RAF Fast Jets in Colour: The Cold War and Beyond [Paperback]

&the text adds a welcome history covering all of these aircraft and the early Cold War period they served. For those wanting a good photo book on RAF jet fighters, this hits all the checkboxes.  Internet ModelerWith 290 colour images, almost all previously unpublished, 'RAF Fast Jets in Colour: The Cold War and Beyond' illustrates the evolution of one of the most technologically advanced air forces in the world. It provides essential facts and descriptions of the designs, capabilities and operations of household names such as the Hunter, the Phantom, the Typhoon and many more, highlighting uncommon details including variants in camouflage, squadron markings and special anniversary colours. From the Gloster Meteor, which entered service with the RAF in July 1944, to the contemporary American-made F-35B Lightning, now a crucial component in NATOs air defence, this is your essential illustrated guide to the RAFs most prominent fighter and reconnaissance aircraft since the start of the Cold War.With 290 colour images, almost all previously unpublished, 'RAF Fast Jets in Colour: The Cold War and Beyond' illustrates the evolution of one of the most technologically advanced air forces in the world.&the text adds a welcome history covering all of these aircraft and the early Cold War period they served. For those wanting a good photo book on RAF jet fighters, this hits all the checkboxes.&an interesting collection of previously unseen photos that will please the RAF enthusiast&Introduction; Early Cold War Jets; Hunter; Lightning; Harrier; Phantom; Buccaneer; Jaguar; Hawk; Tornado; Typhoon; F-35B Lightning.GB