Harrier 809: Britain's Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War

The book "Sea Harrier: The Story of Britain's Most Iconic Jet Fighter" tells the story of how the Sea Harrier jet fighter was developed and used by the British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force during the Falklands War in 1982. The Sea Harrier was a revolutionary jet fighter that combined speed, agility, and stealth capabilities, allowing it to outmaneuver and defeat enemy aircraft.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

A thrilling military adventure, meticulously crafted with expertise, unfolds in this captivating tale of initiative, skill, and courage. Set against the backdrop of Argentina's invasion of the Falkland Islands in April 1982, Britain responds by dispatching a naval Task Force, comprising a mere twenty Sea Harriers, to face off against the formidable Argentine Air Force. The odds are overwhelmingly stacked against them. The Ministry of Defence's own estimates suggest that half of the Harriers will be lost within a week. In this dire situation, 809 Naval Air Squadron is reformed, trained, and sent south to engage in a fight for survival. This remarkable chapter in history has seldom been told, and author Rowland White unveils the full story of this epic battle for the first time. Through meticulous research and the pace of a thrilling thriller, he reveals how the Sea Harrier, initially perceived as a mere airshow novelty, transformed into an iconic symbol of British aviation, standing alongside the legendary Spitfire and Hurricane. Admiral Sir Henry Leach, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, aptly remarks, "Without the Sea Harrier, there could have been no Task Force."

Weight: 808g
Dimension: 322 x 234 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787631588