Fast Jets on the Front Line: Flying Phantoms, Javelins and Tornados in the Cold War By A Munro magnifying glass British Royal Navy Fairey Barracuda

British Royal Navy Fairey Barracuda Mk II WWII Torpedo Bomber

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known colloquially as 'Black Catting'

In-depth analysis reveals what life was like in the Fleet Air Arm during the war

Fast Jets on the Front Line: Flying Phantoms, Javelins and Tornados in the Cold War By A Munro magnifying glass British Royal Navy Fairey BarracudaIn Fast Jets on the Front Line, Alan Munro reflects on his time in the RAF and the Cold War jets which he flew. It is Alans time on the Phantoms that is the main crux of this book. He discusses how the withdrawal of Lightnings from the air force changed the Phantoms role from attack to defence and the impact this had on Phantom squadrons like 29 Squadron which he flew on. His book is illustrated throughout with photographs from the authors private