Journal, starred review The Empty Kingdom: Accused of treason and imprisoned on the upper levels of a palace, Telemakos is forced to help plan an invasion of his beloved homeland. Lacking any way to communicate with his family in faraway Aksum, he must use all of his subtle talents to regain his freedom. “Filled with friendships and secrets, trust and treachery, this is a worthy entry in Wein’s sophisticated look at ancient Ethiopia.” —School Library Journal

In the Shadow of the Ancestors: The Prehistoric Foundations of the Early Arabian Civilization in Oman

Author : Serge Cleuziou
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1789697891
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book In the Shadow of the Ancestors: The Prehistoric Foundations of the Early Arabian Civilization in Oman written by Serge Cleuziou and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 2007, offered the first and only summary of decades of archaeological research in the Oman Peninsula. The original eleven chapters are expanded and enhanced in this new edition by a number of new ‘windows’, written by a new generation of scholars, in order to include more recent research and interpretations.