Product Description
From Jet Provost to Strikemaster (Revised Edition)
Author: David Watkins
Format: Paperback
This book covers the complete and long overdue history of the Hunting/BAC Jet Provost and Strikemaster, which for 38 years trained generations of pilots and pioneered the RAF’s all-through flying training programme.
Originally designed and built in 1951 as a private venture by Percival Aircraft in Luton, the Jet Provost became the primary jet-powered training aircraft for the RAF following a series of experimental courses at RAF Hullavington in 1955. By 1957, there was a contract for the production order of 100 Jet Provost T Mk. 3s. The Jet Provost even had a display flying team between 1958 and 1976 but was eventually withdrawn from RAF service in 1993.
The development of the BAC 167 Strikemaster in the 1960s saw a light-attack aircraft designed for counter-insurgency operations and predominantly used by overseas air forces. Adopted by 13 air forces, both types have seen an array of action. Despite some 723 Jet Provost and Strikemaster airframes produced between 1954 and 1983, these aircraft have been overlooked in contrast to other jet types in the same period until now.
“The book presents a fascinating and detailed history of the aircraft and includes a range of rare photographs.” — RAF News
“David Watkins has filled a gap in telling the story of a significant post-war aircraft. This book is sure to be popular.” — Britain at War
“It’s a superb piece of work.” — Flypast
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